PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binho Berde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gustavsson
vs
Berde

196 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binho Berde!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson throws a combination. Berde tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gustavsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berde under the eye.
Gustavsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berde circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustavsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gustavsson scores with a one two! Berde had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gustavsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Berde should have avoided that one.

Berde shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berde was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berde wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling his arm.
Berde is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gustavsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gustavsson tries to buck Berde off but Berde is having none of it.
Gustavsson is working hard here to advance position.
Berde landing a few strikes.
Berde wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling his arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Gustavsson is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berde is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gustavsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Berde misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Berde trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson stops Berde from passing to mount.
Gustavsson tries to bench press Berde off him but Berde keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gustavsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Berde has a good base and remains in mount.
Berde throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gustavsson because Berde loaded up on that one.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position but Berde isn't that keen on the idea.
Berde in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavsson blocking the ground and pound.
Berde controlling from mount.
Berde can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustavsson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Berde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berde content just to control the position here.
Gustavsson can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berde controlling the pace for now.
Berde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustavsson is trying to escape the mount.
Berde scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gustavsson?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position but Berde isn't that keen on the idea.
Berde controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Binho Berde dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Berde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustavsson but Gustavsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustavsson lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustavsson!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Berde.
Gustavsson tries to bench press Berde off him but Berde keeps the position.
Berde wants to stand but Gustavsson has his arm trapped.
Berde gets to mount! Gustavsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Berde dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berde controlling from the full mount.
Gustavsson is in a horrible position here. Berde smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berde tries to control but Gustavsson wriggling away.

Berde with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Berde has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berde is looking to stand but Berde has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Berde is breathing heavily.
Gustavsson is looking to get to half guard.
Gustavsson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gustavsson is in bad spot here.

Berde has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gustavsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustavsson is really stuck here.
Berde wants to control but Gustavsson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berde has the hooks in. Gustavsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Berde is looking to control Gustavsson but Gustavsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Berde working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Berde throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gustavsson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gustavsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Binho Berde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustavsson rolls, trying to escape but Berde keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berde's guard. Nice work there by Gustavsson.

Gustavsson drops back looking for a leg! Berde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berde manages to kick Gustavsson off! Gustavsson jumps back into Berde's guard.

Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Binho Berde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Berde dodges the punch combination from Gustavsson.
Berde slips a jab and a cross from Gustavsson.

Berde clinches with his opponent.
Gustavsson jumps guard but Berde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Berde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Berde has taken the fight to the clinch.

Berde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustavsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Berde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustavsson.
Binho Berde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berde takes a swing at Gustavsson's ribcage but misses.
Gustavsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Berde moves out of range.
Gustavsson looks to land a combination but Berde avoids it well.

Berde rushes Gustavsson and presses him up against the cage.

Berde pulls guard effortlessly.
Gustavsson postures up.

Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berde lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gustavsson!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson can't escape the position.
Berde controlling the pace for now.
Gustavsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Berde trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustavsson is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Berde working for a guillotine from mount but Gustavsson is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson gets back to half guard.

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.

Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gustavsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustavsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gustavsson is looking for a triangle but Berde pushes his legs off easily.
Berde works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berde passes to side control.
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Berde stands up and beckons Gustavsson to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustavsson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Gustavsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Binho Berde.
I've got Berde winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Binho Berde!