PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Berdowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Ginger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Berdowski
vs
Ginger

184 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ye Olde Clothe Shoppe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Berdowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Ginger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Berdowski.
Ginger looks gassed!
Ginger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Berdowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ginger is just riding it out for now. Berdowski eventually gives up the hold.

Berdowski is trying to work for a kimura but Ginger is defending well.

Berdowski is trying to work for a kimura but Ginger is defending well.
Ginger tries to kick Berdowski off but Berdowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berdowski is working away from the top position though.

Berdowski is working for an americana but Ginger has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Berdowski was thinking about the submission.
Berdowski advances position into side control!

Berdowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ginger struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Berdowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ginger tries to buck Berdowski off but Berdowski is having none of it.

Berdowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ginger, who protects the arm well.
Ginger gets back to half guard.

Berdowski is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ginger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Berdowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ginger defends it well.

Berdowski is looking for a kimura here.

Berdowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Berdowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ginger has managed to free his arm - good work.

Berdowski is looking for a kimura but Ginger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berdowski to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Berdowski is looking for a kimura here.

Berdowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ginger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Berdowski sneaks back into half guard.

Berdowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ginger pulls his head out easily.
Ginger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ginger trying to mount his opponent but Berdowski defends it.
Nice strikes from Ginger there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berdowski looking for submissions off his back.
Ginger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Berdowski with the active half guard here but Ginger passes nicely into side control.
Berdowski is not content to let Ginger control the position.
Berdowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ginger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ginger trying to control the action but Berdowski is working from the bottom.
Ginger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ginger is trying to control. Berdowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Berdowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ginger pulls his head out easily.
Berdowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ginger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ginger's back!
Ginger turns into Berdowski and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdowski is looking for a triangle but Ginger pushes his legs off easily.

Berdowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ginger escapes and throws Berdowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ginger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Berdowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berdowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ginger working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berdowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berdowski wants to get back to full guard.
Berdowski manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Berdowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ginger trying to control but Berdowski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Ginger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ginger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berdowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Berdowski looking for submissions off his back.

Berdowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Berdowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berdowski tries to roll over but Ginger keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Berdowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ginger pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger wants to control but Berdowski is keeping him busy.
Ginger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ginger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ginger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berdowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ginger is taking a breather. Berdowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Liam Ginger has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ginger misses with a takedown

and Berdowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Berdowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ginger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berdowski has Ginger in his guard.
Ginger trying to control but Berdowski is working from the bottom.

Berdowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Berdowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ginger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ginger has picked Berdowski up and slammed him! Berdowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Ginger manages to pass to side control!
Berdowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ginger passes to side control.
Berdowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Berdowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Berdowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ginger pulls his head out easily.

Berdowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berdowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ginger pulls his head out easily.
Ginger wants to take a breather but Berdowski is having none of it.
Ginger slips a nice elbow through Berdowski's hands, connecting with Berdowski's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berdowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Berdowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ginger is aware though and is defending well.
Berdowski keeping moving, preventing Ginger from controlling successfully.

Berdowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jakub Berdowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Berdowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Berdowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berdowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Berdowski!