PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimonds Bergmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmanis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twiztid - We Don't Die. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Green
vs
Bergmanis

215 cm
30
260 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

192 cm
25
266 lbs
24 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimonds Bergmanis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergmanis moves away.
Bergmanis tries to bum rush Green with a series of wild strikes but Green uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.

Green gets the takedown into side control.

Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Bergmanis is defending well.
Bergmanis is not content to let Green control the position.

Green stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Green throws a series of punches but Bergmanis avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis throws a body kick that misses.
Bergmanis misses the jab.
Bergmanis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Bergmanis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bergmanis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bergmanis misses with a right hand
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergmanis connects with a body shot.
Green needs to keep his hands up - Bergmanis had a free shot at his head there.

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!
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bergmanis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergmanis sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bergmanis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Bergmanis tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Bergmanis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green staying out of range there.
A big right from Green misses.
Bergmanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergmanis swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bergmanis is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Bergmanis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green shoots in and drives through. Bergmanis sprawls well.
Bergmanis missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergmanis throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bergmanis doesn't seem bothered though.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergmanis circles away.

Bergmanis gets the takedown into side control.
Bergmanis scores with a couple of short elbows.

It looks like James Green has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries to buck Bergmanis off but Bergmanis is having none of it.
Green is not content to let Bergmanis control the position.
Green is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bergmanis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bergmanis advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bergmanis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green tries to clinch up but Bergmanis circles away and keeps his distance.
Green misses with an uppercut. Bergmanis saw that one coming.
Bergmanis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Bergmanis tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bergmanis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bergmanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Bergmanis.

Green rushes Bergmanis and presses him up against the cage.
Bergmanis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green prevents a body shot from Bergmanis.
Green digs a right hand into Bergmanis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bergmanis's gas tank.
Bergmanis letting Green take a breather here.
Bergmanis has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Bergmanis avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis keeps control of Green as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bergmanis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmanis trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bergmanis into the cage.
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!
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green working aggressively here.
Green working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bergmanis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Bergmanis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Green misses with the head strike.
Bergmanis stalling the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Green works on Bergmanis's body with a couple of short punches.
Bergmanis lands a body shot.
Bergmanis misses with a body punch.
Bergmanis is trying to maintain a safe position but Green gets an underhook and turns Bergmanis into the cage.
Green tries a body shot but Bergmanis blocks it.
Bergmanis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Green is keeping busy.
Bergmanis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Green has Bergmanis pressed against the cage, preventing Bergmanis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Green has Bergmanis pressed against the cage, preventing Bergmanis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bergmanis takes a shot to the head.
James Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green prevents a body shot from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergmanis misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergmanis tries a body shot but Green blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Green.
Bergmanis stalling in the clinch.
Bergmanis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bergmanis tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Bergmanis back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Green creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Green gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Bergmanis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bergmanis sees it coming and defends easily.
Green tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergmanis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bergmanis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Green scores with a one two! Bergmanis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bergmanis looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bergmanis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Bergmanis checks it.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Bergmanis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green moves away from the strike by Bergmanis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Bergmanis slips the punch.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Bergmanis shows good takedown defense.
Bergmanis slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmanis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green throws a right and a left that Bergmanis avoids nicely.
Bergmanis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Green pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergmanis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green slips a straight right by Bergmanis.
Bergmanis thumps Green with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Bergmanis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Bergmanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergmanis slips under a jab.
Bergmanis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bergmanis throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Green dives in and scores a takedown into Bergmanis's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bergmanis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green wants to stand but Bergmanis is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bergmanis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raimonds Bergmanis.
Bergmanis lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergmanis as he avoids it easily.

Bergmanis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Bergmanis tries to move to mount but Green blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is not content to let Bergmanis control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimonds Bergmanis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bergmanis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Bergmanis slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Bergmanis.
Bergmanis throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green catches Bergmanis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bergmanis lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Bergmanis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Raimonds Bergmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergmanis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergmanis slips a jab from Green.
Bergmanis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergmanis drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bergmanis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Bergmanis misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raimonds Bergmanis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergmanis throws a big shot that misses.

Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergmanis wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Bergmanis trying to control from the bottom.
Green wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Bergmanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Green is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Green is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bergmanis manages to get to full guard.

Bergmanis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bergmanis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Green wants to stand but Bergmanis is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Raimonds Bergmanis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bergmanis throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Bergmanis.
Green scores with a hook.
Bergmanis stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bergmanis walks into a left hand.
Bergmanis misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green throws a front kick aimed at Bergmanis's knee but Bergmanis avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmanis stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergmanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergmanis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green swings for the body but Bergmanis moves out of range.
Bergmanis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green slips under a jab from Bergmanis.
Green slips a jab from Bergmanis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Green looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bergmanis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well.
Bergmanis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergmanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergmanis but Bergmanis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergmanis has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmanis throws a big shot that misses.
Bergmanis misses the shot to the body.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Bergmanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green defending well as Bergmanis loads up on a big left hand.
Bergmanis misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergmanis.
Green slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws the left hand but Bergmanis avoids the punch easily.
Bergmanis throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergmanis.
Bergmanis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergmanis as he avoids it easily.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergmanis but Bergmanis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bergmanis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raimonds Bergmanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bergmanis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Raimonds Bergmanis!

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