PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DIngle Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danielos Pawiloks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for DIngle Berry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Berry
vs
Pawiloks

182 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 18 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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, DIngle Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 18 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Danielos Pawiloks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry dives in for a single leg takedown but Pawiloks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pawiloks's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pawiloks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pawiloks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berry darts in trying to clinch

and Pawiloks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Pawiloks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawiloks.
Berry has hold of Pawiloks's hands but Pawiloks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is trying to stand back up but Pawiloks is controlling him

Berry has one foot on Pawiloks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berry takes the fight into the clinch.
Berry working hard to break the clinch.
Pawiloks is trying to push Berry away but Berry has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Pawiloks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berry looks to land a combination. Pawiloks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Danielos Pawiloks has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Berry.
Pawiloks blocks a head kick by Berry.
Berry shoots in looking for a takedown. Pawiloks tries to sprawl out of it but Berry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pawiloks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pawiloks counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawiloks misses the body punch
and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Berry has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pawiloks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Berry to keep the fight standing.
Pawiloks working hard to break the clinch.
Pawiloks jumps guard but Berry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Berry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DIngle Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danielos Pawiloks.
Pawiloks throws a poor cross that misses
and Berry counters with a series of strikes. Pawiloks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pawiloks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pawiloks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berry's guard.

Berry has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pawiloks has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Berry jumps into guard, dragging Pawiloks to the mat.

Pawiloks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Berry throws a leg kick

and Pawiloks counters with a single leg into guard. Berry didn't expect that.
Berry is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Pawiloks from controlling successfully.

Berry is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pawiloks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Berry has Pawiloks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pawiloks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pawiloks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berry's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pawiloks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pawiloks tries to clinch up.
It looked like Berry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pawiloks wants to clinch.

Berry moves into range and clinches up with Pawiloks.
Pawiloks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pawiloks is looking for a takedown.
Pawiloks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DIngle Berry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danielos Pawiloks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Berry misses with a head kick.
Berry swinging wildly here.
Pawiloks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pawiloks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berry as he avoids it easily.
Pawiloks blocks the body kick.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pawiloks as he jumps to the side.
Berry looks to land a combination but Pawiloks avoids it well.
As Berry backs off Pawiloks throws a huge counter combo but Berry manages to avoid it all.
Pawiloks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berry.
Berry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pawiloks circles away.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pawiloks sprawls well. Pawiloks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berry gets slowly back to his feet.
Pawiloks wants to counter the offense by Berry and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DIngle Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawiloks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pawiloks looks for a takedown but Berry sprawls well.
Pawiloks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawiloks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Berry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawiloks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pawiloks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berry misses with a leg kick

so Pawiloks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pawiloks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pawiloks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry pulls Pawiloks in close to prevent any damage.
Pawiloks wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Pawiloks stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
Pawiloks looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pawiloks looking to score a takedown here. Berry is defending well but Pawiloks drives through and ends up in Berry's guard.
Berry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pawiloks is controlling him.
Pawiloks wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pawiloks stands up and waves to Berry to follow him.

Pawiloks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berry is trying to defend but Pawiloks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Berry kicks Pawiloks off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pawiloks shoots in looking for a takedown but Berry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pawiloks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berry jabs at Pawiloks's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DIngle Berry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danielos Pawiloks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Berry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pawiloks but Pawiloks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berry fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pawiloks gets the takedown into side control.
Pawiloks wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawiloks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Berry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Pawiloks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawiloks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Berry sneaks out the side door and pushes Pawiloks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pawiloks or perhaps it was just good defense by Berry, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry misses with a low kick.
Pawiloks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pawiloks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berry fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DIngle Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Pawiloks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawiloks lands some shots froms side control.
Pawiloks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berry is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawiloks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
Pawiloks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pawiloks taking a breather here.
Pawiloks tries to advance to mount but Berry denies him.
DIngle Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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.
Berry is looking for a sweep.

Pawiloks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pawiloks decides to stand back up. Pawiloks steps back and let's Berry get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawiloks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berry tries to avoid it but Pawiloks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berry to the ground. Berry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danielos Pawiloks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawiloks can do to turn this around?
Berry shoots in but Pawiloks avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danielos Pawiloks.
I think Berry 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DIngle Berry!