PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meka Bertane Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hertz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by PORN MUZIK. Dick Hertz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Dick Hertz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bertane Jr
vs
Hertz

150 cm
22
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meka Bertane Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Hertz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hertz dives in and grabs Bertane Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bertane Jr pushes down on Hertz's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bertane Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hertz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bertane Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertane Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hertz postures up in Bertane Jr's guard and throws a big left but Bertane Jr blocks it.
Hertz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertane Jr is pulling down on Hertz's head to control his posture.
Bertane Jr keeping moving, preventing Hertz from controlling successfully.
Bertane Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hertz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz distracts Bertane Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hertz wants to pass the guard but Bertane Jr is keeping the position.
Hertz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hertz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hertz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bertane Jr is retaining full guard.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertane Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bertane Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hertz on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane Jr keeping full guard, as Hertz tries to pass.
Hertz trying to control but Bertane Jr is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dick Hertz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bertane Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hertz.
Bertane Jr misses with a combination

and Hertz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bertane Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hertz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hertz lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertane Jr keeping moving, preventing Hertz from controlling successfully.
Hertz passes Bertane Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hertz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hertz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hertz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hertz passes to full mount!
Hertz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hertz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bertane Jr looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hertz wants to finish this one by submission but Bertane Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hertz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Hertz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hertz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bertane Jr circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hertz.
Hertz shoots for a takedown but Bertane Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meka Bertane Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Hertz.
Hertz fails with the takedown.
Bertane Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hertz.
Bertane Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bertane Jr throws a right and a left that Hertz avoids nicely.
Hertz cracks Bertane Jr with an open hand slap.
Hertz misses with a takedown

and Bertane Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bertane Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bertane Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hertz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bertane Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Hertz. Hertz gets slowly back to his feet.

Hertz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bertane Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bertane Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hertz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hertz scores with punches from side control.
Hertz trying to control the position but Bertane Jr is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bertane Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bertane Jr tries to get out of the position.
Hertz landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hertz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bertane Jr!
Bertane Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Hertz has a good base and remains in mount.
Hertz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hertz looking to secure an arm triangle but Bertane Jr defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hertz looking to secure an arm triangle but Bertane Jr defends it well.
Bertane Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hertz thowing shots but they're missing.
Hertz is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz lands a heavy elbow.
Bertane Jr is squirming around, avoiding Hertz's attempts to control the action.
Bertane Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Hertz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hertz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bertane Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Hertz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bertane Jr is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Bertane Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Hertz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bertane Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hertz ducks under a wild hook from Bertane Jr.
Hertz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertane Jr sprawls well. Bertane Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hertz gets slowly back to his feet.
Hertz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bertane Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hertz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bertane Jr moves away.
Hertz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bertane Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hertz is defended easily by Bertane Jr.
Meka Bertane Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Hertz.
Bertane Jr slips under a jab from Hertz.
Hertz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bertane Jr's waist but Bertane Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hertz off to one side.
Hertz lands a nice shot to the body.
Hertz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bertane Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hertz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bertane Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Bertane Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hertz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bertane Jr lands a right hand.
Hertz wants to take the fight to the mat but Bertane Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Bertane Jr breaks the clinch.
Hertz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bertane Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bertane Jr.
Bertane Jr tries a knee to the head but Hertz blocks it.

Bertane Jr breaks the clinch.
Bertane Jr throws a hook but Hertz avoids it easily.
Hertz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meka Bertane Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bertane Jr leaves Hertz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dick Hertz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hertz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bertane Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hertz circles away.
Horrible takedown by Hertz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bertane Jr which made him look bad.
Bertane Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hertz thuds his right hand into Bertane Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hertz looks to land a left hand but Bertane Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hertz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bertane Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hertz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hertz looks to throw the jab but Bertane Jr is out of range.
Hertz shoots and misses
and Bertane Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Hertz backing up. Hertz nods at Bertane Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Bertane Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hertz avoids the body shot from Bertane Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz misses with a straight left.
Hertz misses with a takedown attempt

and Bertane Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bertane Jr is pushing Hertz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Bertane Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertane Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hertz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bertane Jr.
Bertane Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bertane Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bertane Jr connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Hertz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz digs a good hook to Bertane Jr's body.
Meka Bertane Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hertz misses with a takedown

and Bertane Jr moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bertane Jr.

Bertane Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hertz tries for a takedown but Bertane Jr circles away easily
and Bertane Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bertane Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hertz.
Hertz misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertane Jr slips under a jab.
Dick Hertz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bertane Jr wants to clinch up but Hertz keeps it at a distance.
Bertane Jr throws a jab when Hertz was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meka Bertane Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hertz 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Hertz!
Dick Hertz very nearly forgot to thank Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.