PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Berne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Berne
vs
Kierkegaard

185 cm
21
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Berne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soren Kierkegaard!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierkegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Rodrigo Berne has been cut.
Rodrigo Berne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kierkegaard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berne somewhat.
Kierkegaard misses with a looping left.
Berne shoots in for a takedown but Kierkegaard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kierkegaard connects with a body shot.

Kierkegaard cracks Berne with a big right hand and Berne goes down!
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!
Kierkegaard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Berne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kierkegaard is aware though and is defending well.
Berne is breathing heavily.
Kierkegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kierkegaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Berne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kierkegaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kierkegaard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kierkegaard is aware though and is defending well.
Kierkegaard content to stall in guard here.
Berne keeping moving, preventing Kierkegaard from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Soren Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard scores with a jab to the head.

Rodrigo Berne's cut is getting worse.
Berne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kierkegaard avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Berne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kierkegaard lands a really nice looking cross but Berne seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Berne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kierkegaard misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Kierkegaard. Beautiful body shot.
Kierkegaard drops Berne with a naaaaasty hook - Berne is in real trouble here! Kierkegaard dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soren Kierkegaard!