PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berglomi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gargaj - Rude Awakening. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Berglomi
vs
S

175 cm
30
160 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
26
160 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krilich Berglomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano S!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
S is looking to land body kicks.
Berglomi misses with a body kick.
Berglomi swinging wildly here.
Berglomi misses with a double jab
enabling S to counter with a crisp jab.
Krilich Berglomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berglomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Berglomi misses.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a big head kick but Berglomi shrugs it off.
Berglomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and S counters with a head kick.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berglomi thinking.
Berglomi throws a hook but S avoids it easily.
Berglomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but S moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

S clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Krilich Berglomi has been cut.
Berglomi blocks an elbow strike from S.
With the fighters up against the cage, S throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Berglomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
S lands a nice elbow.
S lands a nice knee to the body.
S lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, S throws an elbow but misses.
S scores with a shot to the side of Berglomi's head.
S pushes off an throws an elbow but Berglomi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
S pushes off an throws an elbow but Berglomi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Berglomi is trying to break the clinch but S has him pressed against the cage.
S lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by S.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by S.
S lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, S throws an elbow but misses.
Berglomi tries to break free but S pushes him back against the cage.
S throws an elbow but it misses.
S lands on the inside with an uppercut.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
S has Berglomi pressed against the cage.
S creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berglomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berglomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S lands with a light punch inside.
S prevents Berglomi from breaking the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from S.
S gets through Berglomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
S throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from S.
S stalling the fight.
S misses with an elbow over the top.
Berglomi avoids a wild elbow strike from S.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, S just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berglomi's brow.
S scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berglomi wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S controlling the action here for a moment.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berglomi's defenses.
S gets through Berglomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
S throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, S throws an elbow but misses.
S lands an elbow inside that Berglomi shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
S is pushing Berglomi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berglomi blocks a body shot from S.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano S dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krilich Berglomi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Berglomi throws a right hand that S ducks under and follows up with a left that S also avoids with ease.
Berglomi swinging wildly here.
Berglomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and S connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berglomi scrambles back to his feet.
Berglomi throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from S in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Berglomi swinging wildly here.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses
and S counters with a nice kick to the body.
That kick from S tenderised Berglomi's leg. Berglomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berglomi misses with a double jab
and S finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
S lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berglomi at a distance.
Berglomi misses with a hook to the body
and S counters with a good, hard body kick but Berglomi shrugs it off.
S throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berglomi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi throws a wild body kick that S sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

S has closed the distance and engaged Berglomi in a clinch.
S's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
S throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from S.
S lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berglomi or not.
S lands a nice elbow.
S has Berglomi pressed against the cage.
Berglomi avoiding damage as S throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S lands an elbow inside that Berglomi shrugs off.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
S missing with knees to the body.
Berglomi tries to break free but S pushes him back against the cage.
S putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berglomi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.
Berglomi blocks the elbow strike.
S misses with an elbow strike.
S trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
S makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S scores with a shoulder strike.
S lands with a short shot to the head.
S is stalling here.
S is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berglomi is defending well for now.
S lands a damaging elbow.
S lands with a left to the head.
S crunches a lovely knee into Berglomi's ribcage.
S tries to throw a body punch but Berglomi avoids it by throwing S back against the cage.
S lands with a short shot to the head.
S misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berglomi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S lands an elbow inside that Berglomi shrugs off.
Berglomi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berglomi is trying to break free.
Berglomi wants to get back to striking at distance but S won't allow it.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berglomi's defenses.
Berglomi avoiding damage as S throws knees to the body.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berglomi's defenses.
S lands a nice uppercut.
Berglomi blocks the elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Berglomi is rocked!

Krilich Berglomi's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berglomi is looking to break free of the clinch but S has double underhooks.
Oh Berglomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
S leaning his opponent against the cage.
Berglomi seems to have got his legs back now.
S lands an elbow that stopped Berglomi in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano S showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krilich Berglomi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A right-left combo lands from S.
Berglomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Berglomi throws a leg kick
and S counters with a head kick.
Berglomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but S moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berglomi misses with a head kick.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berglomi.
Berglomi throws a head kick but S moves out of range.
S scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Berglomi looks for the body kick but S saw that one coming.

