UPF-NY 3: CHAMPIONS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matti Ciechu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Marchand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Marchand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ciechu
vs
Marchand

167 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matti Ciechu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciechu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marchand but Marchand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marchand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ciechu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marchand shoots in for a takedown but Ciechu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ciechu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marchand struggling a bit here.
Ciechu wants to control for a moment but Marchand uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ciechu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marchand is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciechu controlling from mount.
Marchand tries to reverse the position but Ciechu maintains control.
Ciechu looking to control and managing it successfully.

Ciechu working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Marchand turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ciechu off and cradles Marchand's limp body as Ciechu celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matti Ciechu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colon comes to the cage accompanied by let the bodies hit the floor. Kim Smith struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Roberto Colon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kim Smith's chin.

Colon
vs
Smith

170 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
186 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch but Colon moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch
and Colon counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colon counters with a straight right hand.

Smith clinches up with Colon and pushes him back against the cage.

Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Colon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Colon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colon gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Colon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Colon persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Colon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Colon closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colon.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Colon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Colon jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Colon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith pushing down on Colon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Colon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Colon is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Smith.

Smith stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch but Colon moves away

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

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Colon defends easily.
Smith looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Colon stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Kim Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colon looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Colon strikes.
Kim Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith wants to clinch but Colon slips to the side

and Colon counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Colon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Colon is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Colon wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Colon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Colon get back to his feet.

Smith clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Colon won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colon is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Colon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Colon dominated that round.
That's time! Colon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith wants to clinch up but Colon keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Colon moves out of range.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Colon circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Kim Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith moves to clinch but Colon breaks away

and Colon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colon.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Colon is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Colon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith misses with a double jab

and Colon counters by moving into the clinch.
Colon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Colon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Colon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Colon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Colon closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Colon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Colon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colon jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon jumps guard but Smith stands there with Colon around his waist. Colon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to pull guard but Colon won't allow it.
Colon being controlled against the cage.
Colon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colon.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Colon has him pressed against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Colon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Colon manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Colon is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colon to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Colon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Smith has one foot on Colon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Smith tries to clinch
letting Colon counter with a right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Colon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Smith tries to clinch up but Colon circles away and keeps his distance.
Colon misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

Colon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colon working aggressively here.
Smith pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Colon.
Colon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colon swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Smith has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free but Colon pushes him back against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Colon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Colon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Colon uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Colon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colon has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Colon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smith tries to clinch there but Colon circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colon misses with a hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Colon misses.

Colon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Colon is now in Smith's guard.
Kim Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Colon!
A less than humble Roberto Colon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Swearingin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braddock has chosen Bulldog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Swearingin
vs
Braddock

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MFW Clothing Company

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Swearingin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salvatore Braddock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock scores with a one two! Swearingin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Swearingin misses with a head kick.
Braddock keeps the fight on the outside.
Braddock swats away the attempt to clinch by Swearingin.
Daniel Swearingin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swearingin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Braddock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Braddock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Braddock counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Braddock.

Swearingin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swearingin is trying to pull guard but Braddock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Braddock takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Braddock.
Swearingin prevents a body shot from Braddock.

Swearingin decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Braddock has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Swearingin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Braddock is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Swearingin pulls down on the head and he's put Braddock to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Swearingin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cory Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Der Mob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Sail by AWOLNATION. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lynch
vs
Der Mob

167 cm
22
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cory Lynch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Der Mob!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Der Mob leaves Lynch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lynch with a poor takedown

and Der Mob counters with a single leg into guard. Lynch didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Der Mob keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynch's head.
Der Mob not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Der Mob lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Der Mob tries to pass.

Lynch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lynch looking for subs off his back but Der Mob has passed one foot through into half guard.
Der Mob trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Mob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Der Mob is working for a submission of some sort.
Der Mob is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Der Mob 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Der Mob is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
Der Mob seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Der Mob seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch won't allow Der Mob to pass to mount.
Der Mob wants to take a breather but Lynch is having none of it.

Der Mob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Der Mob.

Der Mob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Der Mob is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Lynch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Der Mob pulls his head out easily.

Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Der Mob wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Der Mob lands with a punch from half guard.
Der Mob slows the pace down in half guard.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Der Mob is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Der Mob is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Der Mob connects with a nice short shot to Lynch's temple.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Der Mob dominated that round.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lynch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lynch prevents Der Mob from escaping the position.
Der Mob is trying to control Lynch's posture but Lynch avoids it.

Lynch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Der Mob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Der Mob is trying to get back to his feet.
Der Mob manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynch's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Der Mob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Der Mob is looking for a triangle but Lynch pushes his legs off easily.
Der Mob throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Der Mob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Der Mob looking to control.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Der Mob.
Der Mob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch prevents Der Mob from taking his back.

Der Mob looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bob Der Mob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Der Mob lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lynch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Der Mob controlling from mount.
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob blocks Lynch's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Der Mob content just to control the position here.
Lynch taking shots to the head.
Der Mob with good strikes from the mount here!
Lynch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to hold on but Der Mob pushes him away.
Der Mob controlling the pace for now.

Der Mob is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lynch has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Der Mob has control of Lynch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lynch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Der Mob prevents Lynch from getting the reversal.
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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Der Mob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Der Mob gets a double leg takedown into Lynch's guard.
Der Mob looking to pass the guard.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Der Mob controls the pace.

Lynch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Der Mob defends it easily.
Der Mob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Lynch working for submissions but it's allowed Der Mob to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Der Mob in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Der Mob has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Bob Der Mob has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt - Der Mob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Der Mob shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Der Mob was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Der Mob working the body and head with strikes.
Der Mob controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Der Mob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Der Mob controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Der Mob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lynch tries to buck Der Mob off but Der Mob is having none of it.
Der Mob is working Lynch over with some ground and pound from side control.

Lynch throws Der Mob to one side and escapes!
Lynch has a takedown stuffed.

Der Mob moves into range and clinches up with Lynch.
Lynch jumps guard but Der Mob turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Der Mob is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lynch can't fight it off and eventually Der Mob manages to take the fight to the floor. Lynch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Der Mob controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Mob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lynch has a closed guard, preventing Der Mob from standing up.
Der Mob showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Der Mob landing with the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Der Mob really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lynch misses with a takedown

and Der Mob counters with a shoot takedown. Lynch fights it but they end up in guard.
Der Mob tries to stand but Lynch is controlling from the bottom.

Lynch working for submissions but it's allowed Der Mob to get to half guard.
Der Mob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Der Mob is going to stand back up.
Der Mob passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynch!

Lynch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Der Mob.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Mob looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Der Mob has a good base and remains in mount.
Der Mob controlling the position easily from mount.
Der Mob lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Der Mob dominating with strikes here.
Der Mob sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Der Mob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Der Mob with the ground and pound from mount.

Lynch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Mob dominating with strikes here.
Oh Lynch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Der Mob controlling the position easily from mount.

Der Mob looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynch defends it well.
Der Mob lands a big shot to the head and Lynch winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bob Der Mob!
Bob Der Mob is the new bantamweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Washington
vs
Fire

182 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 16 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denzel Washington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Fire!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fire misses with the combination.
Fire misses with the combination.
Fire shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denzel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fire.
Fire shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington tries to clinch but Fire moves out of range.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fire shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Washington tries to clinch there but Fire circles away.
Fire closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Fire pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington is looking to clinch.

Fire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fire looks winded!
Washington tries to buck Fire off but Fire is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Fire decides to stand back up. Fire steps back and let's Washington get back to his feet.
Fire looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fire is defended easily by Washington.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Fire's head.

Washington gets tackled into the cage by Fire. Fire maintains the clinch.
Washington avoiding damage as Fire throws knees to the body.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Fire is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fire looking for a takedown.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fire is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fire is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fire stands up over Washington, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Fire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fire on the ground.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tommy Fire has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fire paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Washington moves into range and clinches up with Fire.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fire prevents a body shot from Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Fire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fire somewhat.

Fire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington wants to improve his position but Fire is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Fire dominated that round.
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.

Fire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Fire pushes him off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Washington - that will leave a mark!

Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire is stalling in the full guard.
Tommy Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Washington, 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!
Washington is looking to clinch.

Fire shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fire showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fire controlling the pace.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
Washington trying to control but Fire postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire controlling the action here.

Fire decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fire.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Washington some visible discomfort.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Washington taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Fire controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Fire passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Washington!
Fire controlling the position easily from mount.
Fire landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
Fire breaks from Washington's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fire content just to control the position here.

Fire quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Fire but it's paid off an Washington is forced to tap! Nice work by Fire.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Fire!
Tommy Fire is the new lightweight champion!
Tommy Fire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Minden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Minden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Minden
vs
Bergmann

189 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Minden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Onkel Bergmann!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergmann has time to react.
Minden shoots in and drives through. Bergmann sprawls well.
Minden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minden throws a shot to the body.

Bergmann moves into the clinch.
Bergmann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bergmann with a knee to the head.
Bergmann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bergmann with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergmann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minden's face.
Bergmann stalls.
Bergmann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergmann lands an elbow just above Minden 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bergmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minden wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bergmann has him pressed against the cage.
Bergmann lands a damaging elbow.
Bergmann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bergmann keeps control of Minden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minden is trying to push Bergmann away but Bergmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bergmann keeps control of Minden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minden blocks an elbow strike from Bergmann.
Bergmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minden's defenses.
Minden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bergmann throws an elbow but misses.
Bergmann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bergmann lands a damaging elbow.
Bergmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bergmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minden is looking to break free of the clinch but Bergmann has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann has Minden pressed against the cage, preventing Minden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bergmann lands an elbow inside.
Bergmann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minden's face.
Nice elbow from Bergmann.
Bergmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minden blocks an elbow strike from Bergmann.
Bergmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bergmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Minden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Minden up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Minden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bergmann lands an elbow just above Minden 's eye.
Bergmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bergmann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Minden's face.
Minden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Bergmann.
Bergmann looking to throw knees to the head but Minden is blocking nicely.
Minden being controlled against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Onkel Bergmann dominated that round.
That's time! Minden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Minden dives in and grabs Bergmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bergmann pushes down on Minden's head and hops out.
Bergmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minden shoots in and drives through. Bergmann sprawls well.
Bergmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Minden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bergmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minden.
Minden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergmann avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Minden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minden tries to bum rush Bergmann with a series of wild strikes but Bergmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minden.
Bergmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergmann tries to clinch up.
Minden fails with a takedown attempt.
Minden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bergmann swivels and escapes.
Minden 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.
Minden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergmann tries to clinch up but Minden circles away and keeps his distance.
Bergmann is looking to clinch.
Bergmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Minden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergmann takes one on the button.
Bergmann tries to clinch there but Minden circles away.

Bergmann closes the distance and clinches.
Bergmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minden avoids it.
Bergmann slowing the pace effectively.
Bergmann has Minden pressed against the cage, preventing Minden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Minden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bergmann lands an elbow that stopped Minden in his tracks for a moment.
Bergmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minden's defenses.
Bergmann is pushing Minden up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergmann.
Bergmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bergmann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bergmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bergmann lands an elbow inside that Minden shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Bergmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bergmann slows down the pace here.
Bergmann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bergmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Bergmann leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bergmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bergmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minden's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bergmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minden avoids the elbow strike from Bergmann, against the cage.
Minden tries to break free but Bergmann pushes him back against the cage.
Bergmann is stalling here.
Minden has had enough of the clinch but Bergmann keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minden's defenses.
Minden wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Onkel Bergmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Minden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bergmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Minden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bergmann tries to clinch but Minden is having none of it.
Bergmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minden paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Minden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bergmann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minden is in Bergmann's guard.
Minden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bergmann is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bergmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minden wants to stand and escape but instead Bergmann has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bergmann sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bergmann gets to his feet - Minden follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minden throws a jab but it's blocked by Bergmann.
Minden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Minden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minden catches Bergmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Minden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minden somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minden.
Bergmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minden paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bergmann has Minden up against the cage in a clinch.
Minden working hard to break the clinch.
Bergmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bergmann tries to land a knee to the head but Minden blocks with his arms.
Minden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Minden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Minden avoids the elbow strike from Bergmann, against the cage.
Onkel Bergmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bergmann throws an elbow that misses.
Bergmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bergmann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Minden is trying to break the clinch but Bergmann has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Minden blocks an elbow strike.
Minden is looking to break free of the clinch but Bergmann has double underhooks.
Bergmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bergmann'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.
Minden managing to block the knees to the body from Bergmann.
Bergmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Bergmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann has a couple of punches blocked by Minden.
Bergmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bergmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bergmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergmann.
Minden working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bergmann throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minden dodges an elbow strike from Bergmann.
Bergmann effectively controlling the action here.
Minden is trying to break the clinch but Bergmann has him pressed against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Onkel Bergmann really 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.

