PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Latendresse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latendresse kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Bissonnette - La machine à scorer. Berzins has chosen Takedown - Blue Stahli as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oliver Latendresse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Berzins's chin.

Latendresse
vs
Berzins

185 cm
27
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

167 cm
27
218 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Latendresse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latendresse shoots in but no luck this time.
Latendresse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berzins pinned against the cage. Berzins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Berzins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Latendresse's guard.
Latendresse wants to sweep but no luck.
Latendresse being controlled here, momentarily.
Latendresse trying to control the position.

Berzins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Latendresse keeping moving, preventing Berzins from controlling successfully.
Latendresse is pulling down on Berzins's head. It's preventing any offense from Berzins, at least for the moment.
Latendresse wants to sweep here but Berzins controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Latendresse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berzins defends well.
Latendresse wants to sweep here but Berzins controlling him for the moment.
Berzins tries to free his leg and advance position but Latendresse is retaining full guard.
Berzins controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Latendresse's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Berzins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latendresse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berzins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latendresse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins wants to take a breather but Latendresse is having none of it.
Latendresse is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at WarZone Training Facility 2, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Latendresse regains full guard. Nicely done.

Berzins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berzins trying to control but Latendresse is working from the bottom.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzins pushes down on Latendresse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berzins is taking a breather. Latendresse 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.
Berzins wants to take a breather but Latendresse is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berzins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latendresse is just riding it out for now. Berzins eventually gives up the hold.
Latendresse is in trouble now - Berzins has advanced to mount!
Latendresse is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berzins looking to control but Latendresse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berzins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Berzins has hold of Latendresse's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Latendresse manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berzins tries to control but Latendresse wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Latendresse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berzins defends well and Latendresse ends up having to push Berzins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berzins blocks a body shot from Latendresse.
Latendresse lands with a light punch inside.
Berzins is trying to pull guard but Latendresse has him pressed against the cage.

Berzins tightens his grip and picks Latendresse up, before dumping him to the ground. Latendresse manages to land in guard.
Latendresse pulls Berzins in close to prevent any damage.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Latendresse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latendresse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berzins!
Latendresse punishing his opponent with strikes.
Latendresse avoids the attempt from Berzins to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latendresse fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Latendresse lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berzins is desperately trying to improve his position but Latendresse has a good base and remains in mount.
Latendresse lands a heavy elbow.

It looks like Michael Berzins has been cut.
The referee warns Berzins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That has opened up Michael Berzins's cut even more.
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!
Latendresse lands a heavy elbow.

The cut above Michael Berzins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Berzins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliver Latendresse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzins tries to hold on but Latendresse pushes him away.
Latendresse landing strikes from the mount.

Berzins is rocked!

Michael Berzins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Berzins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Latendresse!
After winning the bout, Oliver Latendresse thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael Berzins stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you fight to end a stoppage via cut then you're a D bag'.