PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maigonis Lupata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onkel Bergmann acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lupata
vs
Bergmann

190 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maigonis Lupata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lupata tries to sprawl but Bergmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lupata is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lupata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lupata tries to get out of the position.
Bergmann thows a huge punch but Lupata dodges it nicely.
Lupata trying to control here.

Bergmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Bergmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergmann trying to control from half guard but Lupata is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bergmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lupata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lupata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bergmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bergmann working the head and body with strikes.
Bergmann controlling the action here.
Bergmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lupata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bergmann on the ground.

Bergmann maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lupata could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bergmann has cracked it and Lupata is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bergmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onkel Bergmann!
After the fight, Onkel Bergmann was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.