Bergmann walks into a left hand.
Ray Minden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergmann on the side of the head.
Minden swats away the attempt to clinch by Bergmann.
Bergmann is looking to clinch.

Minden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bergmann seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bergmann's guard.
Bergmann pulls Minden in close to his closed guard and prevents Minden from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Onkel Bergmann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bergmann wants to clinch up but Minden keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minden's corner calls for a 1-2. Minden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bergmann wants to clinch up but Minden keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Minden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bergmann did well to prevent Minden getting side control.

Bergmann kicks off Minden and gets to his feet.
Bergmann tries to clinch up.
Minden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bergmann.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Minden!
Bergmann tries to clinch there but Minden circles away.
Bergmann swings for the body but Minden moves out of range.
Minden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergmann.
Minden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bergmann tries to clinch but Minden is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Minden circles away.
A left lands for Minden.
Minden shoots in and drives through. Bergmann sprawls well.

Minden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bergmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minden's guard.
Bergmann won't allow Minden to get back to his feet.
Minden controls Bergmann momentarily but Bergmann frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Minden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bergmann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Minden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Minden or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergmann which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Minden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergmann tries to clinch up.
Ray Minden is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergmann wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann tries to clinch but Minden moves out of range.
Bergmann is looking to clinch but Minden is avoiding it.
Minden shoots in for a double leg but Bergmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bergmann forces Minden back against the cage and clinches.
Bergmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Minden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minden is trying to break the clinch but Bergmann has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Minden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Minden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bergmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minden takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Minden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bergmann obliges.
Minden blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bergmann obliges.
Bergmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bergmann misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Bergmann.
Minden is looking to break free of the clinch but Bergmann has double underhooks.
Bergmann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ray Minden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Minden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergmann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Minden wants to stand up but Bergmann has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bergmann keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bergmann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bergmann is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Minden avoids a wild elbow strike from Bergmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minden is trying to break the clinch but Bergmann has him pressed against the cage.
Bergmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minden.
Bergmann'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.
Minden takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bergmann.
Bergmann trying to land knees to the body.
Minden avoids the elbow strike from Bergmann, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minden avoids the elbow strike from Bergmann, against the cage.
Minden avoids a wild elbow strike from Bergmann.
Minden blocking some punches.
Bergmann leaning against his opponent.
Bergmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Minden avoids the damage to the body.
Bergmann lands an elbow just above Minden 's eye.
Bergmann misses with a knee to the head.
Bergmann is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bergmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Minden avoids the damage to the body.
Bergmann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bergmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergmann pushes off an throws an elbow but Minden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bergmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minden's elbow.
Bergmann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bergmann throws an elbow that misses.
Minden is trying to break free.
Minden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bergmann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Minden has had enough of the clinch but Bergmann keeps him there for the moment.
Minden avoids the elbow strike from Bergmann, against the cage.
Bergmann lands an elbow just above Minden 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minden has had enough of the clinch but Bergmann keeps him there for the moment.
Bergmann is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bergmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bergmann slowing the pace effectively.
Minden can't break the clinch.
Bergmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minden wants to break free but Bergmann has control.
Bergmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray Minden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onkel Bergmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bergmann blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Onkel Bergmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bergmann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onkel Bergmann!
Onkel Bergmann is the new light heavyweight champion!

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