PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battlestar Scralatchtica . Dingle Berrian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Herzog
vs
Berrian

175 cm
24
172 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Fightworld Formula

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Berrian.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berrian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berrian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berrian is keeping the position for now.
Herzog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.

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.
Herzog sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herzog postures up.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herzog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berrian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Herzog has Berrian in his guard.
Herzog working a defensive guard here.
Herzog is pulling down on Berrian's head. It's preventing any offense from Berrian, at least for the 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.
Herzog wants to sweep here but Berrian controlling him for the moment.
Herzog trying to control the position here.
Berrian is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berrian tries to free his leg and advance position but Herzog is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Herzog dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Berrian.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berrian but Berrian pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Herzog avoids the attempt from Berrian to control.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herzog controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berrian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berrian tries to lock up and control but Herzog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herzog content just to control the position here.

That's two 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.
Berrian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herzog tries to control but Berrian wriggling away.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Chris Herzog just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Berrian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herzog swinging wildly here.
Berrian throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Chris Herzog has been cut.
Herzog misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berrian throws a head kick but Herzog moves out of range.
Berrian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berrian wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berrian stuffs the takedown.
Berrian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herzog's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berrian, right into the meat.
Berrian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Berrian.
Berrian pushes Herzog away with a front kick.
Nice body kick from Berrian.
Berrian lands with a right hand.
Berrian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian digs a good body shot into Herzog's ribs.
Berrian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berrian scores with a head kick.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick from Berrian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Berrian slams his shin into Herzog's torso.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berrian can pounce on him.
Berrian lands with an uppercut that bounces Herzog off the cage and back into rage.
Berrian thows a body kick. Herzog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berrian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dingle Berrian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herzog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Herzog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berrian. Herzog shrugs it off though.
Herzog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berrian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berrian thuds his shin into the meat of Herzog's side.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berrian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Herzog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Berrian.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berrian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berrian.
Berrian connects with a high kick.
Berrian connects with a high kick.

Herzog is rocked!
Herzog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Berrian throws a nice outside leg kick.
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.
The cut man is working on Chris Herzog's cut.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Berrian.

Berrian lands a big head kick that sends Herzog tumbling to the mat! Berrian takes a step backwards and waves Herzog back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Herzog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berrian throws a leg kick which misses Herzog's front leg but catches the back leg as Herzog tries to avoid it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Berrian throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Herzog is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dingle Berrian!