PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turma comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Berzevaco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. On his way into the cage it seems that Teppo Turma has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Teppo Turma seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Turma
vs
Berzevaco

190 cm
30
182 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

178 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turma tries to clinch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Berzevaco thows a body shot but no joy.
Berzevaco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turma.
Berzevaco throws a hook to the side of Turma's head but Turma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turma tries for a takedown but Berzevaco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berzevaco lands a nice shot to the body.
Turma shoots in but no luck this time.
Turma throws a low kick, looking for Berzevaco's leg but Berzevaco calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Berzevaco lands.
Turma shoots in for a double leg but Berzevaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Turma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turma ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Turma's corner calls for a 1-2. Turma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Turma.
Turma wants to clinch up but Berzevaco keeps it at a distance.
Berzevaco lands with a shot 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!
A leg kick checked by Berzevaco.
Turma tries to clinch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Turma motions for Berzevaco to come forward. Turma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo Turma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma connects with a jab.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turma tries to clinch but Berzevaco is having none of it.
Berzevaco blocks a low kick nicely.
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turma manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses.
Turma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turma is looking to clinch.
Berzevaco throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berzevaco, right into the meat.
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!

Berzevaco gets a double leg takedown into Turma's guard.
Berzevaco wants to get up but he can't break Turma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Turma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Berzevaco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzevaco has managed to get both his arms back between Turma's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzevaco is one step ahead there.
Turma trying to keep a closed guard but Berzevaco is proving a slippery customer.

Turma has his foot on Berzevaco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berzevaco works his way back into a safe position though.
Berzevaco passes Turma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turma won't allow Berzevaco to pass to mount.
Turma is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berzevaco trying to mount his opponent but Turma defends it.
Turma trying to control from the bottom.

Turma is defending against the submission attempts here by Berzevaco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco drops an elbow to the side of Turma's head.
Turma is trying to get back to full guard.
Turma is working hard here to advance position.

Berzevaco decides to return to a standing position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berzevaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turma tries to clinch up.

Berzevaco 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.
Turma looking for a sweep. Not yet Turma, not yet.
Berzevaco wants to pass the guard but Turma is keeping the position.
Berzevaco passes into half guard.
Turma wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is keen to just control but Turma is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turma is trying to control but can't.
Berzevaco is pressing down on Turma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turma is holding on for now.
Turma gets back to full guard.

Turma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berzevaco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berzevaco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berzevaco trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Turma looking for a sweep. Not yet Turma, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco tries to free his leg and advance position but Turma is retaining full guard.
Turma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turma can't keep his opponent in guard - Berzevaco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Berzevaco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berzevaco throws a one two combo.
Berzevaco dips to his left and cracks Turma with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Berzevaco.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berzevaco loads up on a big right hand but Turma slips the punch.
Berzevaco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berzevaco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turma throws a shot to the body.
Turma lands a jab.
Berzevaco scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Turma enables Berzevaco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Berzevaco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakeem Berzevaco has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turma is looking for a sweep.
Turma is not content to let Berzevaco control the position.
Turma sneaks back into half guard.

Turma looking for submissions off his back.
Berzevaco trying to control the action but Turma is working from the bottom.
Berzevaco trying to mount his opponent but Turma defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turma trying to hold on to Berzevaco's head to control him but Berzevaco postures up.
Turma gets full guard.

Turma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berzevaco defends it easily.
Berzevaco is stalling in the full guard.
Turma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzevaco's guard.
Turma stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzevaco has control of Turma's left arm, preventing Turma from doing any damage.
Turma trying to control but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma looking to pass the guard.
Turma stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
Turma wants to control from the top but Berzevaco keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turma tried to score with a low kick but Berzevaco checks it.
Berzevaco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berzevaco connects with an inside leg kick.
Berzevaco misses with a body kick.
Turma scores with a leg kick.
Berzevaco misses with a looping left.
Turma shoots in and drives through. Berzevaco sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco slips a straight right by Turma.
Turma scores with a leg kick.
Berzevaco avoids a kick to the body.

Berzevaco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Berzevaco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turma's legs.
Berzevaco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turma to see if he's OK.
Berzevaco is looking to take a break and control but Turma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berzevaco moves into full mount! Turma won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Berzevaco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Berzevaco misses with a looping left.
Berzevaco swats away the attempt to clinch by Turma.
Turma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berzevaco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berzevaco misses with a shot to the body
and Turma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berzevaco throws a body punch but Turma moves out of range.

Berzevaco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berzevaco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berzevaco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turma keeps working.
Turma moves into full guard.
Turma keeping full guard, as Berzevaco tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berzevaco with a nice head shot there.
Berzevaco pushes down on Turma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berzevaco uses his free foot to push down on Turma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turma.
Berzevaco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berzevaco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turma looks a forlorn figure.
Berzevaco looking to control but Turma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turma is desperately trying to improve his position but Berzevaco has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzevaco trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berzevaco lands a big elbow.
Berzevaco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berzevaco controlling from the full mount.
Berzevaco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turma is not content to let Berzevaco control the position.
Turma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teppo Turma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma trying to control but Berzevaco postures up.
Berzevaco passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berzevaco looks to land a strike but Turma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turma controls Berzevaco momentarily but Berzevaco frees himself.
Berzevaco trying to control the position from guard on top but Turma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Berzevaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turma, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berzevaco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berzevaco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berzevaco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Berzevaco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berzevaco trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Berzevaco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzevaco postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzevaco is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Berzevaco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berzevaco 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Berzevaco!
Hakeem Berzevaco made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.