PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berikk Berikk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't F with da South. Berikk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead - No. 5. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Offerson
vs
Berikk Berikk

160 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

150 cm
22
137 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Offerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berikk Berikk!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berikk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Berikk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but Offerson defending well.
Berikk is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Offerson reverses the position - he's now on top in Berikk's guard.

Berikk is looking for a triangle but Offerson pushes his legs off easily.

Berikk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Offerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berikk is on top in guard.
Berikk throws an elbow that misses. Offerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berikk's guard. Nice move by Offerson!
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berikk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berikk working for submissions but it's allowed Offerson to get to half guard.
Berikk moves into full guard.
Offerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berikk tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Berikk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Offersonis looking to pass into half guard but Berikk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berikk is in guard.
Berikk throwing strikes from guard but Offerson blocks nicely.
Berikk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berikk throws a big right hand that misses.
Offerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berikk throwing strikes but missing.
Offerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Berikk slips nicely into half guard.
Offerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berikk throws a strike but Offerson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berikk is looking to work some ground and pound but Offerson has wrist control.
Offerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Offerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berikk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offerson is keeping the position for now.
Berikk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Offerson trying to control the position.
Berikk wants to pass the guard but Offerson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berikk passes Offerson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berikk thows a huge punch but Offerson dodges it nicely.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but Offerson defending well.
Berikk looks to land a strike but Offerson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berikk throws a strike but Offerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berikk wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berikk Berikk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berikk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Offerson pinned against the cage. Offerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berikk misses with a takedown attempt - Offerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Offerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berikk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jack Offerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk.
Offerson misses with a kick to the body.
Offerson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berikk swivels and escapes.

Offerson tries to sprawl but Berikk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berikk wants to advance to full mount but Offerson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Berikk passes Offerson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berikk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berikk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berikk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berikk wants to pass the guard but Offerson is defending well.
Berikk is looking to pass Offerson's guard but actually Offerson recovers to full guard.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Offerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berikk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berikk throwing strikes from guard but Offerson blocks nicely.
Berikk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berikk throws a big elbow that misses.
Offerson keeping full guard, as Berikk tries to pass.
Berikk is looking to work some ground and pound but Offerson has wrist control.
Berikk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berikk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Offerson's head.
Berikk cracks Offerson with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk wants to pass the guard but Offerson is keeping the position.
Berikk postures up in Offerson's guard and throws a big left but Offerson blocks it.
Berikk with a nice head shot there.
Offerson is looking to stand up but Berikk isn't so interested in that idea.
Berikk tries to free his leg and advance position but Offerson is retaining full guard.
Berikk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berikk throwing strikes from guard but Offerson blocks nicely.
Berikk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berikk passes Offerson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berikk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offerson defending well though.
Berikk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Offerson's thigh. Offerson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berikk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berikk Berikk 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! This is the final round!

Berikk keeps the fight on the outside.

Offerson clinches.

Offerson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Berikk is looking to regain half guard here but Offerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Berikk being controlled for a moment.
Offerson wants to control but Berikk is keeping him busy.

Offerson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berikk defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson working away.
Berikk wants to get back to his feet.
Offerson trying to control the action but Berikk is working from the bottom.

Offerson is trying to get an arm triangle but Berikk is defending well.
Berikk is trying to improve his position.
Berikk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berikk is staying active underneath Offerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berikk actively working from the bottom here.

Offerson is working for a submission of some sort.

Offerson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berikk has managed to free his arm - good work.

Berikk actively working from the bottom here.
Offerson wants to free his trapped foot but Berikk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berikk Berikk has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berikk wants to sweep but Offerson has passed to side control!
Offerson is looking to take a break and control but Berikk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Offerson throws an elbow but Berikk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Berikk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Offerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Berikk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berikk wants to get back to his feet.
Berikk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Offerson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berikk!
Berikk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson trying to control but Berikk is having none of it.
Berikk regains half guard.
Offerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berikk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Offerson throwing shots but Berikk is blocking nicely.
Jack Offerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Berikk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Berikk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Offerson is working for a kimura but Berikk is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Offerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berikk 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berikk Berikk!
Berikk Berikk took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.