PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magi Bergenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fist
vs
Bergenheim

182 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magi Bergenheim!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergenheim throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergenheim.
Bergenheim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bergenheim shoots in but Fist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edgar Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magi Bergenheim.

Bergenheim closes the distance and clinches.
Fist can't get the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergenheim. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergenheim shoots in but Fist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergenheim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fist but Fist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bergenheim's head backwards.
Magi Bergenheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bergenheim slips the punch.
Bergenheim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fist tests Bergenheim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Fist does no damage.

Fist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bergenheim is trying to get back to full guard.
Bergenheim won't allow Fist to pass to mount.
Bergenheim pushes Fist off looking to stand but Fist dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Fist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fist's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bergenheim won't allow Fist to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergenheim tries to roll over but Fist keeps him under control.
Fist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Bergenheim trying to control but Fist postures up.
Fist performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Edgar Fist just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bergenheim moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
Bergenheim goes for a takedown attempt but Fist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Fist dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bergenheim moves in looking to clinch but Fist pushes him off.
Fist throws a leg kick but Bergenheim checks it.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergenheim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bergenheim avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergenheim.
Fist misses the shot to the body.

Fist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fist showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergenheim is looking to escape.
Fist content to control rather than advance.
Bergenheim is looking to control Fist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergenheim avoid being mounted?
Fist trying to pass the guard but Bergenheim defending well.

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.
Bergenheim tries to get to full guard but Fist has control of the leg.
Fist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bergenheim swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergenheim shoots and misses
and Fist counters with a solid body kick.
Bergenheim is breathing heavily.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Bergenheim moved out of range nicely.

Bergenheim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fist wants to pass the guard but Bergenheim is keeping the position.
Fist controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fist passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fist prevents Bergenheim from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Fist dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bergenheim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergenheim fails with the takedown

and Fist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bergenheim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fist could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fist controlling from the top position.
Bergenheim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergenheim wants to sweep here but Fist controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bergenheim wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bergenheim being controlled here, momentarily.
Fist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bergenheim is looking to control Fist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergenheim avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist slows the pace down in half guard.
Fist stops Bergenheim from getting back to his feet.
Fist trying to control the pace.

That's four 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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Edgar Fist just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Fist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bergenheim, pushing him back against the cage.
Bergenheim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fist up against the cage.
Bergenheim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fist smiles and moves away.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergenheim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magi Bergenheim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fist swings for the body but Bergenheim moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Fist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fist, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Fist!