PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Templeton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Berger
vs
Templeton

225 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berger.

Berger pushes Templeton up against the cage in a clinch.
Berger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Templeton after a bit of a struggle.

Templeton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Templeton sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berger is looking for a triangle but Templeton pushes his legs off easily.
Templeton sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Templeton gets to his feet - Berger follows without any prompting.
Berger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Berger moves out of range.
Trey Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Berger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Templeton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berger to the ground. Templeton is now in Berger's guard.

Templeton gets to his feet - Berger follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Templeton's guard.

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!
Berger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berger throwing strikes but missing.
Berger throwing strikes but missing.

Berger stands up from Templeton's guard - Berger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice shot by Berger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berger instigates a clinch.

Templeton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Templeton manages to end up in side control.

Berger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Berger blocks a head kick by Templeton.

Templeton closes the distance and clinches.

Templeton manages to pull guard.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berger working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Templeton pushes Berger off and scrambles back to his feet.

Templeton dives in and scores a takedown into Berger's guard.
Templeton looks winded!
Berger keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Templeton won't allow Berger to get back to his feet.

Berger scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Templeton moves into the clinch.

Berger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Templeton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Berger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Templeton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berger on his heels. He'll look to pass Berger's guard now, I'm sure.
Berger keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Berger looking for a sweep. Not yet Berger, not yet.
Trey Templeton has got the better of the ground game so far.

Berger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Templeton is aware though and is defending well.
Templeton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berger is keeping the position for now.
Templeton postures up in Berger's guard and throws a big left but Berger blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger wants to stand up but Templeton is controlling him.
Berger is trying to control the position but Templeton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Templeton stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Berger moves into range and clinches up with Templeton.

Templeton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Templeton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Berger postures up in Templeton's guard and throws a big left but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton controlling Berger's posture.
Berger working some strikes from top position.
Berger throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berger's guard.

Berger pushes Templeton off and gets back to his feet.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Berger keeps it at a distance.
Templeton throws a head kick but Berger moves out of range.
Berger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templeton swivels and escapes.
Berger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templeton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Templeton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Templeton stands up and beckons Berger to his feet.
Berger misses with a low kick.
Templeton's corner calls for a 1-2. Templeton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Berger tries to keep at a distance but Templeton has taken the fight into the clinch.

Templeton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Templeton is looking for a triangle but Berger pushes his legs off easily.
Berger throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Templeton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berger is aware though and is defending well.
Berger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berger stopping the sweep attempt from Templeton.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Templeton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Templeton pushes Berger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Berger keeps it at a distance.
Berger scoring well with a low kick there.

Templeton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Templeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Templeton gets tackled into the cage by Berger. Berger maintains the clinch.
Templeton stalling against the cage.
Templeton tries to break the clinch but Berger is controlling the position.
Templeton is pushing Berger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berger keeps control of Templeton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Templeton to keep the fight standing.
Templeton is trying to break the clinch but Berger is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton prevents Berger from breaking the clinch.
Templeton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Templeton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Berger can't fight it off and eventually Templeton manages to take the fight to the floor. Berger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berger controls Templeton momentarily but Templeton frees himself.
Berger keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Templeton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Templeton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Berger jumps into guard, dragging Templeton to the mat.
Templeton stands and throws Berger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berger is pushing Templeton's head away, looking to escape. Templeton manages to hold on to the position though.
Templeton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Templeton working the ground and pound but Berger is defending the strikes.

Templeton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Templeton closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Templeton uses from the top position.

Templeton stands up and waves to Berger to follow him.

Templeton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Berger to the mat! Berger manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton looking to pass the guard.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Templeton is pushing down on Berger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berger is fighting to maintain full guard but Templeton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Templeton throwing shots but Berger is blocking nicely.
Berger tries to kick Templeton off but Templeton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Templeton stops Berger from getting back to his feet.

Templeton is working for a submission of some sort.
Berger is staying active underneath Templeton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Berger pushes Templeton off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Berger misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Templeton.
I think Templeton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Templeton!