PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thors Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Give Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hammer
vs
Bergmann

177 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Thors Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.

Bergmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Bergmann controlling him for the moment.
Bergmann throws an elbow that misses. Hammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bergmann's guard. Nice move by Hammer!

Bergmann wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann has control of Hammer's left arm, preventing Hammer from doing any damage.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Bergmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bergmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Bergmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer trying to control but Bergmann is working from the bottom.
Bergmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammer.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergmann is retaining full guard.
Hammer is in close to Bergmann's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two 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.
Hammer throws an elbow that misses. Bergmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer's guard. Nice move by Bergmann!

Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bergmann content to stall in guard here.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bergmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bergmann won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bergmann 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.
Hammer tries to move into range but Bergmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Bergmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bergmann is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammer 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammer has momentary wrist control but Bergmann slips an elbow through the middle.
Bergmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bergmann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann is taking a breather. Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hammer is pressing down on Bergmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bergmann is aware though and is defending well.
Bergmann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bergmann trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bergmann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Bergmann sits in half guard.
Bergmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bergmann shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Bergmann misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergmann circles away.
Bergmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thors Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bergmann.
Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergmann.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Bergmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bergmann tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hammer tries to sprawl but Bergmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bergmann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bergmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Bergmann controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Bergmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Hammer is in trouble now - Bergmann has advanced to mount!
Bergmann with good strikes from the mount here!
Hammer is looking to improve his position but Bergmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Bergmann looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!
Hammer gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer moves into full guard.
Bergmann is stalling in the full guard.
Bergmann with a nice head shot there.

Bergmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergmann has managed to get both his arms back between Hammer's legs - danger averted.
Bergmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Bergmann from controlling successfully.
Bergmann lands a couple of digs.
Onkel Bergmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann landing with the ground and pound.
Bergmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hammer trying to control but Bergmann is working from the bottom.
Bergmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergmann misses with a takedown

and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hammer wants the takedown. Bergmann is fighting it off but Hammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bergmann's guard against the cage.
Bergmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Bergmann keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Onkel Bergmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Bergmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bergmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergmann somewhat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergmann, right into the meat.
Bergmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Bergmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bergmann is just content to waste time from the top position. Hammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer is trying to keep Bergmann in close.
Bergmann lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bergmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Bergmann preventing the sweep.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hammer working for submissions but it's allowed Bergmann to get to half guard.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Bergmann has control of the leg.
Hammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bergmann looking to pass the guard.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergmann wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergmann shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammer blocks the leg kick.
Bergmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Thors Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onkel Bergmann.
Hammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergmann defends well and Hammer ends up having to push Bergmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bergmann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bergmann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bergmann keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Bergmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.

Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergmann looking to pass the guard.
Bergmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergmann stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bergmann postures up.
Bergmann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bergmann wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Bergmann wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Bergmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Bergmann trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer with a poor takedown

and Bergmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Bergmann is looking for a kimura here.
Thors Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onkel Bergmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bergmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onkel Bergmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergmann winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onkel Bergmann!
Onkel Bergmann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.