PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chavez Borillo Tranquill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chavez Borillo Tranquill will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Berry
vs
Borillo Tranquill

200 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chavez Borillo Tranquill!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry postures up in Borillo Tranquill's guard and throws a big left but Borillo Tranquill blocks it.
Borillo Tranquill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berry is controlling him.
Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berry landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borillo Tranquill wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berry cracks Borillo Tranquill with a solid left hand.
Borillo Tranquill keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berry throwing strikes from guard but Borillo Tranquill blocks nicely.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borillo Tranquill keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Borillo Tranquill scores with a punch to the head.

Berry clinches with his opponent.
Borillo Tranquill wants to break the clinch but can't.

Borillo Tranquill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Berry scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Berry there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Berry thowing shots but they're missing.
Berry thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Berry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Borillo Tranquill looks a forlorn figure.
Berry lands a big shot there that rocks Borillo Tranquill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borillo Tranquill is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Berry breaks from Borillo Tranquill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berry is landing with some decent strikes but Borillo Tranquill is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Borillo Tranquill is in a horrible position here. Berry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borillo Tranquill takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Berry lands with some strikes.
Berry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berry raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Berry.
Berry dominating with strikes here.
Berry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Berry lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Borillo Tranquill looks a forlorn figure.
Borillo Tranquill avoids a series of strikes thrown by Berry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry lands a big shot there that rocks Borillo Tranquill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borillo Tranquill wants to hold on but Berry pushes him away.
Berry lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Borillo Tranquill hang on?
Berry lands with some strikes.
Berry lands a heavy elbow.
Berry lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Berry connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Borillo Tranquill is working to get back to half guard.
Berry with the ground and pound from mount.
Borillo Tranquill is desperately trying to improve his position but Berry has a good base and remains in mount.
Borillo Tranquill is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Berry prevents Borillo Tranquill from getting the reversal.
Borillo Tranquill manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borillo Tranquill is trying to stand up here but Berry is controlling him well.
Borillo Tranquill throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berry is looking to stall here but Borillo Tranquill recovers full guard.
Berry postures up in Borillo Tranquill's guard and throws a big left but Borillo Tranquill blocks it.
Berry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berry won't allow Borillo Tranquill to get back to his feet.
Borillo Tranquill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borillo Tranquill keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Borillo Tranquill or perhaps it was just good defense by Berry which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Berry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borillo Tranquill is trying to break free.
Borillo Tranquill wants to get back to striking at distance but Berry won't allow it.
Berry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borillo Tranquill backwards.
Borillo Tranquill prevents a takedown attempt there.

Berry breaks the clinch.

Berry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borillo Tranquill keeps working.

Borillo Tranquill kicks off Berry and gets to his feet.

Berry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berry works over Borillo Tranquill with some ground and pound from guard.
Berry stands and throws Borillo Tranquill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Borillo Tranquill!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berry tries to control but Borillo Tranquill wriggling away.
Berry dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry breaks from Borillo Tranquill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berry unloading with bombs!

Berry jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borillo Tranquill is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borillo Tranquill and Berry has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Berry scores with punches from side control.
Berry with the ground and pound but Borillo Tranquill regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
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. Berry connects with a nice short shot to Borillo Tranquill's temple.
Berry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borillo Tranquill tries to kick Berry off but Berry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is keen to just control but Borillo Tranquill is a slippery customer.
Borillo Tranquill wants to get back to his feet.
Berry trying to advance position but Borillo Tranquill counters by regaining guard.
Borillo Tranquill throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Berry is looking to work some ground and pound but Borillo Tranquill has wrist control.
Borillo Tranquill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berry.
Borillo Tranquill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berry is controlling him.
Borillo Tranquill keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Berry feints and as Borillo Tranquill raises his hands in defense, Berry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borillo Tranquill keeping full guard, as Berry tries to pass.
Borillo Tranquill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry landing with the ground and pound.
Borillo Tranquill wants to stand but Berry is controlling the position.
Berry trying to control but Borillo Tranquill is working from the bottom.
Berry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borillo Tranquill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berry is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Berry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Berry working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borillo Tranquill is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Berry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Borillo Tranquill sneaks back into half guard.
Borillo Tranquill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berry.
Borillo Tranquill wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Borillo Tranquill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borillo Tranquill.
Berry prevents Borillo Tranquill from getting back to his feet.

Berry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borillo Tranquill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berry has Borillo Tranquill in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borillo Tranquill is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Berry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Berry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borillo Tranquill counters with a two punch combo.

Berry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borillo Tranquill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borillo Tranquill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berry.
Borillo Tranquill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berry is working Borillo Tranquill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
John Berry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Borillo Tranquill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry passes Borillo Tranquill's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berry throwing shots but Borillo Tranquill is blocking nicely.
Berry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borillo Tranquill is staying active underneath Berry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borillo Tranquill regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berry.
Berry scoring with some ground and pound.
Berry trying to control but Borillo Tranquill is working from the bottom.
Berry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Borillo Tranquill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Borillo Tranquill keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Borillo Tranquill wants to get back to his feet but Berry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Berry staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borillo Tranquill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berry's best efforts.
Berry throwing shots but Borillo Tranquill is blocking nicely.

Berry is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borillo Tranquill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borillo Tranquill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borillo Tranquill is trying to stand up here but Berry is controlling him well.
Borillo Tranquill has hold of Berry's hands but Berry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Borillo Tranquill wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berry decides to stand up.
Borillo Tranquill shoots in looking for a takedown. Berry tries to sprawl out of it but Borillo Tranquill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borillo Tranquill looks for a takedown but Berry sprawls well.

Berry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Berry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Berry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Borillo Tranquill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Berry connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Borillo Tranquill is rocked!
Berry lands a big shot there that rocks Borillo Tranquill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borillo Tranquill is still in real trouble! Can Berry finish him?
Berry landing strikes from the mount and Borillo Tranquill is in trouble!
Berry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borillo Tranquill can't escape the position.
Berry cracks Borillo Tranquill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Borillo Tranquill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Berry! That's really hurt Borillo Tranquill and he's turned his back - Berry keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Berry Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Berry!