PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Deadwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never Give Up. Deadwood has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Onkel Bergmann acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Deadwood
vs
Bergmann

194 cm
33
206 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Deadwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergmann misses with a low kick.
Deadwood fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bergmann just manages to avoid it.
Deadwood is breathing heavily.
Deadwood scores with a hook.

Bergmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergmann stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deadwood defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bergmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bergmann postures up and lands a big shot to Deadwood's brow.
Deadwood working a defensive guard here.
Bergmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bergmann trying to control but Deadwood is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Bergmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bergmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bergmann throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Deadwood checks it
and Deadwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bergmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deadwood's guard.
Bergmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bergmann is looking to work some ground and pound but Deadwood has wrist control.
Deadwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergmann's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergmann throwing strikes from guard but Deadwood blocks nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bergmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Deadwood's guard.
Bergmann trying to control but Deadwood is working from the bottom.
Deadwood being controlled here, momentarily.
Bergmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deadwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergmann advances to half guard.
Bergmann controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onkel Bergmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadwood's cut.
That's time! Deadwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bergmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Deadwood throws a quick counter head kick but Bergmann was just out of range.
Bergmann throws a shot from downtown. Deadwood moves away and avoids it.
Onkel Bergmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bergmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deadwood quickly recovers to half guard.
Bergmann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deadwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bergmann wants to take a breather but Deadwood is having none of it.
Bergmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bergmann throwing shots but Deadwood is blocking nicely.
Bergmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Onkel Bergmann has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Bergmann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bergmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.
Bergmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bergmann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann throws a solid leg kick but Deadwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergmann.
Bergmann attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bergmann misses with a low kick.

Bergmann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bergmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergmann controls the position from side control.
Bergmann working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bergmann controlling the position from side mount.
Deadwood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bergmann working the head and body with strikes.
Bergmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deadwood keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bergmann fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergmann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Deadwood taking a bit of punishment here - Bergmann scoring with strikes.
Bergmann in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deadwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bergmann trying to control the position but Deadwood is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deadwood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Deadwood is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onkel Bergmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadwood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bergmann manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deadwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Deadwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Bergmann postures up in Deadwood's guard and throws a big left but Deadwood blocks it.
Bergmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deadwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bergmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Deadwood is retaining full guard.
Deadwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergmann landing with the ground and pound.
Bergmann slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deadwood has hold of Bergmann's hands but Bergmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bergmann wants to pass the guard but Deadwood is defending well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Deadwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Deadwood misses the target.
Bergmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Deadwood tries to sprawl but Bergmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deadwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Deadwood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bergmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergmann content to control rather than advance.
Bergmann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deadwood's head.
Bergmann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deadwood is not content to let Bergmann control the position.
Bergmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bergmann thows a huge punch but Deadwood dodges it nicely.
Bergmann scores with a big shot! Deadwood's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Deadwood! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onkel Bergmann!
After the fight, Onkel Bergmann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.