PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann comes to the cage accompanied by Never Give Up. Te Huna has chosen Chevelle-Jars as his entrance music. James Te Huna acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bergmann
vs
Te Huna

190 cm
25
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

188 cm
37
219 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Te Huna! But no joy.
Te Huna looks to throw the jab but Bergmann is out of range.
Bergmann misses with a right hand
and Te Huna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Te Huna leaves Bergmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bergmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Te Huna sprawls well. He's pushed Bergmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Te Huna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Te Huna catches Bergmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Bergmann misses
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Te Huna is out of range.
Onkel Bergmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergmann misses with an uppercut. Te Huna saw that one coming.
Bergmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Te Huna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann darts in looking for a takedown but Te Huna gets double underhooks and turns Bergmann into the cage.
Te Huna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergmann.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Te Huna.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Te Huna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergmann shoots in and drives through. Te Huna sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bergmann.
Bergmann shoots in but no luck this time.
Bergmann tries to work over Te Huna's front leg with a kick but Te Huna checks it.
Bergmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bergmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Te Huna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bergmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Te Huna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bergmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Te Huna throws out a counter right but Bergmann avoids it with no problem.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna moved away.
As Bergmann backs off Te Huna throws a huge counter combo but Bergmann manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bergmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bergmann fails with the takedown.
Bergmann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Te Huna.
Te Huna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice sprawl there from Te Huna as Bergmann shoots in.
Bergmann looks for the body kick but Te Huna saw that one coming.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
letting Te Huna counter with a right hand.
Bergmann misses with a low kick as Te Huna jumps back.
A big left from Te Huna misses.
Bergmann attempts a counter takedown but Te Huna avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna stuffs the takedown attempt from Bergmann. Bergmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Bergmann misses
and Te Huna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergmann throws a front kick aimed at Te Huna's knee but Te Huna avoids it well.
Bergmann tried to score with a low kick but Te Huna checks it.
Bergmann misses with a takedown attempt - Te Huna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a two punch combo.
Bergmann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Te Huna.
Bergmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Te Huna dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bergmann motions for Te Huna to come forward. Bergmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bergmann has his takedown stuffed
and Te Huna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bergmann might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Te Huna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergmann.
Te Huna is looking for the big counter here.
James Te Huna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergmann is looking to chop away at Te Huna's legs.
Te Huna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Te Huna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Te Huna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Te Huna misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
Bergmann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Te Huna tries to avoid it but Bergmann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Te Huna to the ground. Te Huna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Te Huna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergmann misses with a takedown
and Te Huna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Te Huna as he jumps to the side.
Bergmann thows a leg kick but Te Huna checks it
and Te Huna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Te Huna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Te Huna throws out a counter right but Bergmann avoids it with no problem.
Te Huna checks a leg kick.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna checks it.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Te Huna checks a low kick from Bergmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann misses with a leg kick
and Te Huna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Te Huna blocks a leg kick.
Te Huna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James Te Huna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te Huna checks a leg kick nicely.
Te Huna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Te Huna scores with a four punch combination!
Te Huna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bergmann misses.
Te Huna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bergmann misses with a low kick.
Bergmann wants to slow Te Huna down by chopping away at his legs.
Bergmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bergmann throws a solid leg kick but Te Huna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergmann.
A clash of legs there as Te Huna blocks the low kick.
Te Huna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann fails with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Te Huna is out of range.
Te Huna slaps away a takedown attempt from Bergmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Te Huna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bergmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Te Huna is out of range.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Bergmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Te Huna.
Bergmann tries to counter with a takedown but Te Huna is quick to defend against it.
Bergmann throws a leg kick but Te Huna checks it.
Bergmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Te Huna is able to avoid easily.
Te Huna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Bergmann is predictable there
and Te Huna counters with a three punch combo that has Bergmann backing up. Bergmann nods at Te Huna to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Bergmann with that takedown attempt.
Te Huna throws out a counter right but Bergmann avoids it with no problem.
Te Huna checks a leg kick nicely.
Bergmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.

Bergmann shoots in and bounces Te Huna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Te Huna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Te Huna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Good work by Te Huna as he checks the leg kick.
Bergmann goes for a double leg but Te Huna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Te Huna continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick from Bergmann misses.
Te Huna throws a counter combo.
Bergmann is looking to chop away at Te Huna's legs.
Bergmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Te Huna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bergmann motions for Te Huna to come forward. Bergmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Te Huna is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Te Huna misses.
Bergmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Te Huna tries to sprawl out of it but Bergmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Te Huna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Te Huna throws a lazy right hand but Bergmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bergmann throws an off balance right hand
and Te Huna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bergmann tries for a takedown but Te Huna circles away easily
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onkel Bergmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Te Huna, as that shot connected.

Bergmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Te Huna tries to escape but Bergmann is in control.
Bergmann tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Te Huna is pushing Bergmann's head away, looking to escape. Bergmann manages to hold on to the position though.
Bergmann 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann working the strikes but Te Huna uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Te Huna is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergmann controlling the action here.
Bergmann wants to take a breather but Te Huna is having none of it.
Te Huna pushes Bergmann off looking to stand but Bergmann dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Te Huna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Te Huna is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Te Huna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Onkel Bergmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Te Huna blocks the leg kick.
Te Huna throws a series of punches but Bergmann moves out of range.
Bergmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a two punch combo.
James Te Huna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a one-two to the body.
Bergmann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bergmann is looking to chop away at Te Huna's legs.
Te Huna is looking for the big counter here.
Bergmann throws a leg kick
and Te Huna counters with a straight right hand.
Bergmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Te Huna counters with a nice uppercut.
Te Huna checks a low kick from Bergmann.
Bergmann swings away with a body shot that misses
and Te Huna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Te Huna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Bergmann misses
and Te Huna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergmann shoots in for a takedown but Te Huna shows good takedown defense.
Bergmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Te Huna defends well and Bergmann ends up having to push Te Huna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Te Huna lunges at Bergmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bergmann's hand.
Te Huna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bergmann's head.
Bergmann misses the body punch
enabling Te Huna to counter with a crisp jab.

Bergmann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bergmann lands in his opponent's guard.
Bergmann throwing strikes from guard but Te Huna blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Te Huna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Te Huna 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Te Huna!
During a confident post fight interview, James Te Huna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.