PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude Where is (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingle Berrian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Where is
vs
Berrian

187 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dude Where is!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Where is shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Where is was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Where is tries to control but Berrian wriggling away.

Where is looking to secure an arm triangle but Berrian defends it well.
Where is can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berrian is looking to escape.

Berrian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Where is.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian tries to reverse the position but Where is maintains control.

Where is is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Berrian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Berrian!
Berrian trying to control but Where is is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Where is working a defensive guard here.
Berrian trying to control but Where is is working from the bottom.
Berrian looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berrian feints and then cracks Where is's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Where is down.
Dingle Berrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Where is is breathing heavily.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Where is takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berrian.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian throws a head kick but Where is moves out of range.
Berrian tries to land a front kick but Where is steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berrian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Berrian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Berrian.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Where is blocks the body kick.
Berrian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Where is blocks a head kick by Berrian.
Berrian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian throws a body kick that misses.
Where is avoids the head kick by Berrian.
Berrian throws a head kick but Where is moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dingle Berrian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berrian.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Berrian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Where is.
Berrian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingle Berrian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berrian misses with a body kick.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and Where is moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berrian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Where is will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Where is tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berrian swivels and escapes.
Berrian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian throws a leg kick which misses Where is's front leg but catches the back leg as Where is tries to avoid it.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berrian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Where is on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Where is moves out of range as Berrian throws a body kick.
Berrian waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Where is.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and Where is moves out of range easily.
Berrian throws a push kick but Where is slaps the foot to one side.
Dude Where is is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian is looking to score with low kicks.
Berrian throws a front kick that sends Where is stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Where is darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Where is seems to be looking for submissions.
Berrian tries to get to full guard but Where is has control of the leg.
Berrian is trying to control but Where is manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Where is with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Where is is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Berrian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Berrian!
Berrian wants to stand but Where is is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berrian wants to pass the guard but Where is is keeping the position.

Where is working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berrian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berrian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berrian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Where is. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berrian wants to control from the top but Where is keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dingle Berrian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Where is avoids the head kick by Berrian.
Where is is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Where is checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Where is looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Berrian!
Berrian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Where is avoids the attempt from Berrian to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berrian defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Where is.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Where is controlling his opponent.

Where is working for a guillotine from mount but Berrian is in no mood to give up.

Where is has hold of Berrian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berrian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berrian sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berrian gets full guard.
Berrian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berrian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berrian tries to control but Where is wriggling away.
Berrian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Where is tries to lock up and control but Berrian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berrian looking to control but Where is is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berrian tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dingle Berrian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berrian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dude Where is has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berrian blocks Where is's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dingle Berrian.
I've got Berrian 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingle Berrian!