PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Bergele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bergele
vs
Manson

180 cm
22
282 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
227 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Bergele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Manson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bergele misses with a takedown
and Manson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Bergele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manson misses the shot to the body.

Bergele scores a takedown into full mount!
Manson can't escape the position.
Bergele dominating with strikes here.
Bergele avoids the attempt from Manson to control.
Bergele thowing shots but they're missing.
Bergele has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bergele unloads with some shots from mount but Manson bucks and avoids them well.
Manson is bucking up trying to escape but Bergele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Bergele jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bergele trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Bergele working away.
Bergele trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergele has control of an arm but Manson manages to advance to Bergele's back!
Manson is trying to stick to Bergele's back but Bergele is turning into Manson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Manson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bergele.
Bergele landing some decent shots from guard.
Bergele looking to pass the guard.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergele is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bergele wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is looking to stand up but Bergele isn't so interested in that idea.
Manson has Bergele pulled in close to control his posture.
Bergele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bergele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bergele wants to control but Manson is having none of it.

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.
Bergele is working to get back to half guard.
Bergele regains half guard.
Manson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bergele is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bergele wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
Bergele wants to get back to full guard.
Manson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Bergele works to full guard.
Manson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Bergele dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manson slips a jab and a cross from Bergele.
Bergele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manson slips a jab from Bergele.
Manson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Bergele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manson throws a right hand that Bergele ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergele also avoids with ease.
Bergele shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.
Bergele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bergele scrambles back to his feet.

Bergele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bergele showed some decent athleticism there.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Manson wants to control but Bergele is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergele is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bergele is looking for a kimura but Manson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergele to get the leverage.
Manson controlling the position well.
Manson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergele.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Bergele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergele looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bergele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergele is keen to just control but Manson is a slippery customer.
Bergele is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergele thows a huge punch but Manson dodges it nicely.
Bergele lands strikes from half guard.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bergele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergele.
Bergele tries to pass to full mount but Manson defends it.
Bergele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bergele working over Manson with some ground and pound. Manson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jarkko Bergele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bergele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bergele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergele throws a strike but Manson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bergele controlling from the top position.
Bergele throwing strikes but missing.
Bergele thows a big elbow that misses.
Bergele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manson is keeping the position for now.
Manson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bergele's guard.
Manson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bergele's guard.

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.

Bergele throws his legs up looking for a submission but Manson uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Bergele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manson lands some shots froms side control.
Bergele manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manson's best efforts.
Bergele wants to get back to full guard.
Manson winds up and cracks Bergele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manson wants to take a breather but Bergele is having none of it.
Bergele wants to get back to full guard.
Bergele is staying active underneath Manson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Bergele dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Manson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergele.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergele manages to avoid it.
Bergele misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely.
Manson tests Bergele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manson misses with a combination
and Bergele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bergele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manson.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bergele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergele works over Manson's head and body with a nice combination.

Bergele closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manson quickly recovers to half guard.
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!

Manson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bergele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manson swivels and escapes.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergele manages to avoid it.
Manson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bergele rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson lands a jab to Bergele's midsection.
Manson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergele shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bergele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bergele misses with a hook to the body
and Manson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bergele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manson.
Jarkko Bergele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manson scores with a shot to the body.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson punishes Bergele's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson lands a jab to Bergele's midsection.
Manson punishes Bergele's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manson punishes Bergele's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson swinging wildly here.
Manson lands a body shot.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson digs a good body shot into Bergele's ribs.
Bergele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manson is fending him off so far but Bergele persists. Nope, Manson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarkko Bergele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manson lands with a good body shot.
Manson cracks Bergele with a good jab.
Manson throws out a powerful jab.
Bergele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bergele.
Bergele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manson.
Manson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Manson.
Manson connects with a body shot that sends Bergele's belly button to the back.
Manson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands a really nice looking cross but Bergele seems unphased.
Manson cracks Bergele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manson misses with the combination.
Bergele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bergele misses the shot to the body.
Manson connects with a body shot.
Manson swinging wildly here.
Mitch Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manson.
Bergele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manson jabs at Bergele's body.
Manson jabs Bergele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitch Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergele misses with a body punch
and Manson counters with a stiff right hand.
Manson scores with a one two! Bergele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manson lands a right hook to the body.
Bergele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manson connects with a body shot that sends Bergele's belly button to the back.
Manson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergele on the side of the head.
Manson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitch Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bergele's hands.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergele manages to avoid it.
Bergele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Manson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bergele 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Bergele!