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. The crowd seem to be enjoying Te Huna's choice of entrance music: Chevelle-Jars. James Te Huna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bergmann
vs
Te Huna

190 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
36
219 lbs
15 - 14 - 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 9 - 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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Te Huna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Te Huna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Te Huna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Te Huna wants it to stay on the feet.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.
Bergmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergmann throws a chopping leg kick but Te Huna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Onkel Bergmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergmann throws out a leg kick but Te Huna moves out of range and Bergmann only half commits.
Bergmann shoots and misses
and Te Huna counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Huna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bergmann.
A leg kick checked by Te Huna.
Bergmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bergmann looks to land a right hand but Te Huna moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Te Huna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Bergmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bergmann tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Bergmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergmann tries to work over Te Huna's front leg with a kick but Te Huna checks it.
A little jabbing left from Te Huna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergmann throws an overhand right that lands on Te Huna's shoulder, as Te Huna tries to avoid the shot.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bergmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Te Huna quickly recovers to half guard.
Bergmann is keen to just control but Te Huna is a slippery customer.
Te Huna pushes Bergmann off looking to stand but Bergmann dives back in and keeps control.
Bergmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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.
Te Huna keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergmann.
Bergmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Te Huna keeps working.
Bergmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergmann wants to slow Te Huna down by chopping away at his legs.
Bergmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws a low kick but Te Huna avoids it.
Te Huna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Te Huna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bergmann darts in looking for a takedown but Te Huna gets double underhooks and turns Bergmann into the cage.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Te Huna is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bergmann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bergmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna moved away.
Bergmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Te Huna moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergmann.
Bergmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bergmann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Te Huna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a left to the body.
Bergmann throws a right hand that misses
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna counters with a left and a right that stings Bergmann.
A cross from Te Huna lands.
Te Huna avoids a kick to the body.
Te Huna misses with a two punch combination.
James Te Huna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Te Huna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Bergmann misses
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergmann does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Te Huna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bergmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James Te Huna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a stiff right hand.
Te Huna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bergmann.
Bergmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Te Huna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bergmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bergmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Te Huna checks a low kick from Bergmann.
An inside leg kick from Bergmann misses.
Te Huna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bergmann misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Te Huna enables Bergmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Te Huna manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Te Huna keeping moving, preventing Bergmann from controlling successfully.
Bergmann throws a strike but Te Huna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bergmann trying to control the position.
Te Huna wants to stand but Bergmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bergmann has his hands on Te Huna's head, controlling the position.
Te Huna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bergmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Te Huna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Te Huna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Te Huna is one step ahead there.
Te Huna has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bergmann is proving hard to escape from.

Bergmann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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.

Te Huna gets to his feet. Bergmann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bergmann misses with a takedown attempt
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Huna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergmann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Te Huna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Te Huna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Te Huna blocks the leg kick.
Bergmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Te Huna checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Te Huna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bergmann avoids the body shot from Te Huna.
Bergmann fails to land the takedown.
Te Huna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergmann.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bergmann misses.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Te Huna checks it well.
Bergmann wants to land a leg kick but Te Huna is out of range.
Te Huna scores with a jab to the head.
Bergmann throws a chopping leg kick but Te Huna manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Te Huna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bergmann with a body shot.
Bergmann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Te Huna.
Te Huna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bergmann with a poor takedown
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergmann throws a solid leg kick but Te Huna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergmann.
Te Huna checks a low kick from Bergmann.
Te Huna scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann fails with the takedown.
Bergmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
Te Huna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bergmann tries to score with a low kick but Te Huna moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Te Huna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Te Huna is out of range.
Te Huna swings for the body but Bergmann moves out of range.
A low kick from Bergmann is predictable there
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergmann misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Te Huna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Onkel Bergmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws a front kick aimed at Te Huna's knee but Te Huna avoids it well.
Bergmann fails with the takedown
enabling Te Huna to counter with a crisp jab.
James Te Huna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Te Huna checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Bergmann misses
and Te Huna counters with a one-two to the body.
Bergmann throws a solid leg kick but Te Huna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergmann.
Despite the aggression on Te Huna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bergmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Te Huna checks a low kick from Bergmann.
Te Huna cracks Bergmann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Te Huna cracks Bergmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann throws a jab when Te Huna was well out of range.
Te Huna blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Te Huna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergmann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Te Huna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Te Huna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bergmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergmann tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a three punch combo that has Bergmann backing up. Bergmann nods at Te Huna to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Te Huna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bergmann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Te Huna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Te Huna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Te Huna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Te Huna!
A very excited looking James Te Huna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.