S moves into the clinch successfully.
Berglomi takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
S continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, S creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
S lands a damaging elbow.
Berglomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Berglomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
S pushes Berglomi away with a front kick.
S misses with a head kick.
S is looking to clinch but Berglomi is avoiding it.
Berglomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
S has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Berglomi swinging wildly here.
S lands a high kick!
S avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berglomi throws a looping overhand right but S ducks down to avoid it.
Berglomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Berglomi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

S moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
S lands a body shot.
Berglomi takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Berglomi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
S lands an elbow that stopped Berglomi in his tracks for a moment.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.
S misses with an elbow strike.
S misses with an elbow over the top.
S lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for S.
S displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berglomi up against the cage.
S missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Berglomi breaks the clinch.
S has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berglomi tries a low kick but S avoids it.
Berglomi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Berglomi.
S throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
S on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berglomi misses with a two punch combination.
Berglomi misses with a combination
and S counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano S really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krilich Berglomi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

S takes the fight into the clinch.
Romano S seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berglomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from S.
S gets through Berglomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
S lands with a light punch inside.
S stalling.
Berglomi is trying to force a seperation but S has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by S.
Berglomi avoids a wild elbow strike from S.
S lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
S throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
S throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
S throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Berglomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berglomi avoids a wild elbow strike from S.
Berglomi is trying to break the clinch but S is controlling him.
S is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Berglomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Berglomi blocks an elbow strike from S.
S throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by S.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berglomi is trying to break free.

Berglomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Berglomi is predictable there
and S counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berglomi.
Some wild striking there from Berglomi.
S moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
S takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berglomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Berglomi misses
letting S counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
S throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
S lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

S has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berglomi working hard to break the clinch.
S content to slow the pace in the clinch.
S scores a nice knee to the body.
S avoiding damage.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
S is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
S tries to land knees in the clinch but Berglomi avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
S landing some nice looking knees to the body.
S gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
S keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berglomi's efforts to push away.
Berglomi is trying to force a seperation but S has the dominant position.
S has Berglomi pressed against the cage, preventing Berglomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berglomi has had enough of the clinch but S keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
S lands a nice elbow.
Berglomi tries to break the clinch but S is controlling the position.
Berglomi blocks an elbow strike from S.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano S dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Krilich Berglomi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

S takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Berglomi looks to land a body kick but S moved away.
A head kick by Berglomi misses
and S makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Berglomi really felt that one!
Berglomi throws a lazy head kick
and S makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Berglomi really felt that one!
Berglomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Berglomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Berglomi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berglomi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
S scoring well with a low kick there.
S uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berglomi.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A solid body kick from S.
Berglomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Berglomi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Krilich Berglomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a thumping low kick.
S connects with a high kick.
Berglomi swinging wildly here.
Berglomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by S. S obviously looking to wear him down.

S takes the fight into the clinch.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berglomi can't break the clinch.
S trying to land knees to the body.
S lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from S.
Berglomi avoids the elbow strike from S, against the cage.
S lands a nice elbow.
Berglomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but S has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from S.
S comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
S trying to land knees to the body.
Berglomi blocks the elbow strike.
Berglomi wants to get back to striking at distance but S won't allow it.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berglomi's defenses.
S throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi has had enough of the clinch but S keeps him there for the moment.
S creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berglomi's defenses.
S is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from S.

Krilich Berglomi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
S lands an elbow inside.
S lands an elbow inside.
S lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
S missing with knees to the body.
Berglomi takes a shot to the head.
Krilich Berglomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from S.
Berglomi is trying to force a seperation but S has the dominant position.
Berglomi takes an elbow to the temple.
Berglomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
S creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Berglomi with a big uppercut! Berglomi tries to clinch up but S pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Berglomi to the mat! Berglomi covers up and S unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romano S!
Romano S is the new lightweight champion!