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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umbra Uxxarest has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 cm
33
147 lbs
28 - 18 - 1 |
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169 cm
35
141 lbs
27 - 17 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uxxarest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Uxxarest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergfried counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uxxarest's calf. Uxxarest has Bergfried up against the cage in a clinch.
Bergfried tries to break free but Uxxarest pushes him back against the cage. Uxxarest misses with some punches.
Uxxarest swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uxxarest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bergfried landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uxxarest throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uxxarest tries to work over Bergfried's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Uxxarest misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uxxarest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bergfried lands an elbow just above Uxxarest 's eye. Uxxarest tries a body shot but Bergfried blocks it.
Bergfried is fighting off a takedown attempt but Uxxarest is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bergfried to the mat. Bergfried regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bergfried is on top in guard.
Uxxarest has his foot on Bergfried's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bergfried works his way back into a safe position though. Uxxarest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bergfried has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Uxxarest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Uxxarest tries to roll over but Bergfried keeps him under control. Uxxarest is looking to control Bergfried's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uxxarest avoid being mounted? Bergfried stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Bergfried was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A leg kick checked by Bergfried. Uxxarest misses with a hook. Bergfried ducked under it nicely. Uxxarest backing away here, and Bergfried unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bergfried with a jab. Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Uxxarest looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uxxarest motions for Bergfried to come forward. Uxxarest throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Uxxarest backing away here, and Bergfried unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Bergfried uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uxxarest thows a leg kick but Bergfried checks it and Bergfried counters with a nice body kick. Uxxarest buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uxxarest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried tries a quick counter leg kick but Uxxarest is wise to it. Uxxarest pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bergfried is out of range and Uxxarest settles back down. Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Uxxarest's belly button to the back. Uxxarest misses with a looping right. Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried looks like he wants to counter punch here. Uxxarest throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range. Uxxarest looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bergfried throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uxxarest. Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Uxxarest blocks a leg kick. Bergfried misses the jab. Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away. Bergfried swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bergfried swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Uxxarest jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Bergfried loads up on a big right hand but Uxxarest slips the punch. Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried. Bergfried lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bergfried takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bergfried swings away with a leg kick that misses. Umbra Uxxarest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergfried connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Uxxarest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bergfried moves out of range of the body kick. Bergfried throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A counter left hand to the body from Uxxarest misses its target. Uxxarest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bergfried's hands. Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses. Bergfried throws a looping overhand right but Uxxarest ducks down to avoid it. Uxxarest throws a wild body kick that Bergfried sees coming a mile off. A big right from Uxxarest misses. Bergfried throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Bergfried. Uxxarest moves into range and clinches up with Bergfried. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Uxxarest misses with the combination.
Bergfried throws a hook but Uxxarest blocks it. Bergfried lands the left hand. Bergfried misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uxxarest.
Bergfried lands a slapping body shot.
Bergfried thumps Uxxarest with a low kick. Bergfried motions for Uxxarest to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bergfried cracks Uxxarest with an open hand slap. A swing and a miss from Bergfried. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Uxxarest cracks Bergfried with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bergfried checks a leg kick. Bergfried is trying to counter with his kicks. Bergfried blocks a head kick by Uxxarest.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uxxarest if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A telegraphed right hand from Uxxarest misses the target. Uxxarest is looking to wear down Bergfried with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Uxxarest moves out of range easily. Uxxarest tries to clinch but Bergfried moves out of range. Nice shot lands for Bergfried. Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Uxxarest saw it coming and moves away.
Uxxarest scores with a head kick. Bergfried tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried throws a push kick but Uxxarest slaps the foot to one side. Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Bergfried's head but Bergfried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Uxxarest misses with a looping left. Uxxarest takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bergfried tries to work over Uxxarest's front leg with a kick but Uxxarest checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bergfried blocks a head kick by Uxxarest.
It seemed like Bergfried was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uxxarest throws a body shot but no joy. Uxxarest throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Uxxarest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uxxarest looks for the body kick but Bergfried saw that one coming. Bergfried avoids the body shot from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a quick inside leg kick. Bergfried thumps Uxxarest with a low kick. Jab from Bergfried. Uxxarest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergfried. Bergfried scores with a nice right hand.
