PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Federico Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federico Berger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Berger
vs
Burgundy

160 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Amped Performance

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 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Federico Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgundy.

It looks like Federico Berger has been cut.
Burgundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy looks winded!
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.

Berger gets a clinch.

Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Berger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Burgundy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is nestled in close to Burgundy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Berger stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Berger counters by clinching up.
Burgundy is trying to push Berger away but Berger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berger can't get the takedown.
Berger can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Berger scores with a hook to the body.
Berger really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burgundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berger.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Berger has him pinned against the cage.

Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Berger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger wants to clinch.
Berger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burgundy misses with a double jab

and Berger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berger.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses

and Berger moves into the clinch.
Burgundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berger tries to pull guard but Burgundy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Berger instigates a clinch.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Berger throws knees to the body.
Berger looking for a takedown.

Berger breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.

Berger moves into the clinch.
Berger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Federico Berger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Burgundy throws a series of punches but Berger avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Berger has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.

Berger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Berger moves into the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgundy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Berger drives through and clinches with Burgundy against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berger.
Berger is trying to pull guard but Burgundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgundy walks away with a smile on his face. Berger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berger shoots in looking for a takedown but Burgundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burgundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berger.
Berger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burgundy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Berger clinches.
Berger prevents Burgundy from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy has had enough of the clinch but Berger keeps him there for the moment.

Berger manages to break the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berger fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burgundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
Berger is looking to counter the offense by Burgundy and move into the clinch.
Berger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burgundy as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berger wants to clinch.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.

Berger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Burgundy!
Berger lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berger lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy struggling a bit here.
Burgundy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Burgundy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Berger stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Federico Berger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burgundy misses with the combination.

Berger moves into the clinch successfully.
Burgundy gets underhooks to prevent Berger's takedown attempt.
Berger keeps control of Burgundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgundy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ron Burgundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Burgundy misses with a straight right.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Federico Berger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Berger closes the distance and clinches.
Berger tries for a takedown but Burgundy manages to get underhooks.

Berger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Berger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burgundy letting Berger take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burgundy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berger.
Berger dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.

Berger moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berger breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.

Berger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burgundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berger has him pressed against the cage.
Berger looking for a takedown.
Burgundy wants to break free but Berger has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgundy is trying to force a seperation but Berger has the dominant position.
Berger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berger tries to counter by clinching up but Burgundy breaks away and moves out of range.
Berger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berger misses with a head kick.
Federico Berger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ron Burgundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burgundy 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!