PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berger comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeseburger In Paradise. Victorio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Massive Attack - Angel. 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 Jonny Victorio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Berger
vs
Victorio

182 cm
30
308 lbs
29 - 5 - 0

193 cm
31
231 lbs
31 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Victorio is looking to chop away at Berger's legs.
Dieter Berger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Berger misses.
Berger takes one to the side of the head.
Berger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berger shoots in for a takedown but Victorio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berger takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Berger shoots in but Victorio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berger scores with a hook to the body. Victorio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berger slips a straight right by Victorio.
Berger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Victorio, right into the meat.
Berger misses with a hook.
Victorio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Victorio lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Victorio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berger scrambles back to his feet.
Berger throws a right hand that misses

and Victorio counters with a crisp one two that drops Berger! Victorio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Berger to his feet! Berger is in big trouble!

Berger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Victorio tries to move into range but Berger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Victorio digs a good body shot into Berger's ribs.
Berger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Victorio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Victorio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Berger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Victorio wants to improve his position but Berger is controlling well.
Berger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger trying to control from half guard but Victorio is working away.
Berger drops an elbow to the side of Victorio's head.
Berger working over Victorio with some ground and pound. Victorio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Victorio wants to get back to full guard.
Berger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Victorio is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger lands a couple of good shots and Victorio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Berger doesn't have the hooks in and Victorio manages to turn into his guard.
Victorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berger wants to sweep but no luck.
Victorio postures up.
Berger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berger is controlling Victorio's posture.
Berger 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Victorio takes one to the chin there.
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!
Victorio looks to score with a jab to the body but Berger is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio moves in looking to clinch but Berger pushes him off.
Victorio looks to throw the jab but Berger is out of range.
Berger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Berger as he connects with a hook.
Berger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Victorio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berger somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victorio throws a leg kick but Berger checks it.
Victorio throws a low kick, looking for Berger's leg but Berger calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Berger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Victorio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Victorio is looking to reverse the position.
Victorio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berger connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Victorio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Berger swings for the body but Victorio moves out of range.
Victorio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Victorio tried to score with a low kick but Berger checks it.
Berger moves away from the strike by Victorio.
Victorio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Victorio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berger shoots in for a double leg but Victorio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Victorio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Victorio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Berger stuns Victorio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Victorio scores with a body shot.
Victorio tries to clinch but Berger is having none of it.
Victorio thuds a left hand into Berger's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Victorio momentarily.
Berger fails with the takedown
and Victorio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger looks to score with a jab to the body but Victorio is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Victorio.
Victorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berger.
Victorio thows a left - swing and a miss!

Berger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Victorio did well to prevent Berger getting side control.
Victorio is looking for a sweep. Berger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Victorio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Victorio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Victorio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger throwing strikes but missing.
Victorio working a defensive guard here.
Berger trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victorio wants to stand and escape but Berger is having none of it.
Berger postures up and lands a big shot to Victorio's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Victorio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to pass the guard but Victorio is keeping the position.
Berger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berger working some strikes from top position.
Berger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Victorio is controlling Berger's posture.
Dieter Berger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Victorio trying to keep a closed guard but Berger is proving a slippery customer.
Victorio wants to sweep here but Berger controlling him for the moment.
Victorio working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Victorio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Berger blocks a head kick by Victorio.
Jonny Victorio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Victorio jabs Berger right on the nose. Berger blinks but takes it well.

Berger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victorio is trying to stand.
Berger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Victorio to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Victorio's head.
Berger wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Berger forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dieter Berger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Victorio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Victorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berger was well out of range. Poor timing from Victorio.
Victorio motions for Berger to come forward. Victorio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Berger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Victorio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berger is in Victorio's guard.
Victorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berger won't allow Victorio to sweep him here.
Victorio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berger content to stall in guard here.
Berger scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Victorio is trying to control the position but Berger postures up.
Berger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Victorio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berger postures up in Victorio's guard and throws a big left but Victorio blocks it.
Berger throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Victorio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Victorio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Victorio seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger tries to get to full guard but Victorio has control of the leg.

Berger is defending against the submission attempts here by Victorio.
Victorio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berger is looking to control Victorio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berger avoid being mounted?
Victorio prevents Berger from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio wants to take a breather but Berger is having none of it.
Berger wants to improve his position but Victorio is controlling well.
Berger is staying active underneath Victorio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Victorio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
Berger misses with an uppercut. Victorio saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Victorio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Victorio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berger throws a body punch but Victorio moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Berger clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Berger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berger shoots in looking for a takedown. Victorio tries to sprawl out of it but Berger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Victorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Victorio rushes Berger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Victorio lands with a short shot to the head.
Victorio is looking to control Berger's arms but Berger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Victorio has his back to the cage.

Berger jumps guard.
Berger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victorio trying to control but Berger is working from the bottom.
Berger looking to control.
Berger is pulling down on Victorio's head. It's preventing any offense from Victorio, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Victorio feints and then cracks Berger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berger down.
Victorio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Victorio moves away from the strike by Berger.
Victorio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Berger misses with a wild body shot.
Berger misses with a hook.

Victorio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berger, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger tries to pull guard but Victorio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Victorio.
Berger jumps guard but Victorio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Berger controls his hands.
Berger jumps guard but Victorio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Berger tries to pull guard but Victorio won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Victorio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Victorio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victorio takes a swing at Berger's ribcage but misses.
Victorio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Victorio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Victorio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berger misses with a looping left.

Victorio clinches up against the cage.
Berger is trying to pull guard but Victorio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Victorio.
Berger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Victorio looking to stall.
Victorio is pressed up against the cage. Berger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Victorio down to the mat. Victorio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Victorio slips under a jab from Berger.
Victorio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Victorio wants it to stay on the feet.
Victorio with a jab.
Berger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Victorio.
Berger missing with a left hand there. Victorio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonny Victorio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Victorio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victorio throws a sloppy head kick and Berger moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio with a hook.
Berger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victorio was well out of range. Poor timing from Berger.
Victorio scores with a jab to the head.
Berger throws a shot to the body.
Berger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Victorio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Victorio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Victorio avoids the body shot from Berger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
Berger looks for a takedown but Victorio sprawls well.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Victorio dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Victorio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Berger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Victorio's guard.
Berger preventing the sweep.
Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berger trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Berger scoring with punches to the head and body.

Victorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berger is aware though and is defending well.
Berger stopping the sweep attempt from Victorio.
Berger scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger throws a big right hand that misses.
Berger is looking to work some ground and pound but Victorio has wrist control.
Victorio wants to sweep here but Berger controlling him for the moment.
Victorio pulls Berger in close to prevent any damage.
Berger slips nicely into half guard.
Berger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Victorio controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio trying to control but Berger postures up.
Berger throwing shots but Victorio is blocking nicely.
Victorio taking some punishment here, with Berger in his half guard.
Berger wants to take a breather but Victorio is having none of it.
Victorio wants to control but Berger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berger throwing shots but Victorio is blocking nicely.
Victorio is looking for a sweep. Berger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berger throwing shots but Victorio is blocking nicely.
Berger wants to pass to mount but Victorio is defending the position.
Victorio is refusing to be controlled, as Berger sits in half guard.
Victorio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berger.
Berger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berger is thwarting Victorio's attempts to control the position.
Victorio moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Victorio is keeping the position for now.
Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berger wants to pass the guard but Victorio is keeping the position.
Victorio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berger throwing strikes from guard but Victorio blocks nicely.
Berger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Berger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!