PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dredd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am The Law!. Bergmann has chosen Never Give Up as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dredd
vs
Bergmann

188 cm
30
214 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd misses with a low kick as Bergmann jumps back.
Bergmann throws a solid leg kick but Dredd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergmann.
Bergmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Bergmann wants to slow Dredd down by chopping away at his legs.
Bergmann wants to land a leg kick but Dredd is out of range.
Bergmann dives in and grabs Dredd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dredd pushes down on Bergmann's head and hops out.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Dredd moved away.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it

so Dredd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bergmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dredd's guard.

Bergmann wants to control from the top but Dredd keeps moving.
Dredd controlling Bergmann's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Bergmann from controlling successfully.
Bergmann postures up in Dredd's guard and throws a big left but Dredd blocks it.

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.
Dredd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dredd working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergmann throwing strikes but missing.
Bergmann with a flurry of punches that miss.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dredd throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergmann.
Dredd moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergmann.
Dredd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Dredd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bergmann is defended easily by Dredd.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onkel Bergmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dredd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergmann sprawls and moves away.
Bergmann misses with a straight left.
Bergmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bergmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dredd is out of range.
Dredd throws a hook but Bergmann blocks it.
Bergmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Dredd misses the jab.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick

and Dredd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dredd trying to control but Bergmann is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergmann is retaining full guard.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dredd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bergmann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dredd, into his guard.

Bergmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergmann postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Dredd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bergmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick

and Dredd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bergmann's guard.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Bergmann is keeping the position.
Bergmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dredd trying to control but Bergmann is working from the bottom.
Dredd wants to pass the guard but Bergmann is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann controls Dredd momentarily but Dredd frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergmann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergmann can do to turn this around?
Bergmann can't keep his opponent in guard - Dredd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dredd tries to pass to full mount but Bergmann defends it.
Bergmann is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dredd is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bergmann as he works his way to full guard.
Dredd won't allow Bergmann to sweep him here.

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 is still trying to improve position.
Dredd advances position into side control!
Bergmann regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dredd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dredd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dredd looking to control but Bergmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Dredd goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bergmann is on top in guard.
Bergmann wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd keeping moving, preventing Bergmann from controlling successfully.
Bergmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dredd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dredd trying to keep a closed guard but Bergmann is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Dredd dominated that second round.
That's time! Dredd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bergmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dredd finds it's way round the side to connect with Bergmann's head.
Dredd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bergmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dredd checks a leg kick.
Bergmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Bergmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bergmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Bergmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bergmann in side control, throwing shots but Dredd defends.
You can see the frustration on Dredd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dredd is looking to regain half guard here but Bergmann keeps moving and retains side control.
Dredd wants to control but Bergmann postures up.
Dredd regains half guard.
Dredd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dredd.
Dredd seems keen to control Bergmann's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dredd controls Bergmann momentarily but Bergmann frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bergmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dredd throws a head kick but Bergmann moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dredd.
Dredd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bergmann.
A low kick from Bergmann is predictable there

and Dredd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dredd.
Onkel Bergmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd wants to control from the top but Bergmann keeps moving.
Dredd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bergmann is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergmann is retaining full guard.

Dredd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bergmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dredd has Bergmann in his guard.

Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bergmann working some strikes from top position.
Bergmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dredd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dredd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Onkel Bergmann.
Well Dredd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Dredd!
Our winner, Jackson Dredd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.