PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Berdich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Berdich
vs
Gaarlandt

170 cm
30
142 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

175 cm
22
140 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaarlandt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gaarlandt wants to free his trapped foot but Berdich is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gaarlandt is looking for a kimura here.
Berdich tries to roll over but Gaarlandt keeps him under control.

Gaarlandt is working for a kimura but Berdich is defending it quite comfortably.
Berdich is looking to improve his position.

Gaarlandt is looking for a kimura but Berdich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaarlandt to get the leverage.

Gaarlandt seems to be looking for submissions.

Berdich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaarlandt pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berdich is looking for a sweep. Gaarlandt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Berdich looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaarlandt seems to be looking for submissions.

Berdich is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaarlandt.
Berdich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaarlandt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berdich sees it coming and defends easily.

Berdich is defending against the submission attempts here by Gaarlandt.

Gaarlandt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gaarlandt seems to be working for a kimura but Berdich defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berdich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaarlandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berdich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Gaarlandt pushes down on Berdich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berdich wants to get back to full guard.
Gaarlandt is pressing down on Berdich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berdich is holding on for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berdich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Berdich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaarlandt manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Gaarlandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berdich is aware though and is defending well.

Gaarlandt working for a triangle but Berdich defends it easily.

Berdich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich scoring with some ground and pound.
Gaarlandt has momentary wrist control but Berdich slips an elbow through the middle.

Gaarlandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdich defends well.
Berdich pushes down on Gaarlandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.

Berdich wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaarlandt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaarlandt taking some punishment here, with Berdich in his half guard.
Berdich wants to pass to mount but Gaarlandt is defending the position.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaarlandt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gaarlandt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berdich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berdich chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdich chips away with some ground and pound.
Berdich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berdich passes Gaarlandt's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Berdich is trying to work for a kimura but Gaarlandt is defending well.
Berdich is nestled in close to Gaarlandt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berdich lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berdich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Gaarlandt is rocked!

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus Gaarlandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gaarlandt drives through with a takedown into Berdich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Gaarlandt drops back looking for a leg! Berdich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berdich manages to kick Gaarlandt off! Gaarlandt jumps back into Berdich's guard.

Gaarlandt drops back looking for a leg! Berdich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berdich manages to kick Gaarlandt off! Gaarlandt jumps back into Berdich's guard.
Gaarlandt wants to pass the guard but Berdich is keeping the position.
Berdich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berdich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berdich working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Berdich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Berdich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaarlandt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdich has managed to get both his arms back between Gaarlandt's legs - danger averted.
Berdich cracks Gaarlandt with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich forces his way into half guard.
Berdich working over Gaarlandt with some ground and pound. Gaarlandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
Berdich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gaarlandt has hold of Berdich's hands but Berdich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berdich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berdich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaarlandt is pressing down on Berdich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Gaarlandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berdich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berdich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaarlandt is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaarlandt has momentary wrist control but Berdich slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Berdich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Berdich working some strikes from top position.
Berdich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaarlandt is still in real trouble! Can Berdich finish him?
Andy Berdich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berdich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaarlandt's head.
Berdich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berdich arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gaarlandt's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Berdich!
After winning the bout, Andy Berdich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.