PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronko Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Berdich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Berdich
vs
Banger

170 cm
29
142 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

174 cm
23
135 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronko Banger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdich swings for the body but Banger moves out of range.
Berdich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berdich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banger pinned against the cage. Banger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berdich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berdich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berdich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berdich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Berdich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Berdich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdich cracks Banger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banger is looking to regain half guard here but Berdich keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Berdich crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich is trying to ground and pound but Banger uses the momentary lack of control by Berdich to regain half guard.
Banger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Berdich throws a strike but Banger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Banger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berdich landing with the ground and pound.

Banger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berdich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banger's head.

Banger working for a triangle but Berdich defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berdich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berdich wants to pass the guard but Banger is keeping the position.
Berdich postures up and lands a big shot to Banger's brow.
Berdich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berdich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berdich with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banger trying to keep a closed guard but Berdich is proving a slippery customer.
Berdich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banger working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger wants to sweep but no luck.

Banger looking for a guillotine here but Berdich defends easily.
Banger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berdich.
Berdich throws a big right hand that misses.
Berdich tries to free his leg and advance position but Banger is retaining full guard.
Berdich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berdich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banger is keeping the position for now.

Banger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berdich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berdich stands up over Banger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger controls Berdich momentarily but Berdich frees himself.
Berdich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Banger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdich defends well.
Berdich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berdich throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Banger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Banger working for a triangle but Berdich defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Berdich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Berdich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berdich.

Banger actively working from the bottom here.
Berdich slips a nice elbow through Banger's hands, connecting with Banger's forehead.

Banger actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Berdich.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berdich connects with a nice short shot to Banger's temple.
Berdich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berdich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berdich lands a nice short elbow.
Andy Berdich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berdich lands strikes from half guard.
Berdich thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
Berdich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banger defending well though.
Banger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berdich is looking to advance position but Banger won't allow it.
Berdich lands strikes from half guard.
Banger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berdich.

Banger looking for submissions off his back.
Banger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
Berdich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banger!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berdich lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banger hang on?
Banger tries to hold on but Berdich postures up.
Berdich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banger looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berdich cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Banger is rocked!
Banger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Banger is still in real trouble! Can Berdich finish him?
Berdich lands a big elbow - Banger is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Banger is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy Berdich!
A relieved looking Andy Berdich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.