PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Berdnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - St. Anger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Berdnikov
vs
Bikermann

168 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

162 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Berdnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Berdnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikermann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bikermann.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berdnikov.
Bikermann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berdnikov. That one must have hurt.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Berdnikov circles away easily
letting Berdnikov counter with a right hand.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bikermann.
Bikermann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berdnikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Bikermann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berdnikov lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Berdnikov.
Bikermann has his takedown stuffed
and Berdnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berdnikov stalks Bikermann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bikermann's face. Bikermann staggers backwards, shaken.
Berdnikov scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berdnikov throws a series of strikes that have Bikermann backpedaling.

Bikermann is rocked!
Berdnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bikermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Berdnikov finish him?
Berdnikov drops Bikermann with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bikermann! Berdnikov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Berdnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.