PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiroy Parayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann comes to the cage accompanied by Never Give Up. Onkel Bergmann had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bergmann
vs
Parayan

190 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

181 cm
34
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parayan checks a low kick from Bergmann.
A right-left combo lands from Parayan.

Bergmann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bergmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Parayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Parayan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bergmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bergmann looking to stall.
Bergmann tries to break the clinch but Parayan is controlling the position.
Bergmann tries to throw a body punch but Parayan avoids it by throwing Bergmann back against the cage.
Bergmann leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann prevents Parayan from breaking the clinch.
Bergmann slows down the pace here.
Bergmann misses with some punches.

Parayan manages to break the clinch.
Bergmann throws a low kick but Parayan avoids it.
Bergmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bergmann defends it well.
Bergmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parayan throws a leg kick but Bergmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parayan ducks under a wild hook from Bergmann.
A clash of legs there as Parayan blocks the low kick.
Parayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parayan misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parayan checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Parayan moved away.
Bergmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Bergmann tried to score with a low kick but Parayan checks it.
Parayan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jiroy Parayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parayan misses with a few strikes there.
Bergmann dodges the punch combination from Parayan.
Bergmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Parayan throws a leg kick

and Bergmann counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Bergmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bergmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergmann 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parayan wants to stand and escape but Bergmann is having none of it.
Bergmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Parayan has wrist control.
Bergmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Parayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergmann misses with a low kick.
Bergmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Parayan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bergmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parayan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parayan tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parayan to the ground. Parayan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bergmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parayan sprawls and moves away.
Parayan throws a body kick that misses.
Bergmann throws a chopping leg kick but Parayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parayan. Bergmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parayan.
Parayan cracks a nice hook into Bergmann's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Bergmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parayan's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Bergmann connects with a nice short shot to Parayan's temple.
Parayan is not content to let Bergmann control the position.
Bergmann stops Parayan from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parayan tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parayan to the ground. Parayan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parayan throws a leg kick but Bergmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bergmann shoots in for a double leg but Parayan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bergmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Parayan to the ground. Bergmann is now in Parayan's guard.
Parayan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergmann is controlling him.
Bergmann trying to control but Parayan is working from the bottom.
Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann wants to control from the top but Parayan keeps moving.
Parayan wants to stand up but Bergmann is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Parayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bergmann 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parayan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bergmann's hands.
Bergmann throws a push kick but Parayan slaps the foot to one side.
Bergmann closes the distance and clinches up with Parayan, looking for a takedown. Bergmann pushes Parayan against the cage but Parayan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann slips a straight right by Parayan.
Bergmann slips a jab and a cross from Parayan.
A right-left combo lands from Parayan.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Parayan moved away.
Bergmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann checks the leg kick.
Parayan throws a shot to the body.
Bergmann closes the distance and clinches up with Parayan, looking for a takedown. Bergmann pushes Parayan against the cage but Parayan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergmann is just out of range.
Parayan checks a leg kick.
Jiroy Parayan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parayan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergmann.
A left lands for Parayan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parayan is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Bergmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bergmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that misses.
Parayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergmann takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Parayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parayan is able to avoid easily.
Parayan feints the counter takedown.
Parayan thuds a left hand into Bergmann's body.
Bergmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Parayan.
Bergmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Bergmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parayan checks it well.
Parayan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Bergmann is rocked!
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Parayan checks it.
Parayan with the counter takedown but Bergmann avoids it easily.
Oh Bergmann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bergmann misses with a takedown attempt - Parayan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bergmann get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bergmann stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Parayan runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jiroy Parayan!