PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toresten Flink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Flink
vs
bera

190 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Granite chin

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toresten Flink!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, matt bera!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flink tries to clinch but bera is having none of it.
Flink with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Flink has closed the distance and engaged bera in a clinch.
Flink working bera over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Flink.
Flink lands a damaging elbow.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
bera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flink gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flink gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from bera.
Flink manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
bera wants a takedown.
Toresten Flink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt bera.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Flink - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Flink is pressed up against the cage. bera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flink down to the mat. Flink avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
matt bera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
bera looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Flink. No joy for bera on that attempt.
bera shoots in and drives through. Flink sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flink connects with a knee to the head.
Flink unloads a knee to the mid-section. bera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flink lands a damaging elbow.
Flink utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flink landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flink lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flink crunches a lovely knee into bera's ribcage.
bera takes an elbow to the temple.
Flink landing knees to the head.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink lands a nice knee to the body.
Flink landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flink lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flink obliges.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
Flink unloads a knee to the mid-section. bera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flink crunches a lovely knee into bera's ribcage.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flink.
Flink lands an elbow just above bera 's eye.
Flink stalling the fight.
Flink lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flink crunches a lovely knee into bera's ribcage.
Flink lands a nice knee to the body.
Flink lands an elbow inside that bera shrugs off.
Flink utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flink lands a knee to the body.
Flink lands a damaging elbow.
Flink is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bera.
Flink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bera.
bera looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flink just misses with a elbow thrown towards bera's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
bera blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flink.
bera tries to score a body lock takedown but Flink shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flink lands an elbow that stopped bera in his tracks for a moment.
Flink working bera over with knees to the body.
bera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flink lands an elbow just above bera 's eye.
bera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flink gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
Flink lands a good knee to the midsection. bera won't want to take too many of those.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flink lands an elbow just above bera 's eye.
Flink lands a left hand.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flink putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
Flink is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. bera is defending well for now.
bera can't get the takedown.
Flink landing knees to the head.
bera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flink pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toresten Flink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bera takes one on the button.
bera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flink as he avoids it easily.
Flink tries to clinch but bera moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flink is looking to clinch but bera is avoiding it.
bera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flink sprawls well. Flink wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bera gets slowly back to his feet.
bera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flink's waist but Flink gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing bera off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toresten Flink 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flink scores a nice knee to the body.
bera is working for takedown but Flink is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
Flink lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toresten Flink has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Flink.
Flink landing knees to the head.
Flink lands a knee to the head.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
Flink is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flink has bera pressed against the cage, preventing bera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flink landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Flink.
Flink lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flink lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
bera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flink fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flink is looking to clinch but bera is avoiding it.
bera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toresten Flink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt bera.
Flink stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from bera is predictable there

and Flink moves into the clinch.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
bera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flink is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flink lands a nice knee to the body.
Flink landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bera wants a takedown but no success here.
Flink with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
Flink pushes off an throws an elbow but bera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Flink stalling in the clinch but bera improves position.
bera tries for a takedown but Flink manages to get underhooks.
bera can't break the clinch.
Flink comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
bera takes an elbow to the temple.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
Flink will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning bera up against the cage.
Flink wants to stall.
Flink pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Flink misses with a knee to the head.
bera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flink gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Flink sneaks out the side door and pushes bera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

bera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flink preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flink lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for bera!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
bera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flink wants to pass the guard but bera is defending well.
bera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flink is looking to take a break and control but bera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
bera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flink with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
bera is looking to improve his position.
Flink wants to stand but bera has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

bera feints and as Flink raises his hands in defense, bera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toresten Flink 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.

bera tries for a takedown but Flink circles away easily

and Flink counters by moving into the clinch.
Flink pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
bera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flink pulls his leg out and moves away.
bera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Flink gets a clinch.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Flink.
Flink comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flink unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flink utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flink landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bera takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flink lands a damaging elbow.
Flink stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flink obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flink.
Flink prevents the takedown attempt.
Toresten Flink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt bera.
Nice elbow from Flink.
Flink landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flink putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flink seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Flink lands an elbow that stopped bera in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flink.
Knees to the body from Flink.
Flink misses with an elbow over the top.
bera blocks the elbow strike.
bera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flink working bera over with knees to the body.
bera is trying to drag Flink to the mat but Flink just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flink unloads a knee to the mid-section. bera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
bera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that bera can do to turn this around?
bera blocks the elbow strike.
bera is trying to drag Flink to the mat but Flink just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flink using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bera.
Flink tries to land knees in the clinch but bera avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
bera looking for a takedown.
Flink tries to land knees in the clinch but bera avoids the damage to the body.
bera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flink is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flink lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flink lands a damaging elbow.
Flink lands an elbow that stopped bera in his tracks for a moment.
bera blocks the elbow strike.
Flink tries to land knees in the clinch but bera avoids the damage to the body.
bera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flink pulls his leg out and moves away.
bera tries for a takedown but Flink circles away easily

