PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wisnu Bertarung (ranked 3935 p4p, 3963 weight class) and Johny Pontas (ranked 0 p4p, 384 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bertarung
vs
Pontas

170 cm
24
162
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
163
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wisnu Bertarung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Pontas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pontas tries to clinch there but Bertarung circles away.
Pontas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bertarung.

Pontas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontas.
Bertarung is leaning against Pontas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pontas lands an elbow inside.
Bertarung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pontas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bertarung tries to break free but Pontas pushes him back against the cage.
Pontas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pontas lands an elbow just above Bertarung 's eye.
Pontas lands an elbow just above Bertarung 's eye.
Bertarung scores with a shot to the side of Pontas's head.
Pontas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Bertarung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pontas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Bertarung can't break the clinch.
Pontas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bertarung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
Bertarung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bertarung dodges an elbow strike from Pontas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarung taking a breather.
Bertarung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pontas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bertarung is working Pontas over against the cage.
Pontas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bertarung.
Pontas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bertarung avoids a wild elbow strike from Pontas.
Bertarung is trying to force a seperation but Pontas has the dominant position.
Bertarung is trying to break the clinch but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
Bertarung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pontas is trying to maintain a safe position but Bertarung gets an underhook and turns Pontas into the cage.
Pontas looks winded!
Pontas takes a shot to the head.
Bertarung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bertarung can't break the clinch.
Pontas has Bertarung pressed against the cage, preventing Bertarung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bertarung lands a shoulder strike.
Pontas misses with an elbow over the top.
Bertarung lands a hook that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
Bertarung can't break the clinch.
Bertarung lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung managing to block the knees to the body from Pontas.
Bertarung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bertarung.
A short right from Bertarung on the inside.
Bertarung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bertarung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bertarung.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bertarung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bertarung blocks the elbow strike.
Bertarung pushes Pontas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bertarung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bertarung.
Bertarung can't find room to land a body shot as Pontas controls the action.
Bertarung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bertarung avoids the elbow strike from Pontas, against the cage.
Bertarung pushes Pontas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertarung's efforts to push away.
Bertarung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bertarung digs a right hand underneath Pontas's ribcage. Pontas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pontas prevents Bertarung from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bertarung lands a hook that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
Bertarung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bertarung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bertarung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bertarung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bertarung trying to stall but Pontas improves his position.
Bertarung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pontass head.
Bertarung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pontas has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pontas.
A right handed body shot lands from Bertarung.
Bertarung is trying to stall.
Bertarung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Bertarung on the inside.
Bertarung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pontas backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertarung is looking to break free of the clinch but Pontas has double underhooks.
Pontas blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bertarung.
Bertarung misses with a body punch.
Pontas with a knee to the head.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bertarung slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Bertarung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bertarung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wisnu Bertarung 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.

Pontas closes the distance and clinches.
Pontas working aggressively here.
Bertarung is trying to break free.
Pontas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Bertarung.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung throws a head punch that misses.
Bertarung wants to get back to striking at distance but Pontas won't allow it.
Bertarung digs a right hand into Pontas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pontas's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pontas as Bertarung tries to tie him up.
Bertarung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pontas takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pontas lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bertarung.
Bertarung lands a nice uppercut.
Bertarung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Pontas.
Bertarung is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pontas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bertarung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertarung is defending well for now.
Bertarung misses with a punch to the body.
Bertarung takes an elbow to the temple.
Bertarung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pontas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertarung avoids it.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bertarung blocks the elbow strike.
Bertarung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pontas can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Bertarung.
Bertarung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bertarung pushes Pontas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pontas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bertarung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bertarung blocks an elbow strike.
Bertarung stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pontas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pontas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pontas prevents a body shot from Bertarung.
Bertarung digs a right hand into Pontas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pontas's gas tank.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bertarung is trying to break free.

Bertarung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertarung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pontas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bertarung.
Pontas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pontas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bertarung. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Bertarung misses.
Bertarung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pontas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bertarung is just out of range.
It looked like Bertarung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pontas with a nice calf kick.
Pontas lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung throws a right hand that Pontas ducks under and follows up with a left that Pontas also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bertarung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bertarung clinches with his opponent.
Pontas lands a knee to the body.
Bertarung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pontas misses with an elbow strike.
Pontas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bertarung can't find room to land a body shot as Pontas controls the action.
Bertarung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bertarung presses Pontas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bertarung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bertarung wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Bertarung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bertarung blocks a body shot from Pontas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung wants to break free but Pontas has control.
Pontas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bertarung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bertarung swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pontas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertarung avoids the elbow strike from Pontas, against the cage.
Pontas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pontas prevents Bertarung from breaking the clinch.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pontas tries to land a knee to the head but Bertarung blocks with his arms.
Pontas lands an elbow that stopped Bertarung in his tracks for a moment.
Pontas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bertarung has had enough of the clinch but Pontas keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Bertarung.
Pontas misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johny Pontas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bertarung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pontas misses the jab.
Wisnu Bertarung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bertarung swats away the attempt to clinch by Pontas.
Bertarung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pontas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bertarung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bertarung keeps the fight on the outside.
Bertarung throws a big counter combination but Pontas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bertarung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johny Pontas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertarung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pontas tries to clinch but Bertarung moves out of range.
Pontas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Pontas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Pontas has managed to clinch.
Pontas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bertarung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pontas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pontas keeps control of Bertarung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bertarung tries to throw a body punch but Pontas avoids it by throwing Bertarung back against the cage.
Pontas trying to control the position but instead, Bertarung has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pontas into the cage.
Pontas misses with an elbow strike.
Pontas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pontas blocking some punches.
Pontas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pontas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pontas throws an elbow but misses.
Bertarung is trying to break the clinch but Pontas is controlling him.
Bertarung blocks an elbow strike.
Bertarung blocks an elbow strike from Pontas.
Pontas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wisnu Bertarung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Bertarung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pontas lands an elbow inside that Bertarung shrugs off.
Bertarung dodges an elbow strike from Pontas.
Bertarung avoiding damage as Pontas throws knees to the body.
Bertarung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bertarung tries to break free but Pontas pushes him back against the cage.
Bertarung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bertarung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Bertarung breaks from the clinch.
Pontas tries to clinch there but Bertarung circles away.
No joy there for Bertarung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pontas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pontas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bertarung scores with a three punch combo!

Pontas takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pontas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pontas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pontas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pontas pushes off an throws an elbow but Bertarung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bertarung.
Pontas misses with a knee strike.
Pontas lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bertarung lands a nice shot to the body.
Bertarung tries to throw a body punch but Pontas avoids it by throwing Bertarung back against the cage.
Bertarung misses with a punch on the inside.
Bertarung blocks the elbow strike.
Pontas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pontas lands a damaging elbow.
Bertarung stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pontas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bertarung's brow.
Pontas lands an elbow that stopped Bertarung in his tracks for a moment.
Johny Pontas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertarung lands a nice shot to the body.
Pontas throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bertarung fails to land.
Bertarung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pontas or not.
A short right from Bertarung.
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!
Pontas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bertarung is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bertarung.
Wisnu Bertarung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pontas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bertarung tries to stall but Pontas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pontas blocking some punches.
Pontas is pushing Bertarung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bertarung swings wildly with an uppercut but Pontas uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wisnu Bertarung.
Well Bertarung 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Wisnu Bertarung!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Wisnu Bertarung!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Wisnu Bertarung!

Wisnu Bertarung wins by unanimous decision!