PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agasi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disicable -:Eminem . Abraham Berkovitz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Armand Agasi's chin.

Agasi
vs
Berkovitz

177 cm
28
177 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

174 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Berkovitz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkovitz throws a sloppy head kick and Agasi moves out of range easily.
Agasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berkovitz catches Agasi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berkovitz throws a nice looking combination but Agasi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berkovitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agasi.
Berkovitz fails with the takedown.
A slow jab from Berkovitz misses its intended target.
Agasi throws a head kick but Berkovitz moves out of range.
Agasi throws a body punch but Berkovitz moves out of range.
Abraham Berkovitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agasi cracks a nice hook into Berkovitz's ribs.
Agasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Berkovitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agasi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Berkovitz misses.
Agasi is looking to clinch but Berkovitz is avoiding it.
Berkovitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agasi but Agasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agasi misses with a wild body shot.
Berkovitz throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovitz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.

Berkovitz tries to sprawl but Agasi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berkovitz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agasi.

Agasi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berkovitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Agasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berkovitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agasi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Berkovitz looking for submissions off his back.

Agasi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berkovitz is just riding it out for now. Agasi eventually gives up the hold.
Berkovitz tries to get to full guard but Agasi has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berkovitz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Agasi pulls his head out easily.
Agasi lands with an elbow from half guard - 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!
Agasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Agasi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Agasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berkovitz's head.
Agasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Agasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berkovitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Berkovitz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agasi is aware though and is defending well.
Agasi passes Berkovitz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berkovitz gets full guard.

Berkovitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agasi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Agasi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Agasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berkovitz wants to sweep but no luck.
Agasi connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkovitz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Agasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berkovitz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agasi has managed to get both his arms back between Berkovitz's legs - danger averted.
Agasi pushes down on Berkovitz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkovitz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkovitz wants to get back to full guard.
Agasi is looking to advance position but Berkovitz won't allow it.
Agasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Agasi drops an elbow to the side of Berkovitz's head.
Berkovitz is looking to control Agasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berkovitz avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Agasi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Agasi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berkovitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Agasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Agasi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berkovitz tries to roll over but Agasi keeps him under control.

Berkovitz looking for submissions off his back.
Berkovitz gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armand Agasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Berkovitz misses with a head kick.
Berkovitz is looking to slow Agasi down with leg kicks.
Berkovitz looks to land a right hand but Agasi moved out of range.

Berkovitz shoots in and bounces Agasi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Berkovitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berkovitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Berkovitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Agasi trying to control the position.
Agasi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berkovitz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Agasi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Agasi has momentary wrist control but Berkovitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Berkovitz with a nice head shot there.
Agasi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berkovitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Armand Agasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agasi working Berkovitz over with strikes here.

Agasi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Agasi prevents Berkovitz from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Agasi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berkovitz is now in Agasi's guard. A big mistake from Agasi there, giving up the dominant position!
Berkovitz preventing the sweep.
Berkovitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berkovitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkovitz is looking to work some ground and pound but Agasi has wrist control.
Agasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkovitz.
Berkovitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berkovitz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berkovitz wants to pass the guard but Agasi is keeping the position.
Agasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agasi trying to keep a closed guard but Berkovitz is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agasi trying to control the position.
Berkovitz throws an elbow that misses. Agasi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berkovitz's guard. Nice move by Agasi!
Agasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkovitz's head.
Agasi working some strikes from top position.

Agasi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berkovitz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Agasi is looking to defend but Berkovitz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Agasi! Berkovitz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Agasi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abraham Berkovitz!
Post fight, Abraham Berkovitz took to the microphone: 'Ohhh Shit you just got Knocked the Fuck Out!'.