PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Calm Like A Bomb. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Quaid
vs
Bergman

188 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Quaid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quaid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bergman trying to control from the bottom.

Quaid stands up and beckons Bergman to join him on the feet.
Quaid lands with a hook. Bergman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Quaid as he connects with a hook.
Bergman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Quaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Quaid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bergman tries to clinch but Quaid moves away
and Quaid counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quaid throws a leg kick which misses Bergman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bergman tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid lands with a cross.
Darrell Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid lunges at Bergman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bergman's hand.
Bergman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quaid.
Bergman looks gassed!
Bergman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quaid counters with a good low kick that Bergman was not able to check.
Darrell Quaid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bergman.
Bergman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Quaid.
Quaid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quaid connects with a leg kick. Bergman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Quaid.
Quaid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
Quaid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quaid scores with a hook.
Quaid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quaid connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Quaid coming out on top.
Bergman fails to land the takedown.
Quaid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quaid.
Quaid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quaid feints and then cracks Bergman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bergman down.
Quaid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergman's calf.
Bergman 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.
A cross from Quaid lands.
Quaid lands an overhand right.
Quaid is looking to slow Bergman down with leg kicks.
Quaid throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quaid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quaid throws a head kick that Bergman semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Quaid.
Quaid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quaid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergman.
Quaid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quaid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bergman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quaid lands with a slapping head kick.
Quaid keeps Bergman at a distance using the push kick.
Quaid throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Bergman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Quaid is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bergman.
Bergman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quaid.
Bergman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quaid throws a head kick that Bergman semi-blocks.
Quaid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Quaid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quaid scores with a spinning back kick!
Quaid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bergman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quaid. That one must have hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quaid.
Quaid scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quaid.
Quaid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Quaid scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quaid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quaid lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bergman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quaid.
Bergman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Quaid dominated that 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.

Quaid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergman misses with the combination.
Darrell Quaid is winning the standup battle so far.
Quaid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quaid. Bergman shrugs it off though.
Quaid slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Bergman has his takedown stuffed
and Quaid counters with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid lands a front kick.
Quaid scores with a jab to the body.
Quaid thows a body kick. Bergman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quaid throws a head kick that Bergman semi-blocks.
Ryan Bergman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quaid lands a head kick. Bergman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quaid.
Quaid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bergman's head.
Quaid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
Quaid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Quaid scores with a head kick.
Quaid scores with a decent looking hook.
Quaid scores with a leg kick.
Quaid cracks a nice hook into Bergman's ribs.
Bergman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bergman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quaid delivers a nice body kick.
Quaid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid scores with a three punch combo!
Quaid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quaid lands a high kick!
Quaid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quaid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bergman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quaid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bergman's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Quaid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bergman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Quaid slams his shin into Bergman's torso.
Bergman takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from Quaid tenderised Bergman's leg. Bergman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quaid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quaid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Quaid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quaid clobbers Bergman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quaid connects with an inside leg kick.
Quaid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quaid.
Quaid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bergman takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid connects with a solid leg kick.
Quaid lands with a hook. Bergman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quaid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bergman throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quaid scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Quaid tenderised Bergman's leg. Bergman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bergman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Quaid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quaid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quaid thows a body kick. Bergman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Quaid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Quaid throws a leg kick which misses Bergman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bergman tries to avoid it.
Quaid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Quaid 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!

Quaid tests Bergman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bergman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bergman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quaid scores with a nice head shot.
Quaid cracks the inside of Bergman's front leg.
Nice takedown defense from Quaid. No joy for Bergman on that attempt.
Bergman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quaid.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid lands a high kick!
Quaid scores with a nice body kick.
Quaid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quaid lands a jab to Bergman's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quaid scores with a head kick. Bergman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quaid. That's going to slow Bergman down.
Both fighters circling a little - Quaid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bergman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quaid.
Both fighters circling a little - Quaid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bergman moves forwards but Quaid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quaid tries a head kick but it misses.
Quaid jabs Bergman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quaid lands a jab to Bergman's midsection.
Bergman throws a series of punches but Quaid avoids them all with ease.
Quaid scoring well with a low kick there.
Quaid cracks a nice hook into Bergman's ribs.
Quaid's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quaid duly obliges.
Bergman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darrell Quaid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quaid keeps Bergman at a distance using the push kick.
Quaid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergman.
Quaid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bergman takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quaid lands a head kick. Bergman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Quaid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergman.
Quaid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergman can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid lands a slapping body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Quaid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bergman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quaid - the referee stops the clock and Bergman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quaid. Bergman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bergman's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Quaid - just one landing.
Quaid lands with a nice body kick.
Bergman tries to clinch up
and Quaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quaid lands with a slapping head kick.
Quaid lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Quaid is looking to slow Bergman down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quaid.
A solid body kick from Quaid.
Quaid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quaid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quaid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergman's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Quaid.
Quaid lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quaid.
Nice straight punches there by Quaid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quaid.
Bergman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quaid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quaid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergman's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quaid.
Quaid connects with a solid leg kick.
Darrell Quaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quaid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bergman on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Quaid lands but Bergman takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quaid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan Bergman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergman has his takedown stuffed
and Quaid counters with a head kick. That will keep Bergman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Quaid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quaid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Quaid!