PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Von Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Bertsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cherry
vs
Bertsen

215 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bert Bertsen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cherry.

Bertsen rushes Cherry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bertsen manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bertsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cherry is one step ahead there.
Bertsen trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bertsen is looking to stand up but Cherry isn't so interested in that idea.

Bertsen working for a triangle but Cherry defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cherry tries to free his leg and advance position but Bertsen is retaining full guard.

Bertsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cherry throwing strikes from guard but Bertsen blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bertsen pushes Cherry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bertsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cherry's half guard.
Bertsen trying to pass the guard but Cherry defending well.
Bertsen wants to take a breather but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry tries to get to full guard but Bertsen has control of the leg.
Cherry regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertsen wants to control from the top but Cherry keeps moving.
Cherry wants to sweep but no luck.

Bert Bertsen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bertsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cherry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bertsen.
Bert Bertsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bertsen.

Bertsen gets a double leg takedown into Cherry's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertsen slips nicely into half guard.
Cherry is trying to get back to full guard.
Cherry trying to hold on to Bertsen's head to control him but Bertsen postures up.
Cherry wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cherry is trying to maintain the position but Bertsen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Bertsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bertsen 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.

Cherry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bertsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bertsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertsen prevents Cherry from getting back to his feet.
Bertsen wants to pass the guard but Cherry is keeping the position.
Bertsen wants to control from the top but Cherry keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertsen wants to stand and escape but instead Cherry has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cherry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bertsen is working an open guard so Cherry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bertsen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cherry's guard.
Bertsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cherry is retaining full guard.
Bertsen stops Cherry from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertsen trying to control but Cherry is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bert Bertsen.
Cherry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cherry checks a leg kick.

Cherry tries to sprawl but Bertsen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bert Bertsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertsen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertsen trying to control from half guard but Cherry is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cherry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Bertsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cherry prevents Bertsen from improving position.
Bertsen prevents Cherry from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertsen taking a breather here.
Cherry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bert Bertsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bertsen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bertsen prevents Cherry from improving his position.

Cherry makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Bertsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cherry manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bertsen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Cherry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bertsen regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cherry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bertsen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bertsen has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry wants to stand up but Bertsen is controlling him.
Bertsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cherry is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bertsen gets to his feet. Cherry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but Bertsen shows good takedown defense.

Bertsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cherry parries the strikes from Bertsen easily there. Bertsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cherry to escape.
Bertsen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Bertsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cherry, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cherry prevents Bertsen from moving into mount.
Bertsen trying to control the action but Cherry is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Cherry sneaks out the side door and pushes Bertsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bertsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cherry enables Bertsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cherry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bertsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cherry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Bertsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertsen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Bertsen!