PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolay Matviyenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Nicolay Matviyenko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Berg
vs
Matviyenko

185 cm
31
205 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

188 cm
25
219 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolay Matviyenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matviyenko wants to clinch up but Berg keeps it at a distance.
Matviyenko tries to clinch
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. Matviyenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matviyenko but Matviyenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Berg misses.
Berg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matviyenko is looking to clinch.
Berg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matviyenko wants to clinch but Berg slips to the side
and Berg counters with a series of strikes. Matviyenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berg throws a body punch but Matviyenko moves out of range.
Matviyenko looks to clinch
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Berg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matviyenko swivels and escapes.
Berg throws a nice looking combination but Matviyenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matviyenko tries to clinch there but Berg circles away.
Berg misses with a looping right.
Matviyenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Berg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matviyenko's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matviyenko trying to control the position.
Matviyenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matviyenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berg stands up over Matviyenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg won't allow Matviyenko to sweep him here.
Berg is working Matviyenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matviyenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berg throws a strike but Matviyenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berg keeping moving, preventing Matviyenko from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matviyenko defends it easily.
Matviyenko 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.
Berg is controlling Matviyenko's posture.
Matviyenko wants to stand but Berg is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matviyenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.

Berg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matviyenko's guard.
Berg wants to control from the top but Matviyenko keeps moving.
Berg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Berg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Berg coming out on top.
Matviyenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matviyenko darts in trying to clinch
and Berg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matviyenko tries to clinch but Berg is having none of it.
Berg slips under a jab from Matviyenko.
Berg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matviyenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Berg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matviyenko wants to clinch.
Matviyenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matviyenko is looking to clinch.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Matviyenko shows good takedown defense.
Matviyenko wants to clinch

and Berg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berg.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matviyenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Matviyenko is retaining full guard.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berg preventing the sweep.
Berg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg working some strikes from top position.
Berg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matviyenko!
Matviyenko is breathing heavily.
Berg avoids the attempt from Matviyenko to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg lands a heavy elbow.
Berg lands a nice shot to the head.
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Matviyenko is in trouble!
Matviyenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Berg landing punches.
Berg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berg raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matviyenko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Berg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Berg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Matviyenko is rocked!
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Matviyenko is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Berg! Matviyenko is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Berg!
A pretty intense looking Alexander Berg took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.