PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frances Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Bergen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Colon
vs
Bergen

191 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frances Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Bergen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergen.
Colon thinks about countering with a head kick.

Colon shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergen's guard.
Colon wants to stand but Bergen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Colon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bergen is trying to control the position but Colon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bergen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Colon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergen darts in trying to clinch
and Colon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bergen defends well and Colon ends up having to push Bergen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Colon tries to clinch but Bergen moves away

and Bergen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colon!
Bergen looks winded!
Colon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bergen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bergen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Colon!
Bergen wants to stand but Colon is controlling his arm.
Colon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Colon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Colon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bergen working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergen wants to control but Colon is keeping him busy.
Bergen scoring with punches from side control.
Colon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Colon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Colon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergen pulls his head out easily.
Colon is looking to control Bergen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Colon avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bergen tries to sprawl but Colon drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colon is working away from the top position though.
Bergen is trying to stand up here but Colon is controlling him well.

Colon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Bergen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colon did well to prevent Bergen getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Colon looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bergen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bergen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
James Bergen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergen stands and throws Colon's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bergen tries for a kimura but Colon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergen working away.
Bergen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergen wants to control but Colon is keeping him busy.
Bergen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Colon tries to buck Bergen off but Bergen is having none of it.
Bergen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Colon is looking to reverse the position.
Bergen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Colon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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.
Bergen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colon keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Colon wants to control but Bergen postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bergen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head kick by Bergen misses
and Colon counters with an outside leg kick.

Bergen rushes Colon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bergen stalling against the cage.
Colon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bergen has double underhooks.
Bergen tries to circle away but Colon has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bergen avoids the head kick by Colon.
Nice sprawl there from Bergen as Colon shoots in.

Colon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bergen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Colon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergen 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.
Colon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergen tries to free his leg and advance position but Colon is retaining full guard.

Colon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Colon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bergen closes the distance and clinches.
Colon looking to stall.

Bergen jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergen looking to control.
Colon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colon throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bergen holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bergen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bergen is trying to keep Colon in close.

Colon stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bergen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Colon to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Colon stands up and waves to Bergen to follow him.

Colon drives through and clinches with Bergen against the cage.

Bergen decides to pull guard.
Bergen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colon landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Colon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colon throws a big right hand that misses.

Colon stands up from Bergen's guard - Colon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Colon wants to clinch up but Bergen keeps it at a distance.
Bergen tries to clinch up.
Bergen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colon throws a quick counter head kick but Bergen was just out of range.
Colon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergen's waist but Bergen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Colon off to one side.
Frances Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Bergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frances Colon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colon misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frances Colon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bergen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bergen!