PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Barile
vs
Berhardt

175 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Barile counters with a good low kick that Berhardt was not able to check.
Berhardt checks a leg kick.
Barile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berhardt. Berhardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Berhardt slips a jab from Barile.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Barile off balance momentarily.
Berhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Barile shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barile tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Barile is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Barile prevents Berhardt from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barile.

Barile is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile prevents Berhardt from standing back up.

Barile is working for a kimura but Berhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Berhardt tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Barile is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barile to get the leverage.
Barile is looking to advance position but Berhardt won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Barile is working for a submission of some sort.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.

Barile seems to be looking for submissions.

Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Barile is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berhardt is just riding it out for now. Barile eventually gives up the hold.
Berhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barile.

Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barile stops Berhardt from getting back to his feet.
Barile missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.

Barile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barile.
Barile trying to pass the guard but Berhardt defending well.
Berhardt tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Barile is keen to just control but Berhardt is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barile throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
Barile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Barile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Barile throws a head kick that misses
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonino Barile dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Barile.
Berhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range.
Barile changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barile was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Berhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barile throws a leg kick that misses.
Barile throws a low kick but Berhardt moves out of range easily.
Barile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barile misses with a low kick.
Berhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt cracks Barile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barile throws a head kick that misses.
Barile throws a head kick that misses.
Barile checks a low kick from Berhardt.
Barile throws a quick counter head kick but Berhardt was just out of range.
Barile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barile cracks the inside of Berhardt's front leg.
Barile misses with a combination
and Berhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berhardt blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berhardt! But no joy.
Berhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barile misses with a straight right.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Barile ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barile's sensitive parts.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Berhardt just manages to avoid it.
Barile looks to land a body kick but Berhardt moved away.
Berhardt unleashes a big counter combination but Barile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Barile blocks a head kick by Berhardt.
Barile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Barile decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tonino Barile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berhardt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Barile is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barile to get the leverage.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berhardt is trying to stand.
Barile wants to pass to mount but Berhardt is defending the position.

Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Barile counters with a body kick that stops Berhardt in his tracks momentarily.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barile counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barile.
Berhardt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berhardt connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berhardt tries to avoid it but Barile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berhardt to the ground. Berhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berhardt checks a leg kick nicely.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.
Barile is looking to score with low kicks.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
Barile feinted with a counter takedown.
Barile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barile misses with a low kick.
Good work by Berhardt as he checks the leg kick.
Berhardt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barile lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Barile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Berhardt misses its intended target.
Berhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Barile ducked under it nicely.
Barile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Barile feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barile counters with a head kick. That will keep Berhardt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Barile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berhardt is trying to defend but Barile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!

Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barile throws out a leg kick but Berhardt moves out of range and Barile only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berhardt is trying to defend but Barile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berhardt is looking to escape.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him

Barile wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt is trying to stand.

Barile wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt won't allow Barile to pass to mount.
Barile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berhardt kicks off Barile and gets to his feet.
A solid body kick from Barile.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Barile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Barile.
Barile ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Barile decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berhardt's guard.

Berhardt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barile avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barile paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barile dives in and grabs Berhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes down on Barile's head and hops out.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Barile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barile!
Barile misses with a kick to the body.
Berhardt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Barile thows a leg kick but Berhardt checks it
and Berhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barile shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berhardt pinned against the cage. Berhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt misses with a double jab.
Barile throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berhardt's waist but Berhardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barile off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonino Barile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barile ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Barile throws a counter high kick but Berhardt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berhardt scores with a three punch combo!
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Barile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt looks to land a combination but Barile avoids it well.
Barile looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barile.
The fighters circling - Berhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winslow Berhardt!