PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Berganovic
vs
Rusted

186 cm
31
180 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

185 cm
25
179 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berganovic.
Berganovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Berganovic finds it's target.
Rusted on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Berganovic tests Rusted's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rusted looks for the body kick but Berganovic saw that one coming.
Rusted is looking to land body kicks.
Berganovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Rusted misses.
Rusted shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Berganovic misses with a hook. Rusted ducked under it nicely.
Rusted throws a jab when Berganovic was well out of range.
Berganovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rusted displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berganovic throws out the jab.
Rusted was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rusted uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berganovic.
Rusted digs a good hook to Berganovic's body.
Berganovic throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
Berganovic lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berganovic slips under a jab from Rusted.
Rusted keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berganovic.
Rusted was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berganovic. That did some damage!
Berganovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Berganovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Berganovic tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Berganovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rusted does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rusted trying to control here.
Berganovic wants to stand up but Rusted is controlling the position.
Rusted is trying to stand up here but Berganovic is controlling him well.
Rusted wants to control but Berganovic is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic wants to stand but Rusted has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rusted looks to throw the jab but Berganovic is out of range.
Berganovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berganovic throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
Berganovic throws a head kick that misses
and Rusted counters with a straight right hand.
Rusted misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rusted throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berganovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Berganovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berganovic throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted with the counter takedown but Berganovic avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Berganovic misses the target.
Rusted blocks a jab.
Berganovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rusted connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rusted throws a body shot but no joy.
Berganovic clobbers Rusted with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rusted avoids the head kick by Berganovic.
Rusted steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Berganovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rusted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berganovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rusted with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Berganovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Rusted shoots for a takedown but Berganovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Berganovic misses the target.
Rusted thows a leg kick but Berganovic checks it
and Berganovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Berganovic coming out on top.
Berganovic throws a big shot that misses.
Berganovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
Berganovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusted counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berganovic scores with a head kick. Rusted tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusted dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berganovic. That did some damage!
Berganovic throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
Berganovic misses with a head kick.
Berganovic shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Berganovic. Those never looked like landing.
Rusted drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Berganovic defends it well.

Berganovic gets caught flat footed, as Rusted shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rusted working some strikes from top position.
Rusted sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Berganovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusted wants to pass the guard but Berganovic is keeping the position.
Berganovic working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rusted swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berganovic dives in and grabs Rusted's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusted pushes down on Berganovic's head and hops out.
Rusted shapes to counter with a head kick.
Berganovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rusted motions for Berganovic to come forward. Rusted throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
Berganovic throws a quick counter head kick but Rusted was just out of range.
Berganovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheers as Berganovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rusted doesn't seem phased though.
Berganovic tries to bum rush Rusted with a series of wild strikes but Rusted uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Berganovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Berganovic lands a head shot.
Rusted tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berganovic misses with a jab to the body
and Rusted counters with a head kick. That will keep Berganovic thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Berganovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Rusted.
Rusted slips a jab from Berganovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berganovic, right into the meat.
Berganovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rusted.

Rusted gets caught flat footed, as Berganovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rusted is on top in guard.

Rusted trying to control but Berganovic is working from the bottom.
Berganovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Berganovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rusted is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rusted has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berganovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rusted.
Rusted prevents Berganovic from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is looking for a sweep.

Berganovic decides to stand back up.
Berganovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rusted throws out the jab.
Slobo Berganovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Berganovic misses with a looping right.
Rusted looks to score with a jab to the body but Berganovic is just out of range.
It looked like Berganovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berganovic throws a hook but Rusted blocks it.
Berganovic misses with an uppercut.
Rusted takes one to the side of the head.
Rusted throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berganovic is defended easily by Rusted.
Berganovic shoots in and drives through. Rusted sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slobo Berganovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berganovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Berganovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Berganovic misses.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown but Rusted shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Berganovic gets a double leg takedown into Rusted's guard.

Rusted is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berganovic stopping the sweep attempt from Rusted.

Berganovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rusted, up you get!
Nice cross by Berganovic.
Berganovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berganovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berganovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Berganovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rusted.
Berganovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Rusted tries to counter it with a takedown but Berganovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rusted is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berganovic with a body shot.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusted on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berganovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rusted throws a push kick but Berganovic slaps the foot to one side.
Berganovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Berganovic avoids a kick to the body.
Berganovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusted lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rusted with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berganovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rusted flicks out a counter leg kick but Berganovic steps away.
Rusted scores with a leg kick.
Rusted lands a nice shot that snaps Berganovic's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rusted.
Berganovic misses with a takedown attempt - Rusted sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slobo Berganovic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rusted.
Berganovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Rusted off the cage and back into range.
Berganovic misses with a hook.
Rusted was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rusted jabs Berganovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berganovic throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rusted waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berganovic.
A jab from Berganovic does it's job there.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. Berganovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berganovic misses with an uppercut.
Berganovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted moves away from the strike by Berganovic.
Rusted swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berganovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rusted counters with a thumping low kick.
Rusted misses with a body shot.
Rusted is looking to land body kicks.
Berganovic throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rusted.
An inside leg kick from Rusted misses.
Berganovic lands a jab.
Berganovic cracks a nice hook into Rusted's ribs.
Jab by Berganovic.
Berganovic throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
Rusted takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berganovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rusted tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berganovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Rusted.
Berganovic lands with a hook. Rusted tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berganovic dives in and grabs Rusted's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusted pushes down on Berganovic's head and hops out.
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!
Berganovic misses with a left hand
and Rusted finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted shoots in for a double leg but Berganovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rusted connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berganovic looks for a takedown but Rusted sprawls well.
Berganovic connects with a jab.
Berganovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rusted with the counter takedown but Berganovic avoids it easily.
Berganovic throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted throws a push kick but Berganovic slaps the foot to one side.
Berganovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Berganovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berganovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rusted scores with a push kick.
Rusted fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berganovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rusted throws a leg kick but Berganovic moved away.
Jethro Rusted has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slobo Berganovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slobo Berganovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Rusted.
Berganovic moves out of range as Rusted throws a body kick.
Berganovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berganovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Berganovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rusted has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berganovic.
Rusted tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berganovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusted somewhat.
Rusted misses with a series of wild punches.
Berganovic is looking to counter the offense by Rusted and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Rusted - just one landing.
Rusted takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berganovic blocks a head kick by Rusted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Berganovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berganovic is looking to counter the offense by Rusted and move into the clinch.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Berganovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rusted slips a jab and a cross from Berganovic.
Rusted rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berganovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Rusted.
Rusted defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berganovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Berganovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rusted gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berganovic.
Good work by Berganovic as he checks the leg kick.
Berganovic scores with a nice head shot.
Berganovic throws a head kick but Rusted moves out of range.
Berganovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Rusted should have avoided that one.
Rusted chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berganovic can pounce on him.
Berganovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berganovic looks to land a left hand but Rusted moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jethro Rusted.
Well Berganovic 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slobo Berganovic!
After the big win, Slobo Berganovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 90% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.