PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Berzins
vs
Mudzuri

185 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
194 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Atlantis

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mudzuri is out of range.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berzins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mudzuri.
Mudzuri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berzins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mudzuri moves out of range of the body kick from Berzins.
Mudzuri lands a right hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mudzuri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Berzins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mudzuri lands a body shot.
Berzins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mudzuri.
Berzins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mudzuri.
Berzins scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Mudzuri wants to clinch
and Berzins counters with a body kick that stops Mudzuri in his tracks momentarily.
Berzins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berzins throws a head kick that half lands.
Berzins avoids the body shot from Mudzuri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Berzins.

Berzins rushes Mudzuri and presses him up against the cage.
Berzins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzins lands an elbow inside that Mudzuri shrugs off.
Berzins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mudzuri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berzins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mudzuri looking for a takedown.
Mudzuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mudzuri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mudzuri blocks the elbow strike.
Berzins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berzins throws an elbow but misses.

Berzins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Josiah Mudzuri has been cut.
Daniel Berzins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Berzins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mudzuri.
Mudzuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berzins.
Mudzuri scores with a jab to the head.

Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mudzuri tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mudzuri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Berzins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Berzins throws a front kick aimed at Mudzuri's knee but Mudzuri avoids it well.
A jab from Mudzuri misses.

Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mudzuri tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mudzuri back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Mudzuri is rocked!
Berzins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mudzuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Berzins finish him?
Berzins misses with a head kick.
Berzins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mudzuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Mudzuri moves to clinch but Berzins breaks away

and Berzins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berzins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri avoids a wild elbow strike from Berzins.
Mudzuri blocks the elbow strike.
Berzins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mudzuri misses with some punches.
Berzins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mudzuri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berzins is keeping busy.
Berzins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mudzuri is trying to pull guard but Berzins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berzins throws an elbow but it misses.
Mudzuri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniel Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Mudzuri.
Berzins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Mudzuri.
Berzins lands an elbow inside that Mudzuri shrugs off.
Mudzuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Berzins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berzins throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Berzins breaks the clinch.
Berzins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Mudzuri has closed the distance and engaged Berzins in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzins.
Mudzuri has a couple of punches blocked by Berzins.
Mudzuri throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mudzuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mudzuri is trying to maintain a safe position but Berzins gets an underhook and turns Mudzuri into the cage.
Berzins misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Berzins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Mudzuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Berzins misses with a leg kick.
Mudzuri throws a nice looking combination but Berzins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Mudzuri blocks the leg kick.
Mudzuri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berzins back to the cage. Mudzuri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Berzins.
Berzins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mudzuri's sensitive parts.
Berzins throws a sloppy head kick and Mudzuri moves out of range easily.
Berzins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mudzuri moves out of range as Berzins throws a body kick.
Berzins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berzins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Mudzuri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mudzuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mudzuri is breathing heavily.
Berzins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Mudzuri with that takedown attempt.
Berzins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Berzins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mudzuri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berzins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berzins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berzins is stalling here.
Daniel Berzins has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Mudzuri has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Berzins regains guard immediately.
Berzins looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzins, not yet.
Berzins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mudzuri on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins being controlled here, momentarily.
Berzins wants to get back to his feet but Mudzuri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mudzuri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berzins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berzins wants to stand but Mudzuri is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berzins scores with a spinning back kick!
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daniel Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzins is looking to score with low kicks.
Daniel Berzins is winning the standup battle so far.

Mudzuri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berzins sprawls well initially but Mudzuri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mudzuri trying to control the action but Berzins is working from the bottom.
Berzins won't allow Mudzuri to pass to mount.
Berzins is trying to control but can't.
Mudzuri trying to mount his opponent but Berzins defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is trying to control the action in half guard but Berzins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berzins misses with a low kick as Mudzuri jumps back.
Berzins throws a head kick but Mudzuri moves out of range.
Mudzuri throws a series of punches but Berzins avoids them all with ease.
Berzins connects with a leg kick. Mudzuri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mudzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudzuri tries to avoid it.
A big left from Mudzuri misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mudzuri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Berzins.
Berzins wants to slow Mudzuri down by chopping away at his legs.
Berzins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mudzuri's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Berzins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Mudzuri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mudzuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berzins.
Berzins scoring well with a low kick there.
Mudzuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berzins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berzins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mudzuri.
Berzins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mudzuri checks a leg kick.
Berzins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berzins lands with a nice body kick.
Berzins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mudzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudzuri tries to avoid it.
Mudzuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins scores with a kick to the body.
Berzins throws a nice head kick!
Berzins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berzins. Mudzuri shrugs it off though.
Berzins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berzins lands with a kick to the temple. Mudzuri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mudzuri blocks a head kick by Berzins.
Berzins lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzins thumps Mudzuri with a low kick.
Berzins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berzins lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berzins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berzins.
Berzins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berzins thows a body kick. Mudzuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Josiah Mudzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick from Berzins lands but Mudzuri takes it in his stride.
Berzins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berzins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berzins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Berzins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berzins throws a leg kick which misses Mudzuri's front leg but catches the back leg as Mudzuri tries to avoid it.
Berzins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mudzuri will feel that in the morning.
Berzins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mudzuri will feel that in the morning.
Berzins lands with a slapping head kick.
Mudzuri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Berzins lands a head kick. Mudzuri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berzins as he avoids it easily.
Crunch! Berzins slams his shin into Mudzuri's torso.
Berzins lands a front kick.
Berzins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berzins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mudzuri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berzins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berzins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mudzuri if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berzins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berzins keeps Mudzuri at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins scores with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berzins!
Berzins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mudzuri.
Berzins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berzins lands a head kick!

Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Mudzuri tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Mudzuri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice body kick there by Berzins.
A good leg kick by Berzins.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzins stuffs the takedown attempt from Mudzuri. Mudzuri gets slowly back to his feet.
Berzins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mudzuri can do to turn this around?
Berzins lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Berzins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berzins, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Berzins!
Daniel Berzins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.