PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin ElEstrogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

ElEstrogen
vs
Berzins

175 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcin ElEstrogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ElEstrogen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Berzins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Berzins advances to half guard.
Berzins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ElEstrogen trying to hold on to Berzins's head to control him but Berzins postures up.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but ElEstrogen defending well.
ElEstrogen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berzins.
ElEstrogen is looking to improve his position.
ElEstrogen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ElEstrogen tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berzins wants to free his trapped foot but ElEstrogen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
ElEstrogen tries to roll over but Berzins keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Berzins seems content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ElEstrogen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berzins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berzins controlling the action here.

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

Berzins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ElEstrogen is just riding it out for now. Berzins eventually gives up the hold.
ElEstrogen is not content to let Berzins control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ElEstrogen looking for submissions off his back.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berzins seems to be working for a kimura but ElEstrogen defends the submission attempt.
Berzins throwing shots but ElEstrogen is blocking nicely.

Berzins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. ElEstrogen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Berzins!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Berzins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.