Bergfried has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Bergfried throws a sloppy head kick and Uxxarest moves out of range easily. Uxxarest ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried. Uxxarest is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Bergfried throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uxxarest stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Uxxarest.
Bergfried feints a counter leg kick. Bergfried looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Uxxarest throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily. Uxxarest lands with a cross. Bergfried attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Uxxarest takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uxxarest crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bergfried - the referee stops the clock and Uxxarest gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bergfried. Uxxarest manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A decent looking cross lands there for Uxxarest. Bergfried throws a head kick that misses. Bergfried darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Uxxarest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergfried circles away. A jab lands there for Uxxarest. Uxxarest throws a lazy uppercut
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Uxxarest scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with an outside leg kick.
Uxxarest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bergfried lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bergfried on the wrong end of a nice hook. Uxxarest throws a half hearted mid kick. Bergfried thinks about the counter body kick. Bergfried misses with a wild body shot. A good leg kick by Uxxarest. Uxxarest throws a head kick that misses. Bergfried connects with a looping right hand.
Uxxarest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Uxxarest does a little dance to reset his feet. Uxxarest swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uxxarest wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Uxxarest throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uxxarest scores with a hook to the body. Bergfried takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bergfried lands with a right hand. Bergfried throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bergfried slips a straight right by Uxxarest. Bergfried was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bergfried avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bergfried throws out a loose jab but Uxxarest uses good head movement to avoid it. Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup. Uxxarest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bergfried displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab. Bergfried lands a nice looking body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uxxarest clobbers Bergfried with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bergfried lands a body shot.
Uxxarest throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range. Uxxarest feints and then cracks Bergfried's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bergfried down. Bergfried fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uxxarest moves out of range of the leg kick from Bergfried. Uxxarest misses with an uppercut. Bergfried saw that one coming. Uxxarest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bergfried thows a left - swing and a miss! Uxxarest throws a counter high kick but Bergfried was just alert enough to avoid it. Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Uxxarest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried. Uxxarest throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range. Bergfried takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uxxarest throws a hook to the side of Bergfried's head but Bergfried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bergfried is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uxxarest with a body shot. Uxxarest throws a leg kick but Bergfried sees it coming and moves out of range. Bergfried scores with a body shot.
Uxxarest has closed the distance and engaged Bergfried in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Uxxarest.
A short right from Uxxarest on the inside. Uxxarest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umbra Uxxarest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bergfrieds head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bergfried is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Uxxarest is trying to pull guard but Bergfried has him pressed against the cage. Bergfried's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Uxxarest throws an off balance right hand
and Bergfried counters with a right hand to the body. Bergfried lands with a slapping head kick. Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Uxxarest moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBergfried. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him. Uxxarest throws a sloppy head kick and Bergfried moves out of range easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Crunch! Bergfried slams his shin into Uxxarest's torso. A slapping leg kick lands for Uxxarest.
Bergfried defending well as Uxxarest loads up on a big left hand. Uxxarest throws a shot from downtown. Bergfried moves away and avoids it. Bergfried takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bergfried cracks the inside of Uxxarest's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bergfried throws a nice outside leg kick. Uxxarest throws a low kick, looking for Bergfried's leg but Bergfried calmly moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergfried! But no joy. Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Uxxarest's belly button to the back. Bergfried lands with a nice body punch. Nice jab there from Bergfried. Uxxarest has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bergfried. Uxxarest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bergfried momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried. Bergfried lands a nice looking body shot.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Uxxarest's front leg but catches the back leg as Uxxarest tries to avoid it. Uxxarest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergfried paws at him with a jab and circles away. Uxxarest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergfried looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bergfried throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uxxarest drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Uxxarest avoids the body shot from Bergfried.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uxxarest takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Uxxarest misses with a kick to the body and Bergfried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A head kick from Bergfried lands but Uxxarest takes it in his stride. Bergfried jabs Uxxarest to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bergfried fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uxxarest checks it well. Uxxarest bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Uxxarest lands a really nice looking cross but Bergfried seems unphased.
Uxxarest throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bergfried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Uxxarest catches Bergfried with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uxxarest tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bergfried slips a jab from Uxxarest. Bergfried staying out of range there. Uxxarest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight! Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bergfried 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried! A relieved looking Friedrich Bergfried thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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