PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Van Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sune Folkeson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gerry Van Berry's chin.

Folkeson
vs
Van Berry

186 cm
21
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

173 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerry Van Berry!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Berry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Folkeson circles away.
Van Berry defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Folkeson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Berry slips under a jab.
Van Berry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Berry has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Berry.
Van Berry defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Van Berry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Folkeson staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkeson throws a jab when Van Berry was well out of range.
Folkeson loads up on a big right hand but Van Berry slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Folkeson.

It looks like Gerry Van Berry has been cut.
Folkeson avoids the head kick by Van Berry.
Gerry Van Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Berry tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Van Berry.
Van Berry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Folkeson tries to avoid it but Van Berry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Folkeson to the ground. Folkeson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Van Berry.
Van Berry shoots in but Folkeson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Berry tries for a takedown but Folkeson circles away easily
and Folkeson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Berry shoots for a takedown but Folkeson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Berry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folkeson manages to avoid it.
Van Berry shoots in looking for a takedown. Folkeson tries to sprawl out of it but Van Berry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Folkeson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Berry shoots in but no luck this time.
Folkeson throws a jab when Van Berry was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Folkeson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry throws a body punch but Folkeson moves out of range.
Sune Folkeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Berry shoots in for a takedown but Folkeson shows good takedown defense.

Folkeson tries to sprawl but Van Berry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Berry with the ground and pound but Folkeson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Folkeson wants to stand but Van Berry is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Berry throws a big elbow that misses.
Folkeson wants to stand and escape but Van Berry is having none of it.
Van Berry wants to pass the guard but Folkeson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Berry throws a strike but Folkeson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Van Berry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Folkeson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Folkeson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Sune Folkeson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerry Van Berry's cut.
That's time! Folkeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A slow jab from Folkeson misses its intended target.
Folkeson slips a straight right by Van Berry.
Folkeson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Berry's head.
Gerry Van Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Berry misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Folkeson counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Folkeson misses the target.
Folkeson moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Berry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Folkeson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Van Berry looking to ground and pound but Folkeson is blocking nicely.
Folkeson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Van Berry throws a strike there. Folkeson manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Berry drops an elbow to the side of Folkeson's head.
Van Berry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Folkeson's head.

Van Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Berry misses with a head shot. Folkeson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Berry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Folkeson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Berry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Folkeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Folkeson keeping full guard, as Van Berry tries to pass.
Van Berry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Berry looking to pass the guard.
Folkeson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Van Berry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Folkeson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Folkeson has escaped and now he's on top!

Van Berry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Folkeson escapes and throws Van Berry's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry struggling a bit here.
Van Berry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Van Berry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerry Van Berry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Berry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Folkeson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Berry tries for a takedown but Folkeson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Folkeson misses.
Folkeson throws a hook to the side of Van Berry's head but Van Berry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Folkeson does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Berry is defended easily by Folkeson.
Sune Folkeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Van Berry.
Folkeson misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Berry tries for a takedown but Folkeson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Berry misses with a body kick.
Van Berry shoots in and drives through. Folkeson sprawls well.
Van Berry throws a leg kick that misses.
Folkeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Berry moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Berry fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Folkeson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Berry doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Folkeson.
Van Berry fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Berry shoots for a double leg takedown but Folkeson sprawls well. He's pushed Van Berry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Folkeson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Folkeson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Folkeson misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Berry.
Van Berry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Folkeson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry misses with a looping left.
Van Berry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Folkeson.
Folkeson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Berry has his takedown stuffed
enabling Folkeson to counter with a crisp jab.
Folkeson lands a really nice looking cross but Van Berry seems unphased.
Van Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Berry dives in and grabs Folkeson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Folkeson pushes down on Van Berry's head and hops out.
Folkeson leaves Van Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Folkeson slips a straight right by Van Berry.
Van Berry fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Folkeson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Folkeson looks to land a right hand but Van Berry moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sune Folkeson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Folkeson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerry Van Berry!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gerry Van Berry waved his t-shirt featuring Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75's logo in front of the cameras.