PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Berkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkman has chosen Panopticon - The Ghosts of Haymarket Square as his entrance music. Steph Curry is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Curry
vs
Berkman

195 cm
19
244 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Very confident

Voodoo Nutrition
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Berkman!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Berkman lands.
Berkman misses with a wild body shot.
Curry slips under a jab from Berkman.
Curry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Curry motions for Berkman to come forward. Curry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curry throws a leg kick which misses Berkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Berkman tries to avoid it.

Berkman moves into range and clinches up with Curry.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Curry is blocking nicely.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but Curry blocks with his arms.
Berkman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Curry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berkman lands a knee to the head.
Berkman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that Berkman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Berkman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman lands a left hand.
Berkman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Berkman with a knee to the head.
Berkman blocks an uppercut.
Berkman tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Berkman misses with a knee to the head.
Berkman prevents Curry from breaking the clinch.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Curry is trying to force a seperation but Berkman has the dominant position.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but Curry blocks it.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berkman.
Berkman works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curry is defending well for now.
Berkman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Curry takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Steph Curry has been cut.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curry blocks it with crossed arms.
Berkman tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Curry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry throws a leg kick but Berkman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curry slips under a jab from Berkman.
Curry avoids the body shot from Berkman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berkman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkman misses with a hook. Curry ducked under it nicely.
Curry thinks about countering with a head kick.
Berkman misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
A punch combination from Berkman misses.
Berkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curry moves out of range as Berkman strikes.

Berkman drives through and clinches with Curry against the ropes.
Berkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berkman misses with a knee to the head.
Berkman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Curry's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berkman obliges.
Curry wants to break free but Berkman has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry wants to break free but Berkman has control.
Berkman tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Curry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Curry is trying to break free.
Curry blocks an elbow strike from Berkman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steph Curry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Berkman closes the distance and clinches.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berkman crunches a lovely knee into Curry's ribcage.
Berkman with a knee to the head.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Berkman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Curry can't break the clinch.
Curry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curry lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkman backwards.
Berkman keeps control of Curry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berkman keeps control of Curry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Curry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berkman lands with a left to the head.
Berkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curry lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkman lands a nice knee to the body.
Curry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry is looking to break free of the clinch but Berkman has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Curry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berkman tries to land knees in the clinch but Curry avoids the damage to the body.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berkman lands a nice knee to the body.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but Curry blocks it.
Berkman works on Curry's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry is trying to break the clinch but Berkman is controlling him.

Curry breaks the clinch.
Berkman misses with an uppercut.
Curry tries to work over Berkman's front leg with a kick but Berkman checks it.
Berkman moves out of range of the body kick.
Berkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curry lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Berkman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curry, pushing him back against the ropes.
Berkman missing with knees to the body.
Curry is trying to break the clinch but Berkman is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curry misses with the head strike.
A short left from Berkman.
Curry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Curry.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berkman missing with knees to the body.
Berkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Berkman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berkman.
Curry is looking to control Berkman's arms but Berkman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curry has his back to the ropes.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
Curry is trying to push Berkman away but Berkman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Berkman misses with a knee strike.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steph Curry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from Berkman.
Curry jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berkman.
Berkman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Berkman.
Curry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berkman misses with a series of wild punches.
Curry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curry slips under a jab.
Berkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Berkman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berkman misses with a straight left.
Berkman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curry tries to land a leg kick but Berkman saw it coming and moves away.
Berkman tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Berkman blocks the low kick.
Berkman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berkman clinches with his opponent.
Curry misses with some punches.
Berkman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curry wants to get back to striking at distance but Berkman won't allow it.
Curry dodges an elbow strike from Berkman.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berkman takes a shot to the head.
Curry is trying to break the clinch but Berkman is controlling him.
Berkman working Curry over with knees to the body.
Berkman keeps control of Curry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berkman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berkman pushes Curry back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but Curry blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curry blocks it with crossed arms.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Berkman controls his hands.
Curry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berkman has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Berkman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman lands a shot to the body.
Berkman lands a knee to the body.
Berkman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Curry's face.
Berkman pushes Curry back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Berkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berkman crunches a lovely knee into Curry's ribcage.
Berkman lands a shot to the body.
Berkman trying to land knees to the body.
Curry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Berkman landing knees to the body.
Berkman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curry.
Curry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berkman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steph Curry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Curry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander Berkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berkman throws a big shot that misses.
Curry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curry thinking.
Berkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Curry should have avoided that one.
Berkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Curry throws a leg kick but Berkman checks it.
Curry sets himself, and Berkman steps forward looking for the clinch! Curry avoids it this time.
Curry avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Berkman.
Berkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curry.
Berkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkman.
Curry tried to score with a low kick but Berkman checks it.
Berkman throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry misses with a kick to the body.
Berkman scores with a punch to the head.
Curry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curry looks to land a body kick but Berkman moved away.
Curry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berkman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berkman misses with a double jab.
Curry tried to score with a low kick but Berkman checks it.
Berkman throws out a counter right but Curry avoids it with no problem.
Berkman connects with a crisp jab.
Curry throws a front kick aimed at Berkman's knee but Berkman avoids it well.
Curry throws a solid leg kick but Berkman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curry.
Berkman misses with a right hand
and Curry counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexander Berkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berkman. That did some damage!
Berkman moves out of range of the body kick.
Berkman swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
Berkman checks a low kick from Curry.
Curry throws out a leg kick but Berkman moves out of range and Curry only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berkman rushes Curry and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Curry - that landed with a thud.
Curry wants to break free but Berkman has control.
Curry tries to break free but Berkman pushes him back against the ropes.
Curry working aggressively here.
Berkman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berkman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Curry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curry wants to break the clinch but can't.

Curry breaks from the clinch.
Berkman looks to land a left hand but Curry moved out of range nicely.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry is looking to chop away at Berkman's legs.
Berkman tries to bum rush Curry with a series of wild strikes but Curry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curry tries to score with a low kick but Berkman moves his leg out of the way.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berkman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steph Curry's cut.
That's time! Curry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Berkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Curry counters with a good low kick that Berkman was not able to check.
Berkman misses with a double jab.
Berkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Berkman blocks a leg kick.
Curry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berkman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Curry - that will leave a mark!
Berkman misses with a hook.
Berkman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berkman avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman misses with a few strikes there.
Curry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berkman checks it well.
Berkman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berkman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Curry throws a leg kick but Berkman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curry throws a wild body kick that Berkman sees coming a mile off.
Berkman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Berkman misses its intended target.
Curry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berkman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berkman throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Berkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Berkman backs away, Curry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Berkman misses the target.
Curry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Berkman misses.
Curry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berkman is out of range and Curry settles back down.
Steph Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curry tries to score with a low kick but Berkman moves his leg out of the way.
Curry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Berkman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berkman takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Berkman throws a jab when Curry was well out of range.
Curry thinks about countering with a body kick.
Curry slips under a jab from Berkman.
Curry misses with a leg kick.
Curry throws a leg kick but Berkman moved away.
Curry tries to land a body kick
and Berkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexander Berkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berkman loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Berkman moves out of range as Curry throws a body kick.
Berkman scores with a decent looking hook.
Curry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berkman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Curry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berkman checks it well.
Curry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berkman misses with a few strikes there.
Berkman tries to clinch up but Curry circles away and keeps his distance.
Berkman blocks the body kick.
Berkman moves out of range of the body kick from Curry.
Berkman lands a jab.
Berkman avoids the head kick by Curry.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Berkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berkman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Berkman!
A victorious Alexander Berkman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.