PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 1078 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 166 p4p, 335 weight class). Chomsli's entrance music is Tapout. A fine choice. Lukas Chomsli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chomsli
vs
Berwick

180 cm
29
170
10 - 6 - 1

184 cm
20
184
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Core Combat
Hardcore Sports Nutrition

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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berwick.
As Chomsli backs off Berwick throws a huge counter combo but Chomsli manages to avoid it all.

Chomsli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berwick did well to prevent Chomsli getting side control.
Berwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomsli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chomsli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berwick is in trouble now - Chomsli has advanced to mount!
Berwick is looking to improve his position but Chomsli isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomsli with a couple of short strikes.
Berwick is in all sorts of trouble here.

Chomsli working for a submission but Berwick is keeping him at bay.
Berwick is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomsli is landing with some decent strikes but Berwick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chomsli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berwick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chomsli just content to control the position.
Berwick is looking for a sweep.
Chomsli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Berwick is looking to get to half guard.
Berwick is squirming around, avoiding Chomsli's attempts to control the action.
Berwick manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsli pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Chomsli there.

Berwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsli.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chomsli drops an elbow to the side of Berwick's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chomsli is looking to advance position but Berwick won't allow it.

Berwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsli.
Chomsli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berwick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsli tries to pass to full mount but Berwick defends it.

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chomsli lands with a punch from half guard.
Chomsli tries to pass to full mount but Berwick defends it.
Berwick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chomsli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berwick has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Berwick defends the submission attempt.
Berwick taking some punishment here, with Chomsli in his half guard.
Chomsli lands with a punch from half guard.
Chomsli wants to control but Berwick is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Chomsli.

Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsli pulls his head out easily.

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Berwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chomsli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berwick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berwick actively working from the bottom here.

Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Berwick defends the submission attempt.
Chomsli slips a nice elbow through Berwick's hands, connecting with Berwick's forehead.
Berwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Berwick actively working from the bottom here.

Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chomsli pulls his head out easily.

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsli working over Berwick with some ground and pound. Berwick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Berwick defends the submission attempt.

Berwick is defending against the submission attempts here by Chomsli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chomsli lands with a hook. Berwick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chomsli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Berwick leaves Chomsli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berwick swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Berwick as Chomsli shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomsli moves to clinch but Berwick breaks away
letting Berwick counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli tries for a takedown but Berwick circles away easily
and Berwick counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Lukas Chomsli has been cut.
Chomsli misses with an uppercut
and Berwick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chomsli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berwick.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chomsli has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot lands for Chomsli.
Chomsli misses with a hook
and Chomsli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chomsli shoots in for a takedown but Berwick shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Chomsli shoots in and bounces Berwick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berwick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chomsli is aware though and is defending well.
Berwick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chomsli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chomsli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berwick's guard.
Lukas Chomsli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Chomsli working Berwick over with strikes.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.

Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chomsli in particular looking to stall.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chomsli connects with a nice short shot to Berwick's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Chomsli seems to be looking for submissions.

Berwick actively working from the bottom here.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Berwick is breathing heavily.

Chomsli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berwick defends it well.
Chomsli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berwick can do to turn this around?
Berwick is not content to let Chomsli control the position.

Berwick actively working from the bottom here.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Chomsli lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli controlling the action here.
Chomsli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chomsli wants to control but Berwick is keeping him busy.

Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berwick is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Berwick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Berwick has his foot on Chomsli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomsli works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Berwick keeps moving.
Chomsli pushes down on Berwick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chomsli is trying to control the action in half guard but Berwick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lukas Chomsli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chomsli feints and as Berwick raises his hands in defense, Chomsli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Berwick looking for a triangle here. Chomsli is fighting it but it looks tight! Berwick pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chomsli is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeffery Berwick!
Jeffery Berwick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.