PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Berlley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Catey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Catey's choice of entrance music: Groove me. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Berlley
vs
Catey

190 cm
27
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Berlley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johny Catey!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Catey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berlley - the referee stops the clock and Catey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berlley. Catey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Catey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Berlley has his foot on Catey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catey works his way back into a safe position though.

Berlley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Catey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Catey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Catey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Catey scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Berlley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Catey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berlley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catey has managed to get both his arms back between Berlley's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catey throwing strikes but missing.

Berlley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Berlley has his foot on Catey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catey works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Catey throwing strikes from guard but Berlley blocks nicely.
Catey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Catey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Catey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Berlley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Catey distracts Berlley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berlley looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berlley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

Berlley drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Berlley as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Catey screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Berlley! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kim Berlley!