PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksimilian Tchepikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berger has chosen Cheeseburger In Paradise as his entrance music. 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 Dieter Berger was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tchepikov
vs
Berger

201 cm
36
298 lbs
30 - 13 - 1

182 cm
29
308 lbs
26 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksimilian Tchepikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchepikov lands with a hook. Berger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berger avoids the body shot from Tchepikov.

Berger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Berger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berger wants to control from the top but Tchepikov keeps moving.
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!
Tchepikov wants to improve his position but instead Berger has moved into half guard.
Tchepikov has a hand on Berger's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Berger takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tchepikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tchepikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tchepikov is looking for a sweep. Berger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tchepikov gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchepikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berger trying to control but Tchepikov is working from the bottom.
Berger stands up over Tchepikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tchepikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berger manages to get himself to full guard.
Tchepikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tchepikov preventing the sweep.
Berger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tchepikov pushes Berger off and gets back to his feet.

Tchepikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tchepikov misses with some punches.
Tchepikov misses with a short punch on the inside.

Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tchepikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berger's hands.
Berger shoots in for a double leg but Tchepikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berger misses with a wild body shot.
Maksimilian Tchepikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tchepikov tries to sprawl but Berger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tchepikov is looking for a sweep. Berger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berger is trying to control the action in half guard but Tchepikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchepikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tchepikov!
Tchepikov tries to hold on but Berger pushes him away.
Berger landing strikes from the mount and Tchepikov is in trouble!
Tchepikov wants to control but Berger is having none of it.
Berger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Berger lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Tchepikov is rocked!
Tchepikov is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Tchepikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tchepikov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Berger's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Berger!
Dieter Berger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Dieter Berger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.