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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. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Thors Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann throws a low kick, looking for Hammer's leg but Hammer calmly moves out of range.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bergmann has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bergmann wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Bergmann keeps moving.
Bergmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Bergmann keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Bergmann pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergmann wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergmann.
Bergmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Bergmann is now in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Bergmann from controlling successfully.
Bergmann looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bergmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bergmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bergmann!
Bergmann is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Bergmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bergmann trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Bergmann is controlling the pace.
Hammer trying to hold on to Bergmann's head to control him but Bergmann postures up.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
Bergmann throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergmann wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bergmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onkel Bergmann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bergmann's half guard.
Hammer thows a huge punch but Bergmann dodges it nicely.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thors Hammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bergmann is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergmann avoid being mounted?
Bergmann is controlling Hammer's trapped leg to prevent Hammer from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bergmann wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bergmann trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer wants to improve his position but Bergmann is controlling well.
Hammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bergmann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bergmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergmann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bergmann postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer's brow.
Bergmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergmann preventing the sweep.
Bergmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hammer shoots in but Bergmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bergmann tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bergmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick.
Bergmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bergmann misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bergmann keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Bergmann is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergmann working a defensive guard here.
Hammer is fighting to break Bergmann's control of his arms but Bergmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Bergmann.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Bergmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bergmann is putting a hurting on Hammer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bergmann is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergmann wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Bergmann working away.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bergmann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bergmann is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bergmann is trying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bergmann stalling.
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Bergmann has control of the leg.
Hammer wants to control but Bergmann is keeping busy.
Bergmann trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Hammer is staying active underneath Bergmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard but Bergmann has mounted him!
Bergmann with good strikes from the mount here!
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bergmann working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bergmann landing strikes from the mount.
Bergmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Bergmann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hammer looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bergmann raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann looking to finish Hammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hammer!
Bergmann controlling the pace for now.
Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Bergmann's attempts to control the action.
Bergmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer tries to hold on but Bergmann postures up.
Bergmann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Bergmann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Bergmann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hammer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bergmann landing punches.
BOOM! Bergmann connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bergmann prevents Hammer from getting the reversal.
Bergmann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergmann with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergmann has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onkel Bergmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergmann 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onkel Bergmann!
Onkel Bergmann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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