PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bergman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Oscar Bergman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bergman
vs
Walker

195 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Bergman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bergman there.
Bergman misses the shot to the body.

Walker moves into range and clinches up with Bergman.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it.
Bergman taking a breather.
Bergman takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Oscar Bergman has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Walker has eaten all the pies!

Walker manages to break the clinch.

Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker prevents a body shot from Bergman.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it.
Bergman wants to stall.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walker throws an elbow but misses.
Bergman taking a breather.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bergman is trying to stall.
Maybe Bergman would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Walker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bergman's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bergman throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.

Walker instigates a clinch.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bergman has had enough of the clinch but Walker keeps him there for the moment.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker looks winded!
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bergman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bergman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bergman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like James Walker has been cut.
Bergman lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker avoids the head kick by Bergman.
Bergman is looking to land body kicks.
Walker blocks the body kick.
Bergman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walker's sensitive parts.

Walker forces Bergman back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergman avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bergman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker stalls.
Walker jumps guard but Bergman stands there with Walker around his waist. Walker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman trying to control the position but instead, Walker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bergman into the cage.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
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 Oscar Bergman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bergman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Walker moves into range and clinches up with Bergman.
Bergman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bergman is trying to stall.
Walker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergman.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bergman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bergman connects with a nice looking jab.
Bergman throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Bergman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergman lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bergman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bergman throws a head kick that Walker semi-blocks.
James Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergman throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bergman tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Bergman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergman scores with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergman - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergman. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bergman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bergman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergman lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
A head kick from Bergman lands but Walker takes it in his stride.
Oscar Bergman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bergman throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oscar Bergman is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Bergman scores with a four punch combination!
Bergman's corner calls for a 1-2. Bergman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bergman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walker's head backwards.
Bergman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Bergman moves out of range easily.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Bergman throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Walker has managed to clinch.
Bergman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bergman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker throws an elbow that misses.
James Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is trying to stall.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Bergman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bergman throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Bergman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Walker has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergman blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Bergman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bergman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bergman tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walker avoids the head kick by Bergman.
Bergman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bergman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Bergman catches Walker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Walker clinches up with Bergman and pushes him back against the cage.
Bergman blocks the elbow strike.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bergman is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bergman has his back to the cage.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bergman controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bergman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bergman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bergman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bergman avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bergman is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bergman has his back to the cage.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it.
Bergman wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Bergman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Bergman into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Bergman.
Bergman throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Walker wants to clinch up but Bergman keeps it at a distance.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergman circles away.
Walker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bergman.
James Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bergman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergman - the referee stops the clock and Walker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergman. Walker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bergman lands with a nice body kick.
Oscar Bergman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman lands a right hook to the body.
Bergman throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Bergman lands an overhand right.
Bergman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bergman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Bergman thows a body kick. Walker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Bergman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bergman!
Oscar Bergman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'