PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beast's choice of entrance music: RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shane Beast was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bergstrom
vs
Beast

177 cm
19
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
139 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bergstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergstrom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergstrom somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergstrom.
Beast throws a right and a left that Bergstrom avoids nicely.
Bergstrom has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Bergstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Beast. No joy for Bergstrom on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergstrom shoots in and drives through. Beast sprawls well.
Bergstrom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.
Bergstrom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beast defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beast swivels and escapes.
Bergstrom tries for a takedown but Beast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bergstrom shoots in but Beast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bergstrom is breathing heavily.
Bergstrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beast.
Bergstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beast is fending him off so far but Bergstrom persists. Nope, Beast circles away and we're back to standing.
Beast throws a nice looking combination but Bergstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beast but Beast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beast swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bergstrom is defended easily by Beast.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.

Bergstrom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beast wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom tries to stand and escape but Beast is controlling the position.
Bergstrom trying to control from Beast's half guard. Beast has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Bergstrom from controlling successfully.
Bergstrom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bergstrom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beast for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Bergstrom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beast misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Beast 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.

Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergstrom.
Bergstrom is looking to clinch but Beast is avoiding it.
Bergstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beast is fending him off so far but Bergstrom persists. Nope, Beast circles away and we're back to standing.
Bergstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Bergstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bergstrom gets a takedown into half guard.
Bergstrom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergstrom is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bergstrom content to control rather than advance.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcus Bergstrom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bergstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bergstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Bergstrom shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Bergstrom looks for a takedown but Beast sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Beast.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beast's waist but Beast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bergstrom off to one side.
Bergstrom moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Marcus Bergstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Bergstrom. Bergstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beast as he jumps to the side.
Shane Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beast as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bergstrom shoots in but no luck this time.
Bergstrom wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.
Beast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beast wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bergstrom is defended easily by Beast.
Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bergstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beast keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Beast scores with a four punch combination!
Bergstrom tries to clinch up but Beast circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Beast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bergstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Beast misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Beast, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beast swinging wildly here.
Bergstrom fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Bergstrom shoots in.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergstrom is looking to clinch but Beast is avoiding it.
Bergstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Bergstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergstrom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looks to land a combination but Bergstrom avoids it well.
Bergstrom has a takedown stuffed.
Bergstrom slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Bergstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Bergstrom. Bergstrom gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast throws a nice looking combination but Bergstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergstrom.
Beast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bergstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast throws a right and a left that Bergstrom avoids nicely.
Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bergstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beast circles away.
Bergstrom looks for a takedown but Beast sprawls well.
Beast scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Beast misses.
Bergstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bergstrom fails with the takedown.
Beast throws a series of punches but Bergstrom avoids them all with ease.
Beast tries to bum rush Bergstrom with a series of wild strikes but Bergstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bergstrom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bergstrom is looking to clinch.
Beast misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergstrom tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Beast as Bergstrom shoots in.
Beast stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beast wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bergstrom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast tries to bum rush Bergstrom with a series of wild strikes but Bergstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcus Bergstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bergstrom shoots in for a takedown but Beast shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beast 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Beast!