PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ghanizadeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkowitz has chosen Macabre - Son Of Sam as his entrance music. Amir Ghanizadeh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ghanizadeh
vs
Berkowitz

189 cm
24
193 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
203 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amir Ghanizadeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Berkowitz!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkowitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghanizadeh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghanizadeh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berkowitz is out of range.
Berkowitz throws a looping overhand right but Ghanizadeh ducks down to avoid it.
Berkowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berkowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Ghanizadeh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berkowitz has time to react.

It looks like David Berkowitz has been cut.
Berkowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghanizadeh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berkowitz misses with a body shot

and Ghanizadeh counters by moving into the clinch.
Ghanizadeh lands with a short shot to the head.
Berkowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghanizadeh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghanizadeh dodges an elbow strike from Berkowitz.
Ghanizadeh lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkowitz working aggressively here.
Berkowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berkowitz trying to land knees to the body.
Ghanizadeh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berkowitz backwards.
Berkowitz prevents a body shot from Ghanizadeh.

Ghanizadeh breaks the clinch.
Ghanizadeh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghanizadeh throws a wild body kick that Berkowitz sees coming a mile off.
Ghanizadeh misses with a low kick as Berkowitz jumps back.
Berkowitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Berkowitz.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick but Berkowitz moves out of range.
Ghanizadeh connects with the punch.

Berkowitz is rocked!
Berkowitz scores with a one two! Ghanizadeh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Berkowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Ghanizadeh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berkowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghanizadeh counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berkowitz tried to score with a low kick but Ghanizadeh checks it.
Berkowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh thumps Berkowitz with a low kick.
Berkowitz throws a body punch but Ghanizadeh moves out of range.
Ghanizadeh jabs Berkowitz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berkowitz tries to land a leg kick but Ghanizadeh saw it coming and moves away.
Berkowitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berkowitz blocks a head kick by Ghanizadeh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghanizadeh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berkowitz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ghanizadeh rather than just go for the knockout.
Berkowitz misses with a body shot
and Ghanizadeh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghanizadeh throws a chopping leg kick but Berkowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ghanizadeh missing with a left hand there. Berkowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berkowitz scores with a jab. Ghanizadeh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berkowitz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Berkowitz cracks the inside of Ghanizadeh's front leg.
Ghanizadeh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz blocks the body kick.
Berkowitz blocks a head kick by Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh lands with a nice body punch.
Ghanizadeh tries to land a leg kick but Berkowitz saw it coming and moves away.
David Berkowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berkowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ghanizadeh.
Berkowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berkowitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berkowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh fakes the leg kick and cracks Berkowitz in the body.
Berkowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berkowitz misses with the combination.
Ghanizadeh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berkowitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkowitz checks a low kick from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses.
Berkowitz misses with a straight right.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses.
Ghanizadeh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkowitz.
Ghanizadeh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ghanizadeh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berkowitz throws out a leg kick but Ghanizadeh moves out of range and Berkowitz only half commits.
Ghanizadeh throws a lazy uppercut
and Berkowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a front kick aimed at Berkowitz's knee but Berkowitz avoids it well.
A head kick by Ghanizadeh misses
and Berkowitz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghanizadeh throws a low kick but Berkowitz moves out of range easily.
David Berkowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghanizadeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berkowitz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berkowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghanizadeh missing with a left hand there. Berkowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghanizadeh blocks a head kick by Berkowitz.
Ghanizadeh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berkowitz is out of range and Ghanizadeh settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Ghanizadeh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berkowitz doesn't seem phased though.
Ghanizadeh scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Ghanizadeh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Berkowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A bone on bone clash there as Berkowitz blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Ghanizadeh.
Berkowitz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ghanizadeh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berkowitz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghanizadeh scrambles back to his feet.
Ghanizadeh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Berkowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berkowitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berkowitz catches Ghanizadeh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berkowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a push kick but Berkowitz slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghanizadeh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
David Berkowitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghanizadeh misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Ghanizadeh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghanizadeh. Berkowitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berkowitz misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berkowitz tries to work over Ghanizadeh's front leg with a kick but Ghanizadeh checks it.
Ghanizadeh throws a hook to the side of Berkowitz's head but Berkowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghanizadeh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghanizadeh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ghanizadeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh blocks a low kick nicely.
Berkowitz misses with a leg kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh ducks under a wild hook from Berkowitz.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghanizadeh.
Berkowitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh misses with a leg kick
and Ghanizadeh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghanizadeh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghanizadeh.
Berkowitz throws a hook to the side of Ghanizadeh's head but Ghanizadeh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berkowitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Berkowitz cracks Ghanizadeh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berkowitz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick but Berkowitz moved away.
Ghanizadeh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berkowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghanizadeh connects with a leg kick. Berkowitz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghanizadeh misses the shot to the body.
Berkowitz throws a body punch but Ghanizadeh moves out of range.
Ghanizadeh throws a leg kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Berkowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berkowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick but Berkowitz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berkowitz throws a leg kick but Ghanizadeh checks it.
Ghanizadeh connects with a solid leg kick.
Berkowitz loads up on a big right hand but Ghanizadeh slips the punch.
Ghanizadeh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Berkowitz checks a leg kick.
Jab by Berkowitz.
Berkowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghanizadeh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berkowitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berkowitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh throws a sloppy head kick and Berkowitz moves out of range easily.
Berkowitz looks for the body kick but Ghanizadeh saw that one coming.
Ghanizadeh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berkowitz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amir Ghanizadeh is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghanizadeh tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkowitz connects with a body shot that sends Ghanizadeh's belly button to the back.
Berkowitz swinging wildly here.
Berkowitz misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz misses with an uppercut

and Ghanizadeh counters with a takedown into side control.
Ghanizadeh laying and praying for a moment but Berkowitz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Berkowitz tries to get to full guard but Ghanizadeh has control of the leg.
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 Amir Ghanizadeh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Berkowitz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ghanizadeh takes one to the chin there.
Berkowitz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berkowitz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh is looking to land body kicks.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghanizadeh misses with a takedown attempt - Berkowitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Ghanizadeh.
Ghanizadeh staying out of range there.
Ghanizadeh takes a swing at Berkowitz's ribcage but misses.
Ghanizadeh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghanizadeh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghanizadeh scores with a punch to the head.
Ghanizadeh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Berkowitz does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Berkowitz finds it's target.
Berkowitz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ghanizadeh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghanizadeh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berkowitz is out of range.
Berkowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berkowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berkowitz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berkowitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick but Berkowitz moves out of range.
A big right from Ghanizadeh misses.
Berkowitz misses with a body shot.
Ghanizadeh tests Berkowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghanizadeh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berkowitz.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick but Berkowitz moves out of range.
Ghanizadeh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
David Berkowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ghanizadeh misses
and Berkowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Berkowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghanizadeh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berkowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghanizadeh throws a sloppy head kick and Berkowitz moves out of range easily.
Berkowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghanizadeh's calf.

Ghanizadeh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berkowitz sprawls well initially but Ghanizadeh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berkowitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghanizadeh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghanizadeh's back!
Ghanizadeh prevents Berkowitz from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkowitz biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghanizadeh pushed the leg off.
Berkowitz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Berkowitz avoiding Ghanizadeh 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghanizadeh can't escape the position.
Ghanizadeh trying to control the hands but Berkowitz won't let him.
Berkowitz biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amir Ghanizadeh.
Well Ghanizadeh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Amir Ghanizadeh!
Amir Ghanizadeh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David Berkowitz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.