PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis has chosen Twiztid - We Don't Die as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Wolf
vs
Bergmanis

189 cm
23
260 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
266 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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GTI - 1337 NEW REAPER RANGE

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Bergmanis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Bergmanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Bergmanis counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Bergmanis misses its intended target.
Bergmanis shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bergmanis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bergmanis scores with a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Bergmanis trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.

Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmanis looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Bergmanis blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf throws and elbow that misses. Bergmanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Bergmanis!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bergmanis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Bergmanis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.

Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bergmanis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wolf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is fighting to break Bergmanis's control of his arms but Bergmanis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bergmanis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergmanis working a defensive guard here.
Bergmanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Bergmanis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bergmanis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolf wants to improve his position but Bergmanis is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bergmanis wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
Bergmanis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergmanis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bergmanis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergmanis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergmanis wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolf.
Bergmanis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Bergmanis throwing strikes but missing.

Bergmanis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergmanis has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bergmanis cracks Wolf with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bergmanis is defended easily by Wolf.

Bergmanis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolf was covering up waiting for the punch and Bergmanis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf looking to control.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergmanis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bergmanis's guard.
Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Bergmanis keeps moving.
Wolf wants to stand but Bergmanis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bergmanis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergmanis controls Wolf momentarily but Wolf frees himself.
Bergmanis wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmanis keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf throws and elbow that misses. Bergmanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Bergmanis!
Bergmanis throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Bergmanis tries to pass.
Bergmanis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bergmanis looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergmanis is keeping the position for now.
Bergmanis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bergmanis trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergmanis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergmanis is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf stands and throws Bergmanis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bergmanis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Bergmanis dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nero Wolf will probably get the nod.
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.

Bergmanis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Bergmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergmanis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergmanis misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Bergmanis throws a jab when Wolf was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bergmanis lands a body shot.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Bergmanis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wolf!
Wolf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bergmanis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.
Wolf regains half guard.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Raimonds Bergmanis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bergmanis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf has Bergmanis pulled in close to control his posture.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bergmanis manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolf thows a big elbow that misses.
Wolf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wolf throws and elbow that misses. Bergmanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Bergmanis!
Bergmanis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bergmanis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Bergmanis looking to pass the guard.
Bergmanis throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergmanis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bergmanisis looking to pass into half guard but Wolf pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wolf is in guard.
Bergmanis keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Bergmanis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolf manages to get himself to full guard.
Wolf is trying to keep Bergmanis in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergmanis lands a couple of digs.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wolf has his foot on Bergmanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bergmanis works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergmanis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis really dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wolf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bergmanis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bergmanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf misses with a right hand
letting Bergmanis counter with a right hand.
Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Bergmanis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Bergmanis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bergmanis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolf's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Bergmanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf misses with an uppercut

and Bergmanis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bergmanis.
Wolf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Bergmanis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bergmanis tries for a kimura but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf wants to control but Bergmanis postures up.
Wolf defending against the ground and pound.
Bergmanis misses with the ground and pound.
Wolf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wolf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bergmanis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf trying to advance position but Bergmanis counters by regaining guard.
Wolf throws a strike but Bergmanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bergmanis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Bergmanis wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Bergmanis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Wolf throws and elbow that misses. Bergmanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Bergmanis!
Wolf wants to stand and escape but Bergmanis is having none of it.
Bergmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wolf misses with a left hand
and Bergmanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand

and Bergmanis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wolf tries to kick Bergmanis off but Bergmanis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis works his way into full mount!

Bergmanis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wolf is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis trying to control the position.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergmanis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Bergmanis is keeping the position.
Wolf thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bergmanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergmanis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bergmanis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergmanis pulls Wolf in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Bergmanis trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf trying to control but Bergmanis is working from the bottom.
Bergmanis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolf is positioning himself well to prevent Bergmanis advancing to mount.
Wolf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Bergmanis is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf is staying active underneath Bergmanis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergmanis trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Bergmanis trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Wolf wants to control but Bergmanis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergmanis throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Wolf wants to control but Bergmanis is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nero Wolf just wasn't active enough.
Wolf misses with a body punch
and Bergmanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimonds Bergmanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergmanis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!

Raimonds Bergmanis wins by unanimous decision!
Raimonds Bergmanis is the new heavyweight champion!