PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi comes to the cage accompanied by Turisas -Take the day!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nurmi
vs
Berganovic

176 cm
34
172 lbs
19 - 22 - 0

186 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
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 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sakari Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Berganovic. That snapped Nurmi's head back.

It looks like Sakari Nurmi has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berganovic. Nurmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berganovic throws a leg kick but Nurmi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nurmi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmi blocks the body kick.
Nurmi ducks under a wild hook from Berganovic.
Nurmi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berganovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmi.
Nurmi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmi is looking to clinch but Berganovic is avoiding it.
Nurmi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berganovic tries for a takedown but Nurmi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nurmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berganovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmi.
Berganovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berganovic misses with a left hand
and Nurmi counters with an inside leg kick.
Berganovic misses with a hook. Nurmi ducked under it nicely.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nurmi keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmi.
Berganovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berganovic slips a jab from Nurmi.
Nurmi misses the shot to the body.
Nurmi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakari Nurmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berganovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Berganovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Nurmi takes the fight into the clinch.

Berganovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmi tries to close the distance and clinch but Berganovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berganovic misses with a wild combination.
Berganovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Berganovic connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Nurmi to the floor! Berganovic dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Berganovic is looking for a kimura here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berganovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurmi is defending against the submission attempts here by Berganovic.

Nurmi is defending against the submission attempts here by Berganovic.
Berganovic trying to mount his opponent but Nurmi defends it.
Nurmi is in trouble now - Berganovic has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmi regains half guard.
Nurmi won't allow Berganovic to pass to mount.
Berganovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berganovic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nurmi.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berganovic is trying to work for a kimura but Nurmi is defending well.

Berganovic seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmi defends the submission attempt.
Nurmi is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berganovic wants to take a breather but Nurmi is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Nurmi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nurmi wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slobo Berganovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi'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.

Nurmi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Berganovic misses.
Nurmi blocks a head kick by Berganovic.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berganovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmi throws a head kick but Berganovic moves out of range.
Nurmi throws a head kick that misses.
Berganovic throws a shot from downtown. Nurmi moves away and avoids it.
Berganovic sizes up Nurmi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmi walks into a stiff left hand from Berganovic.

Sakari Nurmi's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Berganovic misses its intended target.
Berganovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Nurmi.
Berganovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berganovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berganovic scores with a push kick.
A big right from Berganovic misses.
Berganovic throws a hook to the side of Nurmi's head but Nurmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Nurmi clinches.

Berganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berganovic throws a front kick aimed at Nurmi's knee but Nurmi avoids it well.
Berganovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berganovic misses with a takedown
and Nurmi counters with a series of strikes. Berganovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nurmi's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurmi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berganovic.
Nurmi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Nurmi throws a good cross that connects.
Sakari Nurmi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berganovic throws a low kick, looking for Nurmi's leg but Nurmi calmly moves out of range.
Nurmi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berganovic.
Nurmi slips a straight right by Berganovic.
Nurmi misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic tried to score with a low kick but Nurmi checks it.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown but Nurmi shows good takedown defense.
Sakari Nurmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobo Berganovic.
Nurmi cracks a nice hook into Berganovic's ribs.
Berganovic misses with a double jab.
Nurmi tries to clinch but Berganovic is having none of it.
Nurmi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berganovic.
Jab, jab by Berganovic - just one landing.
Jab, jab by Berganovic - just one landing.
Nurmi is looking to clinch but Berganovic is avoiding it.
Berganovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berganovic lands a head shot.
Nurmi lands with a cross.
Nurmi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmi throws a sloppy head kick and Berganovic moves out of range easily.
Berganovic misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi lands a glancing blow to the side of Berganovic's head.
Berganovic throws a hook but Nurmi avoids it easily.
Nurmi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurmi moves forwards but Berganovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmi throws a leg kick
and Berganovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berganovic cracks Nurmi with an open hand slap.

Sakari Nurmi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nurmi scores with a nice strike.
Berganovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurmi on the side of the head.
Berganovic throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmi's shoulder, as Nurmi tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmi moves in looking to clinch but Berganovic pushes him off.
Nurmi slips under a jab.
Berganovic misses with a looping right.
Berganovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Nurmi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmi scores with a head kick.
Berganovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berganovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berganovic misses with a body shot.
Berganovic throws a leg kick
and Nurmi counters with a leg kick.
Berganovic swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmi counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurmi staying out of range there.
Nurmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Berganovic is just out of range.

Nurmi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berganovic is trying to break the clinch but Nurmi is controlling him.
Berganovic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurmi trying to stall but Berganovic improves his position.
Berganovic wants to break free but Nurmi has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nurmi has Berganovic pressed against the cage, preventing Berganovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Nurmi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berganovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Nurmi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slobo Berganovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sakari Nurmi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Berganovic cracks Nurmi with an open hand slap.
Nurmi tries to clinch up but Berganovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Berganovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berganovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berganovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Berganovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berganovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berganovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berganovic swings widly with a right hand
and Berganovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Berganovic. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berganovic can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nurmi tries to clinch up but Berganovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmi tries to clinch but Berganovic moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berganovic throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmi's shoulder, as Nurmi tries to avoid the shot.
Nurmi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurmi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nurmi scores with a nice strike.
Nurmi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nurmi is looking to clinch.
Berganovic feints and then cracks Nurmi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmi down.
Berganovic throws a low kick, looking for Nurmi's leg but Nurmi calmly moves out of range.
Nurmi slips under a jab from Berganovic.
Berganovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmi avoids it really well and circles away.
Berganovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmi's head.
Nurmi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmi throws a wild body kick that Berganovic sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi lands a jab to the nose.
Berganovic scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berganovic.
Berganovic misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berganovic on the side of the head.
Berganovic throws the left hand but Nurmi avoids the punch easily.

Nurmi clinches up with Berganovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmi keeps control of Berganovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nurmi has Berganovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Berganovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmi tries to land a knee to the head but Berganovic blocks with his arms.
Nurmi has Berganovic pressed against the cage, preventing Berganovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurmi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berganovic walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berganovic lunges at Nurmi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmi's hand.
Nurmi cracks Berganovic with a good jab.
Berganovic misses with the combination.
Nurmi lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berganovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmi tries to clinch up but Berganovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Berganovic misses with a head kick.
Berganovic swings for the body but Nurmi moves out of range.
Berganovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berganovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Berganovic misses.
Berganovic lands an overhand right.
Berganovic misses with the combination.
Berganovic misses with a right hand
and Nurmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berganovic.
Berganovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmi jabs Berganovic right on the nose. Berganovic blinks but takes it well.
Berganovic misses with an uppercut
and Nurmi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Berganovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Nurmi rushes Berganovic and presses him up against the cage.

Nurmi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmi scores with a sloppy right hand. Berganovic should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmi fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nurmi pushes Berganovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakari Nurmi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slobo Berganovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berganovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nurmi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sakari Nurmi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slobo Berganovic.
Nurmi goes for a takedown attempt but Berganovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berganovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berganovic cracks Nurmi with an open hand slap.
Berganovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmi finds it's way round the side to connect with Berganovic's head.
Nurmi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berganovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slobo Berganovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berganovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slobo Berganovic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Slobo Berganovic waved his t-shirt featuring ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 90%'s logo in front of the cameras.