PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wray has chosen The Leprechan Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Berkowitz
vs
Wray

180 cm
24
203 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Perkele!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Berkowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seth Wray!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berkowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wray.
Berkowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Wray dips to his left and cracks Berkowitz with an uppercut!
Wray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berkowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berkowitz throws a one two combo.

It looks like Seth Wray has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berkowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wray keeps the fight on the outside.
Berkowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wray thows a body shot but no joy.
Wray doesn't manage to clinch there - Berkowitz circles away.
A swing and a miss from Wray.
Berkowitz misses with a wild combination.
Wray throws a big shot that misses.
Wray misses with a looping left.
Wray looks to throw the jab but Berkowitz is out of range.
Wray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wray just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz lands with an overhand left.
Wray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Berkowitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Berkowitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Berkowitz tries to keep at a distance but Wray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wray.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berkowitz misses with some punches.
Wray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wray throws an elbow that misses.
Wray has a couple of punches blocked by Berkowitz.
Berkowitz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wray blocks it with crossed arms.
Wray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Berkowitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berkowitz slips a straight right by Wray.
Berkowitz misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray misses with a looping right.
Berkowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like David Berkowitz has been cut.
Berkowitz lands a high kick!
The fighters circling - Wray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berkowitz throws a looping overhand right but Wray ducks down to avoid it.
Berkowitz drops his hands momentarily and Wray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Berkowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wray takes a swing at Berkowitz's ribcage but misses.
Wray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wray.
Wray connects with a body shot that sends Berkowitz's belly button to the back.

Wray gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wray.
Berkowitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wray backwards.
Berkowitz dodges an elbow strike from Wray.
Berkowitz misses with the head strike.
Berkowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wray lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Wray gets control of Berkowitz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Berkowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berkowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Wray's legs - danger averted.
Wray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkowitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Wray looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkowitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Berkowitz is trying to control the position but Wray postures up.
Wray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Wray goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berkowitz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wray's guard! Nice work there by Berkowitz!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wray swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Berkowitz has passed into half guard!
Wray is looking for a sweep. Berkowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Berkowitz decides to return to a standing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wray throws a lazy right hand but Berkowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berkowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Wray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Berkowitz will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
David Berkowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Wray.
Berkowitz lands with a kick to the temple. Wray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wray tries to clinch up.
Berkowitz blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Wray - just one landing.
Wray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berkowitz's head.
Berkowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berkowitz swinging wildly here.
Berkowitz throws a hook to the side of Wray's head but Wray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wray misses with a straight left.
Wray's corner calls for a 1-2. Wray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkowitz throws a front kick aimed at Wray's knee but Wray avoids it well.
Berkowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wray.
Wray throws out a powerful jab.
Wray misses with a straight left.
Wray darts in trying to clinch
and Berkowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Wray as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Wray catches Berkowitz right on the button with a cross.

Berkowitz is rocked!
Wray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Berkowitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wray looks to land a right hand but Berkowitz moved out of range.
A slow jab from Berkowitz misses its intended target.
Berkowitz throws a big shot that misses.
Wray defending well as Berkowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Wray.
Wray misses the jab.
Wray tries to clinch up but Berkowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Berkowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wray misses with an uppercut. Berkowitz saw that one coming.
Berkowitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Berkowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkowitz with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wray moves into the clinch.
Wray blocks a body shot from Berkowitz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray misses with a punch on the inside.
Berkowitz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wray avoiding damage as Berkowitz throws knees to the body.
Berkowitz blocking some punches.
Wray struggles to land a body shot inside as Berkowitz controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berkowitz obliges.
Berkowitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berkowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Wray.
Berkowitz misses with the head strike.
Wray lands with a light punch inside.
Wray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wray prevents a body shot from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berkowitz avoids the elbow strike from Wray, against the cage.
Berkowitz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berkowitz connects with a knee to the head.
Berkowitz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berkowitz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkowitz lands a left hand.
Berkowitz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wray is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berkowitz to keep the fight standing.
Wray misses with an elbow strike.
Wray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

David Berkowitz's cut is getting worse.
David Berkowitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wray stalling in the clinch but Berkowitz improves position.
Wray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wray missing with knees to the body.
Berkowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berkowitz smiles and moves away.

Berkowitz has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berkowitz smiles and moves away.
David Berkowitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Wray.
Berkowitz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Wray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wray takes a swing at Berkowitz's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berkowitz!
Berkowitz scores with a hook.
Seth Wray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Berkowitz there.
Some wild striking there from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wray.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berkowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Wray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berkowitz, pushing him back against the cage.
Berkowitz lands a nice uppercut.
Berkowitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Wray avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seth Wray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wray misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Wray.
Wray throws a body punch but Berkowitz moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wray, as that shot connected.
Berkowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wray scores with a jab. Berkowitz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wray moves in looking to clinch but Berkowitz pushes him off.
Wray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berkowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wray scrambles back to his feet.
Wray throws a hook but Berkowitz avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Wray coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berkowitz on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berkowitz checks a low kick from Wray.
Wray misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wray doesn't manage to clinch there - Berkowitz circles away.
Berkowitz throws a leg kick but Wray moved away.
Berkowitz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wray misses with a body shot.
Wray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkowitz manages to avoid it.
Berkowitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Wray is rocked!
Wray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berkowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wray is still on wobbly legs! Can Berkowitz finish him?
Wray looks to land a combination but Berkowitz avoids it well.
Wray seems to have recovered his senses.
Berkowitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berkowitz ducks under a wild hook from Wray.
Berkowitz swinging wildly here.
Wray misses the shot to the body.
Berkowitz moves in looking to clinch but Wray pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wray. Berkowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wray misses with a body shot.
Good work by Wray as he checks the leg kick.
Wray cracks Berkowitz with a good jab.
Wray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkowitz.
Wray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz drops his hands momentarily and Wray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wray is looking to clinch but Berkowitz is avoiding it.
Wray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Wray misses with a body shot.
Berkowitz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wray in his tracks.
Berkowitz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berkowitz defending well as Wray loads up on a big left hand.
Wray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wray looks to land a left hand but Berkowitz moved out of range nicely.
Wray lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wray walks into a jab.
Wray just misses with a punch to the body.
Berkowitz defending well as Wray loads up on a big left hand.
Berkowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wray missing with a left hand there. Berkowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wray slips a straight right by Berkowitz.
Berkowitz throws a looping overhand right but Wray ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Berkowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Wray takes the fight into the clinch.
Berkowitz working aggressively here.
Wray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berkowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Wray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkowitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berkowitz smiles and moves away.
Wray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Berkowitz there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wray moves away from the strike by Berkowitz.
Wray slips under a jab.
Wray moves forwards but Berkowitz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wray thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Berkowitz misses.
Wray walks into a stiff left hand from Berkowitz.
Wray scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berkowitz.
Wray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berkowitz.
Good work by Wray as he checks the leg kick.
Wray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berkowitz thumps Wray with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seth Wray.
I think Wray 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Berkowitz!
David Berkowitz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tab out logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.