PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bergfried
vs
Malmsteen

169 cm
37
141 lbs
28 - 22 - 2

150 cm
37
130 lbs
31 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.

Malmsteen instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malmsteen fails to land.
Malmsteen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergfried tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Bergfried.
Bergfried is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Bergfried lands a good knee to the midsection. Malmsteen won't want to take too many of those.
Bergfried blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bergfried working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malmsteen takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bergfried.

Bergfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Malmsteen wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
Bergfried lands with a nice body kick.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malmsteen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut
and Malmsteen counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Bergfried misses
and Malmsteen counters with a right hand to the body.
Malmsteen checks a low kick from Bergfried.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bergfried lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergfried has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Bergfried. Beautiful body shot.
Malmsteen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bergfried swings for the body but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Bergfried sets himself, and Malmsteen steps forward looking for the clinch! Bergfried avoids it this time.
Bergfried scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Bergfried. That snapped Malmsteen's head back.
Malmsteen throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Malmsteen misses with a wild body shot.
Malmsteen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Malmsteen avoids it.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Bergfried misses with a right hand
and Malmsteen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bergfried can pounce on him.
Malmsteen avoids the head kick by Bergfried.
Malmsteen throws a right hand that misses
and Bergfried counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bergfried misses with a hook. Malmsteen ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Malmsteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergfried wants to land a leg kick but Malmsteen is out of range.
Bergfried thows a body kick. Malmsteen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malmsteen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Bergfried.
Malmsteen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malmsteen missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bergfried is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Malmsteen off balance momentarily.
Bergfried scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bergfried connects with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried lands with a nice body punch.
Malmsteen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bergfried counters with a head kick. That will keep Malmsteen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bergfried circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malmsteen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergfried misses the body punch
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malmsteen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malmsteen misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Malmsteen scores with a kick to the body.
Bergfried throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bergfried is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malmsteen can do to turn this around?
Bergfried moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried.
Malmsteen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen motions for Bergfried to come forward. Malmsteen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergfried scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Bergfried does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malmsteen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergfried.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried takes a swing at Malmsteen's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Malmsteen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergfried thumps Malmsteen with a low kick.
Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Malmsteen's belly button to the back.
Malmsteen slips a straight right by Bergfried.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Malmsteen loads up on a big right hand but Bergfried slips the punch.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the body kick.
Friedrich Bergfried is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it
and Malmsteen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergfried.
A jab from Bergfried finds it's way through Malmsteen's defenses.
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malmsteen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malmsteen lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergfried scores with a nice head shot.
Malmsteen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.
Bergfried lands a leg kick that knocks Malmsteen off balance momentarily.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Bergfried jabs at Malmsteen's body.
Malmsteen thumps Bergfried with a low kick.
Bergfried is looking to wear down Malmsteen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bergfried throws a lazy body kick
and Malmsteen counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Malmsteen moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Malmsteen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malmsteen lands with a cross.
Bergfried throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malmsteen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Bergfried looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
Malmsteen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A low kick from Bergfried is predictable there
and Malmsteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergfried tests Malmsteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried tries to land a front kick but Malmsteen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergfried lands with a good body shot.
Bergfried with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Malmsteen misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming.
Malmsteen throws a big shot that misses.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Malmsteen sees coming a mile off.
Malmsteen tries to counter with a clinch but Bergfried shakes him off and moves away.
Malmsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen slips a jab from Bergfried.
Malmsteen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malmsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergfried was well out of range. Poor timing from Malmsteen.
Bergfried thinks about countering with a head kick.
Malmsteen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malmsteen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Bergfried dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Malmsteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bergfried cracks Malmsteen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malmsteen blocks a head kick by Bergfried.
Malmsteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Malmsteen is predictable there
and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Malmsteen misses
and Bergfried counters with a good low kick that Malmsteen was not able to check.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Bergfried blocks it.
Malmsteen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.
Bergfried is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bergfried looks to throw a body kick
and Malmsteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws a big shot that misses.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malmsteen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malmsteen blocks the body kick.
Bergfried throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergfried sets himself, and Malmsteen steps forward looking for the clinch! Bergfried avoids it this time.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malmsteen's calf.
Bergfried 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.
Bergfried throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bergfried tries to land a body kick
and Malmsteen counters with a straight right hand.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Malmsteen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the body.
Malmsteen swings widly with a right hand
and Bergfried counters with a low kick, right behind Malmsteen 's knee.
Malmsteen misses with a jab to the body
and Malmsteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
Bergfried walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malmsteen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook. Bergfried ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malmsteen momentarily.
Malmsteen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried lands with a shot to the body.
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Malmsteen misses the target.
Yngwie Malmsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Malmsteen 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen throws out a loose jab but Bergfried uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Malmsteen misses.
Malmsteen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malmsteen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bergfried pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malmsteen is out of range and Bergfried settles back down.
Malmsteen throws a series of punches but Bergfried avoids them all with ease.
Bergfried lands a high kick!
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malmsteen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried throws a body kick that misses.
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried wants to slow Malmsteen down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Bergfried catches Malmsteen right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Malmsteen.
Bergfried ducks under a wild hook from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malmsteen misses with a body kick.
Jab from Bergfried.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bergfried 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
A relieved looking Friedrich Bergfried thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.