PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yona Berch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yona Berch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jensen
vs
Berch

153 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquin Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yona Berch!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berch misses with a takedown attempt
and Jensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jensen counters with a nice body shot.
Jensen really is a fat lump.
Berch shoots and misses
and Jensen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joaquin Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yona Berch.
Berch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jensen counters with a nice body shot.
Berch looks winded!

Jensen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berch did well to prevent Jensen getting side control.

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

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

Jensen is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berch tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.

Jensen seems to be working for a kimura but Berch defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jensen is trying to control. Berch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berch trying to control here.
Jensen controlling the action here.
Berch tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control.
Jensen working Berch over with strikes.
Berch controlling the position well.
Jensen prevents Berch from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berch trying to hold on to Jensen's head to control him but Jensen postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jensen counters with a nice uppercut.

Jensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berch sprawls well initially but Jensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berch is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Berch trying to control but Jensen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berch keeps working.
Berch works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berch looking for a sweep. Not yet Berch, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berch has control of Jensen's left arm, preventing Jensen from doing any damage.
Jensen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Jensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Berch with a poor takedown

and Jensen counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berch wants a takedown but no success here.
Berch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Berch has picked Jensen up - he's going for a ride! Berch dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jensen tries to roll over but Berch keeps him under control.
Berch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berch looks to land a strike but Jensen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Berch preventing the sweep.
Berch looking to sit in guard and control but Jensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen scoring with some ground and pound.
Jensen won't allow Berch to sweep him here.
Jensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Berch is trying to keep Jensen in close.
Jensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berch is trying to keep Jensen in close.
Jensen content to stall in guard here.

Jensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berch dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berch trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Berch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berch with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Berch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berch.

Berch is looking for a kimura here.
Berch is just content to waste time from the top position. Jensen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berch trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen trying to keep a closed guard but Berch is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jensen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yona Berch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Berch scores with a shot to the body.
Berch has his takedown stuffed
and Jensen counters with a straight right hand.

Berch takes the fight into the clinch.
Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berch can do to turn this around?

Berch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Jensen drops back looking for a leg! Berch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berch manages to kick Jensen off! Jensen jumps back into Berch's guard.
Berch trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berch wants to get back to his feet but Jensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berch controlling the position.

Jensen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jensen has Berch in his guard.

Jensen keeping moving, preventing Berch from controlling successfully.
Joaquin Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Berch has gone for a leg lock! Jensen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berch's guard.

Berch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jensen throws an elbow that misses. Berch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jensen's guard. Nice move by Berch!

Berch wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berch postures up.
Berch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet.
Berch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jensen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berch working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berch is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berch forces his way into half guard.
Jensen is looking to improve his position.
Berch throwing shots but Jensen is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Berch from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yona Berch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yona Berch!