and Flink counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flink.
Flink gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flink with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
bera looking for a takedown.
Flink lands an elbow that stopped bera in his tracks for a moment.
Flink lands a damaging elbow.
bera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flink is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flink gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from bera.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flink obliges.
Flink landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flink comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flink using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flink with a knee to the head.
Flink gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flink lands an elbow just above bera 's eye.
bera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flink prevents it.
Flink utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
bera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flink prevents it.
Flink lands an elbow just above bera 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toresten Flink clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

bera shoots and misses
and Flink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bera shoots and misses

and Flink counters by clinching up.
Flink is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
bera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flink fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toresten Flink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt bera.
Flink tries to clinch up.
Flink avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bera misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Flink to counter with a crisp jab.
bera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
bera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Flink has closed the distance and engaged bera in a clinch.
Flink connects with a nasty looking knee right to bera's face.
bera tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Flink.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flink scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Flink.
Flink lands an elbow inside.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Flink working bera over with knees to the body.
Flink dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flink lands an elbow inside that bera shrugs off.
bera working hard to break the clinch.
Flink stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
Flink lands a good knee to the midsection. bera won't want to take too many of those.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Flink.
Flink with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flink looking to throw knees to the head but bera is blocking nicely.
bera tries to circle away but Flink has him pinned against the cage.
Flink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from bera.
Flink throws an elbow but it misses.
bera wants a takedown.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
bera blocks an elbow strike from Flink.
Flink missing with knees to the body.
bera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flink gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink crunches a lovely knee into bera's ribcage.
Flink misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flink throws an elbow but misses.
Flink trying to land knees to the body.
Flink tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
bera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flink obliges.
bera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flink has him pressed against the cage.
Flink creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
bera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
bera is trying to drag Flink to the mat but Flink just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flink looking to throw knees to the head but bera is blocking nicely.
bera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flink gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink lands an elbow inside that bera shrugs off.
Flink misses with a knee to the head.
Flink throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
bera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flink pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flink lands an elbow inside that bera shrugs off.
Flink lands a good knee to the midsection. bera won't want to take too many of those.
Flink throws an elbow that misses.

bera has hold of one of Flink's legs. Flink is fighting the takedown attempt but bera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bera thows a big elbow that misses.
bera with a flurry of punches that miss.
bera throws a big right hand that misses.
bera throwing strikes but missing.
Flink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flink tries to get out of the position.
Flink wants to stand and escape but bera is having none of it.
bera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
bera stands up over Flink, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
bera stops Flink from standing up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bera misses with a takedown
and bera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
bera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toresten Flink had his way with matt bera in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

bera fails with the takedown

and Flink counters by clinching up.
Flink is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flink lands a knee to the body.
Flink gets underhooks to prevent bera's takedown attempt.
Flink landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Flink.
Flink lands a good knee to the midsection. bera won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flink.
Flink crunches a lovely knee into bera's ribcage.
Flink scores a nice knee to the body.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flink.
bera tries to score a body lock takedown but Flink shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toresten Flink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt bera.
Flink connects with a knee to the head.
Flink gets underhooks to prevent bera's takedown attempt.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Flink prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bera takes a knee to the side of the body.
bera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flink gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flink lands an elbow that stopped bera in his tracks for a moment.
Flink is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
bera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flink landing knees to the head.
bera is working for takedown but Flink is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flink gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flink throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but bera blocks it with crossed arms.
Flink throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flink just misses with a elbow thrown towards bera's brow.
bera tries to break free but Flink pushes him back against the cage.
Flink throws an elbow but it misses.
Flink is looking to control bera's arms but bera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flink has his back to the cage.
Flink prevents bera from breaking the clinch.
bera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flink prevents it.
bera takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flink lands a knee to the body.
Flink stalling the fight.
Flink prevents the takedown attempt.
Flink scores with a knee to the head.
Flink lands a nice knee to the body.
bera has Flink pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flink manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
bera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flink pulls his leg out and moves away.
bera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flink tries to clinch up.
Flink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flink counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bera tries to keep at a distance but Flink has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flink lands an elbow that stopped bera in his tracks for a moment.
bera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
Flink lands an elbow just above bera 's eye.
Flink just leaning against bera, taking a breather.
Flink comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flink putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Flink's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flink lands an elbow inside that bera shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
bera takes a knee to the side of the body.
bera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flink working bera over with knees to the body.
Flink lands a nice elbow.
Flink crunches a lovely knee into bera's ribcage.
Flink creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through bera's defenses.
bera takes a knee to the side of the body.
bera takes a knee to the side of the body.
Flink is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
bera blocks an elbow strike.
Flink prevents a takedown attempt there.
matt bera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bera takes an elbow to the temple.
bera takes an elbow to the forehead.
bera is working for takedown but Flink is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toresten Flink showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flink, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:42
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:42
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toresten Flink!
Toresten Flink retains his light heavyweight title!