PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Berger (ranked 24851 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silat Indo (ranked 5962 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Berger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Berger
vs
Indo

183 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

169 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silat Indo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Indo gets a double leg takedown into Berger's guard.
Indo throws a big elbow that misses.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Indo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Indo stands and steps away. Berger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Berger moves into the clinch successfully.

Indo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Indo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Indo punches the canvas rather than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Indo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Indo controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Berger right now.
Berger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Berger covering up well under a series of strikes from Indo.
Indo controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Indo looking to break Berger's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berger remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Indo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Indo working for a choke but Berger is defending well.
Indo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Berger.
Berger trying to control the hands but Indo breaks the grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indo struggling to land strikes to the head as Berger covers up.

Indo working for a choke but Berger is defending well.
Berger wants to escape the position.
Indo controlling the position well here. Berger rolled but Indo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Berger tries to roll but Indo sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Berger defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Indo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Indo gets his hands free as Berger looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Indo missing with strikes from the back.
Indo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silat Indo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Indo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Indo's guard.

Indo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berger defends well.
Indo pulls Berger in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berger gets to his feet - Indo follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Indo darts in and clinches Berger up against the cage.
Berger is looking to control Indo's arms but Indo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berger has his back to the cage.

Indo lands a takedown into guard.
Indo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Indo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Indo wants to control from the top but Berger keeps moving.
Berger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Indo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Indo closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Indo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berger wants to clinch up but Indo keeps it at a distance.

Indo takes the fight into the clinch.

Indo breaks the clinch.

Indo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berger's guard.
Berger seems keen to control Indo's posture.

Berger is working an open guard so Indo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Indo pushes Berger up against the cage in a clinch.

Indo pulls Berger into guard.
Indo controlling the position.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berger with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger working some strikes from top position.

Indo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berger uses it to pass to side control.
Indo is trying to control Berger's posture but Berger avoids it.

Berger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Indo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Indo lands in his opponent's guard.
Indo is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Indo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silat Indo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Indo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Berger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Indo manages to move to mount!
Berger blocking the ground and pound.
Berger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Indo punching from mount but Berger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Indo controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indo throwing strikes here but Berger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Berger tries to hold on but Indo pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Indo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Indo throwing strikes here but Berger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Indo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Indo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Berger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Berger!

Berger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Indo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berger has managed to get both his arms back between Indo's legs - danger averted.
Silat Indo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Berger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silat Indo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Indo throws a sloppy head kick and Berger moves out of range easily.
Joseph Berger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Indo has managed to clinch.

Indo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Indo moves into the clinch.
Berger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Indo pulls guard successfully.
Indo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berger is one step ahead there.
Berger being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berger wanted to stand there but Indo had control of the position.
Indo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Indo has Berger pulled in close to control his posture.
Indo looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Indo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berger manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berger is trying to control the position but Indo postures up.
Indo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berger wants to sweep but no luck.
Berger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Indo pushes down on Berger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Indo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Indo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silat Indo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Indo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silat Indo!