PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Magenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berger comes into the arena with Cheeseburger In Paradise blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Berger
vs
Magenta

182 cm
30
308 lbs
30 - 6 - 1

195 cm
28
280 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
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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 30 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Magenta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger jabs at Magenta's body.
Magenta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magenta thows a body shot but no joy.
Magenta defending well as Berger loads up on a big left hand.

Berger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magenta did well to prevent Berger getting side control.
Berger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magenta wants to get back to full guard.
Berger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magenta moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magenta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berger!
Berger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magenta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magenta landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magenta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berger wants to get back to full guard.
Magenta trying to pass the guard but Berger defending well.
Magenta wants to control but Berger is keeping him busy.
Magenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magenta lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Magenta is working for a submission of some sort.
Berger wants to improve his position but Magenta is controlling well.
Magenta wants to control but Berger is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magenta is working away from the top position though.
Berger is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magenta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berger tries to get to full guard but Magenta has control of the leg.
Magenta tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Berger.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magenta connects with a nice short shot to Berger's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magenta landing with the ground and pound.
Magenta postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta wants to pass the guard but Berger is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger is trying to control the position but Magenta postures up.
Magenta cracks Berger with a solid left hand.
Magenta looking to pass the guard.
Berger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Magenta actively working from the bottom here.
Berger is trying to control the action in half guard but Magenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Berger has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magenta looking for submissions off his back.
Magenta manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magenta keeping full guard, as Berger tries to pass.
Magenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berger lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magenta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berger is desperately trying to improve his position but Magenta has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Magenta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Magenta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berger as he jumps to the side.
Magenta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berger but Berger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magenta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dieter Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Magenta.
Magenta tests Berger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magenta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magenta.
Berger with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Magenta. No joy for Berger on that attempt.
Magenta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magenta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berger.
Berger has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Magenta wants to get back to full guard.
Magenta is not content to let Berger control the position.
Berger controlling the pace.
Magenta is pressing down on Berger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berger stands up over Magenta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magenta's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Magenta, not yet.
Magenta keeping moving, preventing Berger from controlling successfully.
Berger is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magenta is looking to sweep but instead, Berger has passed into half guard.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Berger has control of the leg.

Magenta actively working from the bottom here.
Berger trying to pass the guard but Magenta defending well.

Magenta actively working from the bottom here.
Berger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Berger has control of the leg.
Berger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magenta regains half guard.
Berger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Berger has control of the leg.
Magenta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berger scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger is trying to control the action in half guard but Magenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magenta is looking to improve his position.
Berger is trying to control. Magenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dieter Berger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magenta is trying to stand.

Magenta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magenta is looking for a sweep. Berger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Berger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berger trying to control from half guard but Magenta is working away.
Berger prevents Magenta from standing back up.
Berger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magenta!
Berger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Magenta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magenta is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magenta keeps trying to improve his position.
Berger putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berger breaks from Magenta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Berger dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Berger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magenta was well out of range. Poor timing from Berger.

Magenta drives through and clinches with Berger against the cage.

Berger pulls guard successfully.
Magenta stopping the sweep attempt from Berger.
Magenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Berger has wrist control.
Berger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Berger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Berger working for a triangle but Magenta defends it easily.

Berger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magenta defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magenta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Berger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magenta landing with the ground and pound.
Berger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magenta is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger keeping moving, preventing Magenta from controlling successfully.
Magenta pushing down on Berger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magenta.
Magenta thows a huge punch but Berger dodges it nicely.

Berger actively working from the bottom here.
Magenta wants to stand up but Berger is controlling the position.
Berger trying to control but Magenta postures up.
Magenta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berger is refusing to be controlled, as Magenta sits in half guard.

Berger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magenta working Berger over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger is looking for a sweep. Magenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berger keeps working.
Magenta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berger is trying to get back to full guard.
Magenta blocks the strikes from Berger.
Magenta wants to pass to mount but Berger is defending the position.
Magenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Berger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magenta pulls his head out easily.
Berger is trying to get back to full guard.
Magenta trying to control from half guard but Berger is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger taking some punishment here, with Magenta in his half guard.
Magenta wants to free his trapped foot but Berger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berger trying to control here.
Berger is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Magenta is trying to control. Berger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magenta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berger is trying to maintain the position but Magenta is very close to passing his half guard.
Magenta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Magenta really 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.

Berger just misses with a punch to the body.
Magenta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Berger fails with a takedown attempt.
Magenta misses the jab.
Magenta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Berger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magenta is trying to defend but Berger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Berger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Magenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magenta is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Magenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Magenta regains half guard.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Berger has control of the leg.
Magenta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magenta has hold of Berger's hands but Berger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger working Magenta over with strikes.
Magenta gets back to full guard.

Magenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger lands a couple of digs.
Berger won't allow Magenta to sweep him here.
Berger with a nice head shot there.
Berger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Magenta working for a triangle but Berger defends it easily.
Berger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magenta's guard.
Berger trying to control from half guard but Magenta is working away.
Berger trying to mount his opponent but Magenta defends it.
Magenta looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magenta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berger wants to take a breather but Magenta is having none of it.

Magenta actively working from the bottom here.

Magenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berger trying to mount his opponent but Magenta defends it.
Magenta wants to improve his position but Berger is controlling well.
Magenta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Magenta looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berger lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magenta tries to get to full guard but Berger has control of the leg.
Berger winds up and cracks Magenta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magenta taking some punishment here, with Berger in his half guard.
Magenta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magenta is looking to get back to full guard here but Berger has managed to pass to side control instead.
Berger landing strikes.
Magenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berger lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger controlling the position.
Magenta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Berger had his way with Mr Magenta in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Berger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Magenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Berger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berger pushing down on Magenta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berger is trying to control. Magenta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Magenta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magenta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magenta is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger stops Magenta from getting back to his feet.
Magenta is refusing to be controlled, as Berger sits in half guard.
Berger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berger moves into full mount! Magenta won't be happy about that!
Berger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magenta's face.
Magenta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magenta is refusing to be controlled, as Berger sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magenta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berger wants to control from the top but Magenta keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Berger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magenta is keeping the position for now.
Berger trying to control but Magenta is working from the bottom.

Magenta working for a triangle but Berger defends it easily.

Magenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berger won't allow Magenta to get back to his feet.
Berger connects with a couple of short punches.
Berger with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Magenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berger wants to control from the top but Magenta keeps moving.
Berger scoring with some ground and pound.

Magenta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berger passes into half guard.
Berger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Magenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berger pulls his head out easily.
Berger wants to free his trapped foot but Magenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berger is keen to just control but Magenta is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berger lands strikes from half guard.
Berger is trying to control the action in half guard but Magenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berger prevents Magenta from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger winds up and cracks Magenta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magenta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berger prevents Magenta from improving his position.
Berger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magenta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berger trying to mount his opponent but Magenta defends it.
Magenta manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Magenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magenta tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Berger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Berger!
Dieter Berger retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dieter Berger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.