PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borje Cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Berry
vs
Cuba

200 cm
21
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borje Cuba!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry tries to clinch up.
Berry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Berry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuba.
Berry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cuba is able to avoid easily.
Berry is looking to slow Cuba down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Berry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry is looking to advance position but Cuba won't allow it.
Cuba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cuba's head.
Berry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cuba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.

Berry seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Cuba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Berry stands up and beckons Cuba to join him on the feet.
Good work by Cuba as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berry.
Cuba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cuba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuba doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Berry counters with a takedown into side control.
Cuba is not content to let Berry control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry cracks Cuba with a big elbow.
Berry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berry throws an elbow but Cuba slips to the side and avoids it well.
Berry is working Cuba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuba is looking to regain half guard here but Berry keeps moving and retains side control.
Berry is putting a hurting on Cuba here, landing some big shots from side control.
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.
Cuba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cuba looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba parries the strikes from Berry easily there. Berry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cuba to escape.

Berry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cuba has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berry working the head and body with strikes.
Berry lands some shots froms side control.
Cuba manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berry wants to stand back up but Cuba manages to pass into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuba misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Cuba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Berry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cuba dodges the punch combination from Berry.
Berry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuba fails with the takedown

and Berry counters with a shoot takedown. Cuba fights it but they end up in guard.
Cuba is breathing heavily.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cuba keeps moving.
Berry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Cuba is looking for a triangle but Berry pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuba is trying to keep Berry in close.
Berry thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cuba.
Cuba avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a one two combo.
Cuba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuba can do to turn this around?
Cuba fails with the takedown

and Berry counters with a single leg into guard. Cuba didn't expect that.
John Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borje Cuba.
Cuba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cuba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuba is retaining full guard.
Berry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuba's head.
Berry thows a big elbow that misses.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cuba is trying to keep Berry in close.
Cuba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Berry dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Berry misses with a few strikes there.
Cuba has his takedown stuffed
and Cuba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cuba.
John Berry is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba with a lazy takedown attempt

and Berry counters with a single leg into guard. Cuba didn't expect that.
Cuba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berry working some strikes from top position.
Cuba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuba controls Berry momentarily but Berry frees himself.
Berry wants to control from the top but Cuba keeps moving.
Berry postures up and lands a big shot to Cuba's brow.
Berry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berry throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cuba works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
John Berry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuba on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berry is keen to just control but Cuba is a slippery customer.
Berry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cuba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry content to control rather than advance.
Cuba is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berry is looking to take a break and control but Cuba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
John Berry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cuba's thigh. Cuba counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Borje Cuba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Berry just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Berry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Berry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

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