PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann comes to the cage accompanied by Never Give Up. Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music. Te Huna has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. On his way into the cage it seems that Onkel Bergmann has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Onkel Bergmann seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bergmann
vs
Te Huna

190 cm
25
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

188 cm
36
219 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann throws a hook but Te Huna blocks it.
Bergmann wants to slow Te Huna down by chopping away at his legs.
Te Huna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Bergmann with that takedown attempt.
Bergmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergmann fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Te Huna swivels and escapes.
Te Huna throws out a counter right but Bergmann avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Te Huna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Bergmann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bergmann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Te Huna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Te Huna is trying to escape the position but Bergmann is controlling the position.
Te Huna defending against the ground and pound.
Bergmann wants to control but Te Huna is keeping him busy.
Te Huna wants to get back to his feet.
Bergmann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two 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 trying to control the position but Te Huna is working away.
Te Huna avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bergmann.
Te Huna is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bergmann in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bergmann trying to control the action but Te Huna is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Te Huna as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Te Huna misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries to work over Te Huna's front leg with a kick but Te Huna checks it.
James Te Huna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Te Huna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bergmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Te Huna tries to sprawl out of it but Bergmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Te Huna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bergmann cracks the inside of Te Huna's front leg.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna moved away.
A low kick from Bergmann misses
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws out a leg kick but Te Huna moves out of range and Bergmann only half commits.
Te Huna unleashes a big counter combination but Bergmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.
Te Huna checks a leg kick.
Te Huna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergmann slips a jab from Te Huna.
Bergmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergmann throws a lazy right hand but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Te Huna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Onkel Bergmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Te Huna checks a leg kick.
Te Huna throws out a counter right but Bergmann avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergmann closes the distance and clinches up with Te Huna, looking for a takedown. Bergmann pushes Te Huna against the cage but Te Huna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bergmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Te Huna tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Te Huna to the ground. Te Huna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bergmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Te Huna counters with a nice body shot.
Bergmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Te Huna.
Bergmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Te Huna is fending him off so far but Bergmann persists. Nope, Te Huna circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann shoots in for a takedown but Te Huna shows good takedown defense.
Bergmann misses with a low kick as Te Huna jumps back.
James Te Huna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Te Huna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Te Huna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergmann throws a front kick aimed at Te Huna's knee but Te Huna avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergmann wants to slow Te Huna down by chopping away at his legs.

Bergmann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Te Huna sprawls well initially but Bergmann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Te Huna is trying to stand.
Te Huna is breathing heavily.
Bergmann is nestled in close to Te Huna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Bergmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Te Huna has managed to free his arm - good work.

Te Huna kicks Bergmann off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Te Huna counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergmann misses with a leg kick
enabling Te Huna to counter with a crisp jab.
Te Huna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergmann.
Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Te Huna tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Te Huna to the ground. Te Huna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bergmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bergmann is looking to chop away at Te Huna's legs.
James Te Huna seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna looks to land a right hand but Bergmann moved out of range.
Good shot there by Bergmann.

Te Huna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bergmann to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bergmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bergmann looking to sit in guard and control but Te Huna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Te Huna wants to stand but Bergmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Onkel Bergmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bergmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergmann trying to control but Te Huna is working from the bottom.
Bergmann working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Te Huna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Te Huna blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Te Huna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Te Huna finds it's target.
Bergmann misses with a hook.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Bergmann scores with a push kick.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bergmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Te Huna pinned against the cage. Te Huna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna moved away.
Te Huna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergmann tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Te Huna might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna checks a leg kick nicely.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
Bergmann shoots in for a takedown but Te Huna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bergmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bergmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bergmann is looking to take a break and control but Te Huna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergmann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bergmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Te Huna keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Te Huna is being controlled here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries a low kick but Te Huna avoids it.
Bergmann tries to score with a low kick but Te Huna moves his leg out of the way.
Te Huna leaves Bergmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergmann.
Bergmann moves out of range as Te Huna strikes.
Te Huna misses with a looping left.
Bergmann attempts a counter takedown but Te Huna avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bergmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Bergmann tried to score with a low kick but Te Huna checks it.
Te Huna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bergmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Te Huna checks a low kick from Bergmann.
Bergmann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergmann throws a wild body kick that Te Huna sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Te Huna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Onkel Bergmann.
I think Bergmann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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.