PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friolaugur Sturlaugsson (ranked 25417 p4p, 4232 weight class) and Keenan Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry has chosen Ladies and Gentleman as his entrance music. Keenan Berry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sturlaugsson
vs
Berry

195 cm
25
285
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
275
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keenan Berry!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturlaugsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berry but Berry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturlaugsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berry but Berry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sturlaugsson walks into a straight right hand from Berry.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturlaugsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friolaugur Sturlaugsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sturlaugsson feints and as Berry raises his hands in defense, Sturlaugsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlaugsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturlaugsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sturlaugsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturlaugsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Sturlaugsson from controlling successfully.
Sturlaugsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
Sturlaugsson wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sturlaugsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Sturlaugsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sturlaugsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Berry sprawls well. He's pushed Sturlaugsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berry tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Berry.
Sturlaugsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berry sprawls and moves away.
Sturlaugsson shoots in for a takedown but Berry shows good takedown defense.

Sturlaugsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturlaugsson is in Berry's guard.
Sturlaugsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturlaugsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sturlaugsson stands and throws Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson trying to control the action but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sturlaugsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturlaugsson wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.

Sturlaugsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Sturlaugsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sturlaugsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berry defends it well.
Sturlaugsson is looking to stall here but Berry recovers full guard.
Sturlaugsson wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturlaugsson advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sturlaugsson in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friolaugur Sturlaugsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturlaugsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturlaugsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berry but Berry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturlaugsson shoots in for a double leg but Berry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berry dives in for a single leg takedown but Sturlaugsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturlaugsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berry misses with a looping left.
Berry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berry wants it to stay on the feet.
Berry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sturlaugsson defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friolaugur Sturlaugsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturlaugsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Berry tries to counter it with a takedown but Sturlaugsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sturlaugsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berry is fending him off so far but Sturlaugsson persists. Nope, Berry circles away and we're back to standing.
Berry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sturlaugsson with a body shot.
Sturlaugsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berry sprawls well. Berry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sturlaugsson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Friolaugur Sturlaugsson has been cut.
Sturlaugsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturlaugsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturlaugsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sturlaugsson shoots in but Berry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berry throws a fast counter high kick but Sturlaugsson manages to duck under it in time.
Berry slaps away a takedown attempt from Sturlaugsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sturlaugsson dives in and scores a takedown into Berry's guard.
Sturlaugsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturlaugsson wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Sturlaugsson looking to pass the guard.

Sturlaugsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sturlaugsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friolaugur Sturlaugsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sturlaugsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sturlaugsson, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a big elbow that misses.

Sturlaugsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Sturlaugsson is retaining full guard.

Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sturlaugsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between Sturlaugsson's legs - danger averted.
Sturlaugsson is pulling down on Berry's head to control his posture.
Sturlaugsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sturlaugsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sturlaugsson is tightening it up a little... Berry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Berry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Berry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sturlaugsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
Friolaugur Sturlaugsson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Keenan Berry stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd like to contribute my loss to my crack dealer, the casino hall by my house I go toinstead of training and that crackhead homeless girl that does dirty things to me for crack rocks. I Love you, Bridget!'.