PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Berrian
vs
Zslevski

182 cm
26
178 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
176 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berrian is looking to chop away at Zslevski's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berrian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zslevski's calf.
Zslevski checks the leg kick.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zslevski cracks a nice hook into Berrian's ribs.
Zslevski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Berrian misses the shot to the body.
Berrian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian throws a wild body kick that Zslevski sees coming a mile off.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zslevski tries to bum rush Berrian with a series of wild strikes but Berrian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berrian throws a push kick but Zslevski slaps the foot to one side.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berrian.
Berrian misses with a low kick.
Zslevski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berrian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zslevski's sensitive parts.
Zslevski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
Berrian lands a nice looking body kick.
Berrian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berrian wants to land a leg kick but Zslevski is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berrian.
Zslevski checks a low kick from Berrian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zslevski. Berrian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zslevski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zslevski thows a body shot but no joy.
Berrian misses with a combination

and Zslevski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zslevski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zslevski is one step ahead there.

Zslevski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berrian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zslevski, into his guard.

Zslevski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Berrian has passed into half guard!
Zslevski tries to roll over but Berrian keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski wants to control but Berrian is keeping busy.
Berrian not doing much here.
Zslevski is trying to maintain the position but Berrian is very close to passing his half guard.

Berrian gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berrian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Zslevski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berrian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zslevski is looking to take a break and control but Berrian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berrian trying to control but Zslevski postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zslevski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Berrian has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dingle Berrian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Berrian looks to score with a jab to the body but Zslevski is just out of range.
Zslevski is looking to clinch but Berrian is avoiding it.
A low kick from Berrian misses

and Zslevski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Berrian!
Zslevski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berrian is looking to escape.
Berrian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berrian manages to get to full guard.
Zslevski trying to control but Berrian is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zslevski advances to half guard.
Zslevski wants to pass the guard but Berrian is defending well.
Berrian is controlling Zslevski's trapped leg to prevent Zslevski from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berrian is in trouble now - Zslevski has advanced to mount!
Berrian is looking to get to half guard.
Zslevski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Berrian is in real trouble.
Berrian trying to control but not successfully.
Zslevski controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berrian is having to fend off submission attempts from Zslevski, who is looking to sink in the choke. Zslevski doesn't have the hooks in though and Berrian manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Zslevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berrian is one step ahead there.
Berrian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zslevski is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Zslevski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berrian has picked Zslevski up and slammed him! Zslevski can't keep hold of the triangle and Berrian manages to pass to side control!
Zslevski struggling a bit here.

Berrian decides to stand back up. Berrian steps back and let's Zslevski get back to his feet.
Zslevski lands with a shot to the body.
Berrian scores with a jab to the body.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian tried to score with a low kick but Zslevski checks it.
Zslevski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berrian is out of range.
Zslevski checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmir Zslevski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zslevski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berrian - the referee stops the clock and Zslevski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berrian. Zslevski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zslevski shoots in for a double leg but Berrian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berrian lands a head kick. Zslevski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Asmir Zslevski has been cut.
Zslevski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
Zslevski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zslevski throws an overhand right that lands on Berrian's shoulder, as Berrian tries to avoid the shot.
Berrian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick

and Zslevski counters with a single leg into guard. Berrian didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zslevski looking to sit in guard and control but Berrian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asmir Zslevski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zslevski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berrian is now in half guard.
Zslevski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zslevski!
Berrian looking to control but Zslevski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zslevski wants to control but Berrian is having none of it.
Zslevski is trying desperately to improve position.
Zslevski is trying to reverse the position but instead Berrian has taken his back - oops!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

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.
Zslevski breaks Berrian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zslevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zslevski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berrian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berrian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berrian!
Berrian is looking to take a break and control but Zslevski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zslevski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berrian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zslevski sneaks back into half guard.
Zslevski wants to get back to full guard.
Berrian not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berrian is looking to advance position but Zslevski won't allow it.
Zslevski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zslevski won't allow Berrian to pass to mount.
Zslevski wants to control but Berrian is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Zslevski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berrian pushes past his half guard into mount!
Zslevski is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dingle Berrian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berrian 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingle Berrian!