PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Berzerker (ranked 3589 p4p, 366 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 4862 p4p, 431 weight class). Bastian Berzerker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Berzerker
vs
MacLeod

188 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bastian Berzerker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod throws a big shot that misses.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berzerker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berzerker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod unleashes a big counter combination but Berzerker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from Berzerker.
Berzerker moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
Berzerker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Berzerker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berzerker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Berzerker.
MacLeod tests Berzerker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berzerker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacLeod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berzerker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berzerker misses with a low kick.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzerker wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Berzerker lands a nice shot to the body.
Berzerker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berzerker defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Bastian Berzerker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzerker dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.

Berzerker gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berzerker.
Berzerker effectively controlling the action here.
Berzerker seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Berzerker is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on MacLeod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berzerker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzerker.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but MacLeod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzerker is trying to pull guard but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzerker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzerker effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Berzerker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bastian Berzerker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berzerker or perhaps it was just good defense by MacLeod, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Berzerker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacLeods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berzerker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzerker cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Berzerker pushes him off.
Berzerker jabs at MacLeod's body.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berzerker moves away.
Jab, jab by Berzerker - just one landing.
Berzerker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berzerker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berzerker tries for a takedown but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berzerker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berzerker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by MacLeod.
Despite the aggression on MacLeod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacLeod lands with a shot to the body.

Berzerker closes the distance and pushes MacLeod back into the cage.
MacLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berzerker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Berzerker won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bastian Berzerker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
Berzerker tried to counter with a leg kick but MacLeod avoided it.
Berzerker tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Berzerker moves away and avoids it.
Berzerker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzerker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berzerker duly obliges.

Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berzerker keeps control of MacLeod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
Berzerker slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzerker pushes MacLeod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzerker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berzerker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacLeod up against the cage.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Berzerker breaks the clinch.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzerker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berzerker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLeod as he jumps to the side.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzerker tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Berzerker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod being controlled against the cage.
MacLeod can't break the clinch.
Berzerker slows down the pace here.
MacLeod is looking to break free of the clinch but Berzerker has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacLeod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple.
MacLeod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Berzerker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berzerker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
MacLeod wants to get up but he can't break Berzerker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLeod preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastian Berzerker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Berzerker connects with a body shot that sends MacLeod's belly button to the back.
Berzerker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
Berzerker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Berzerker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berzerker defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Bastian Berzerker is winning the standup battle so far.
Berzerker doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Berzerker avoids nicely.
Berzerker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Berzerker rushes MacLeod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Berzerker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLeod smiles and moves away.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Berzerker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker connects with the punch.
Berzerker takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.

Berzerker takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzerker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLeod smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Berzerker does no damage.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Berzerker avoids it with no problem.
MacLeod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Berzerker.
Berzerker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzerker takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Berzerker avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berzerker is defended easily by MacLeod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Berzerker.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLeod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berzerker.
Berzerker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
As Berzerker backs off MacLeod throws a huge counter combo but Berzerker manages to avoid it all.
Berzerker looks to land a combination. MacLeod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Berzerker avoids nicely.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Berzerker. Beautiful body shot.
MacLeod jabs at Berzerker's body.
Berzerker is looking to wear down MacLeod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Berzerker takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzerker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berzerker misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzerker scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Berzerker won't allow it.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berzerker misses with a punch to the body.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berzerker trying to control the position but instead, MacLeod has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzerker into the cage.
Berzerker has MacLeod pushed against the cage.

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.

Berzerker breaks from the clinch.
Bastian Berzerker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzerker goes for a double leg but MacLeod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacLeod continues to drive forward.
Berzerker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacLeod on the side of the head.
Berzerker misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Berzerker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berzerker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Berzerker!