PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is 2nd Sucks- A Day to Remember. A fine choice. Berglomi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Krilich Berglomi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gabriel Becker's chin.

Becker
vs
Berglomi

180 cm
31
160 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

175 cm
34
160 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY
Reggieland

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krilich Berglomi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Berglomi.
Becker blocks a head kick by Berglomi.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Becker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berglomi looks to land a combination but Becker avoids it well.
Berglomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Becker can pounce on him.
Berglomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Becker looks to land a combination. Berglomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Berglomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Gabriel Becker has been cut.
A punch combination from Berglomi misses.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Becker tries for a takedown but Berglomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berglomi misses with the combination.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi misses with a double jab

and Becker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Berglomi's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Becker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berglomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Becker stands and throws Berglomi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Becker 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.
Becker lands an elbow.
Becker throws an elbow but Berglomi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Becker working the body and head with strikes.
Becker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berglomi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker working the ground and pound but Berglomi is defending the strikes.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berglomi keeps working.
Becker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Becker stands up.
Berglomi tries to bum rush Becker with a series of wild strikes but Becker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berglomi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Becker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berglomi's waist but Berglomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Becker off to one side.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Berglomi lands a big head kick that sends Becker tumbling to the mat! Berglomi takes a step backwards and waves Becker back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Becker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Berglomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Becker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berglomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krilich Berglomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berglomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berglomi throws a head kick but Becker moves out of range.
A combination from Berglomi does no damage.
Berglomi looks gassed!
Berglomi misses with a double jab.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses.
Becker seems to have got his legs back now.

Becker dives in and scores a takedown into Berglomi's guard.
Becker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berglomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker forces his way into half guard.
Becker stops Berglomi from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker controlling the action here.
Becker wants to free his trapped foot but Berglomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Becker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Becker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabriel Becker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Becker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Becker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berglomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Becker.
Becker has a takedown stuffed.
Becker throws the left hand but Berglomi avoids the punch easily.
Berglomi misses with a double jab.
Berglomi tries to close the distance and clinch but Becker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Becker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Berglomi gets caught flat footed, as Becker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berglomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Becker controls the pace.
Becker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Berglomi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Becker wants to get back to his feet but Berglomi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berglomi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berglomi throws an elbow that misses. Becker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berglomi's guard. Nice move by Becker!

Berglomi kicks Becker off and gets to his feet.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berglomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi throws a right and a left that Becker avoids nicely.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Berglomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krilich Berglomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berglomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Berglomi misses with a two punch combination.
Berglomi misses with a head kick.
Becker lands a jab-cross combination.
Berglomi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berglomi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berglomi throws a lazy head kick

and Becker counters with a shoot takedown. Berglomi fights it but they end up in guard.
Berglomi is breathing heavily.
Becker pushes down on Berglomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Becker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Berglomi misses with a double jab
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses

and Becker counters with a single leg into guard. Berglomi didn't expect that.
Becker controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi wants to stand up but Becker is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berglomi's head.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berglomi is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Becker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Becker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick
and Becker counters with a leg kick.
Berglomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Berglomi tries to bum rush Becker with a series of wild strikes but Becker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Becker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berglomi tries to avoid it but Becker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berglomi to the ground. Berglomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berglomi swinging wildly here.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Berglomi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Berglomi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Berglomi throws a combination that misses

and Becker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Becker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Berglomi, up you get!
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!
Berglomi dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on Berglomi's head and hops out.
Becker with a hook.
Berglomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berglomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berglomi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Becker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Berglomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Becker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is looking to stall here but Berglomi recovers full guard.
Becker prevents Berglomi from getting back to his feet.

Berglomi wriggles free and stands up.
Berglomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Becker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berglomi's knee momentarily.
Berglomi walks into a straight right hand from Becker.
Berglomi throws a series of punches but Becker avoids them all with ease.
Becker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.

Becker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Becker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Becker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berglomi keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Becker wants to free his trapped foot but Berglomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krilich Berglomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gabriel Becker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Berglomi.
Berglomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Becker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Berglomi, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Berglomi against the cage but Berglomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berglomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becker circles away quickly and effectively.
Berglomi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Becker gets to his feet - Berglomi follows without any prompting.
Becker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berglomi's hands.
Berglomi throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Becker, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Becker!