PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deniska Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg comes into the arena with Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Alexander Berg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deniska Burlaka's chin.

Berg
vs
Burlaka

185 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deniska Burlaka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Berg scores with a one two! Burlaka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berg counters with a three punch combo that has Burlaka backing up. Burlaka nods at Berg to acknowledge the strikes.
Burlaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burlaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Deniska Burlaka has been cut.
Berg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burlaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka throws a combination that misses
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.

Burlaka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burlaka misses with an uppercut
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Burlaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Berg finish him?
Burlaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. Burlaka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burlaka misses with a combination

and Berg counters with a beautiful punch that sends Burlaka to the canvas!
Berg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burlaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Burlaka tries to escape but Berg is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg controls the position.
Burlaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Berg is controlling him well.

Berg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burlaka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burlaka is avoiding damage well.

That's two 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.
Burlaka tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Burlaka taking shots to the head.
Burlaka is squirming around, avoiding Berg's attempts to control the action.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burlaka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Berg lands a heavy elbow.

The cut above Deniska Burlaka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deniska Burlaka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Berg!