PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Bergele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko Bergele has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rini
vs
Bergele

220 cm
25
265 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
282 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Bergele!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bergele.

Rini gets caught flat footed, as Bergele shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rini is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bergele working for a triangle but Rini defends it easily.
Bergele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rini wants to stand but Bergele is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rini trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini stopping the sweep attempt from Bergele.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Uki Rini wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bergele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bergele staying out of range there.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Bergele misses
and Rini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bergele throws a body punch but Rini moves out of range.
Bergele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rini scores with a hook to the body. Bergele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Rini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergele looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rini wants to get back to his feet but Bergele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bergele wants to control from the top but Rini keeps moving.
Rini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergele trying to control but Rini is working from the bottom.
Rini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergele tries to free his leg and advance position but Rini is retaining full guard.
Bergele wants to control from the top but Rini keeps moving.
Rini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergele working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rini wants to stand up but Bergele is controlling him.
Rini is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bergele dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini dodges the ground and pound from Bergele.
Bergele scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rini to see if he's OK.
Bergele throws a strike aimed at the side of Rini's head but Rini avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
Bergele lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rini is not content to let Bergele control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Bergele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rini moves out of range as Bergele strikes.
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bergele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergele.
Rini leaves Bergele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergele motions for Rini to come forward. Bergele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rini misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rini is looking to wear down Bergele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rini scores with a shot to the body.
Bergele is breathing heavily.
Bergele dives in and grabs Rini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rini pushes down on Bergele's head and hops out.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Bergele.
Rini cracks Bergele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rini lands a jab to Bergele's midsection.
Rini connects with a body shot that sends Bergele's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bergele back to the cage. Rini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rini thuds a left hand into Bergele's body.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rini finds it's way round the side to connect with Bergele's head.
Rini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rini.
Rini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergele missing with a left hand there. Rini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergele shoots for a double leg takedown but Rini sprawls well. He's pushed Bergele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jarkko Bergele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rini jabs at Bergele's body.
Rini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rini jabs Bergele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini scores with a jab to the body.
Bergele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rini.
Jarkko Bergele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergele.
Bergele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergele throws a looping overhand right but Rini ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bergele.
Bergele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rini jabs at Bergele's body.
Uki Rini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rini thows a body shot but no joy.
Rini lands the left hand.
Rini throws a series of punches but Bergele avoids them all with ease.
Bergele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergele.
Rini lands a body shot.
Rini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uki Rini is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rini finds it's way round the side to connect with Bergele's head.
Bergele misses with a jab to the body
and Rini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bergele thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Rini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bergele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Rini. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uki Rini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bergele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bergele dives in and grabs Rini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rini pushes down on Bergele's head and hops out.
Rini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergele.
Rini tests Bergele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rini lands a nice looking body shot.
Rini with a nice cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rini!
Rini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergele at a distance.
Bergele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rini throws a body punch but Bergele moves out of range.
Rini lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergele moves away.
Rini scores with a nice head shot.
Rini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bergele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Rini.
Rini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergele at a distance.
Rini lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergele looks to throw the jab but Rini is out of range.
Bergele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bergele takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bergele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rini.
Rini lands a jab to the head.
Bergele misses with a body punch
and Rini counters with a series of strikes. Bergele will be more careful next time no doubt.

Bergele is rocked!
Rini throws a pinpoint strike between Bergele's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bergele crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rini scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!