PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hah Ahaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdet Berisha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Berisha
vs
Ahaha

220 cm
25
299 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
302 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valdet Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hah Ahaha!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahaha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Berisha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Berisha passes Ahaha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahaha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Berisha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahaha trying to hold on to Berisha's head to control him but Berisha postures up.
Berisha controlling the action here.
Berisha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berisha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ahaha has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valdet Berisha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Berisha. No joy for Ahaha on that attempt.
Berisha stuffs the takedown.
Valdet Berisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hah Ahaha.
Ahaha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Berisha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Berisha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahaha looking to control.
Berisha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Valdet Berisha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Berisha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahaha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahaha looks for a takedown but Berisha sprawls well.
Ahaha misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahaha is defended easily by Berisha.
Ahaha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berisha circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Berisha or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahaha which made him look bad.
No luck for Ahaha with that takedown attempt.

Ahaha rushes Berisha and presses him up against the cage.
Ahaha trying to land knees to the body.
Ahaha avoids the elbow strike from Berisha, against the cage.

Ahaha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Berisha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ahaha to the mat. Ahaha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Berisha forces his way into half guard.
Berisha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berisha prevents Ahaha from improving his position.
Berisha stalling.
Ahaha trying to control from the bottom.
Ahaha wants to improve his position but Berisha is controlling well.
Berisha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahaha can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Valdet Berisha.
Ahaha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berisha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berisha shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahaha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berisha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahaha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berisha as he jumps to the side.
Ahaha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berisha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdet Berisha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Berisha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berisha wants it to stay on the feet.
Ahaha thuds a left hand into Berisha's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahaha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ahaha takes the fight into the clinch.
Berisha is trying to drag Ahaha to the mat but Ahaha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahaha as Berisha tries to tie him up.

Ahaha breaks from the clinch.
Ahaha looks for a takedown but Berisha sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahaha throws a hook but Berisha avoids it easily.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahaha as he avoids it easily.
Ahaha tries for a takedown but Berisha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valdet Berisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hah Ahaha.
Ahaha throws a big shot that misses.
Hah Ahaha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahaha wants to clinch up but Berisha keeps it at a distance.
Berisha shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahaha sprawls well. He's pushed Berisha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahaha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berisha.
Ahaha with a lazy takedown attempt

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berisha 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.
Ahaha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berisha is controlling him.
Berisha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Valdet Berisha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ahaha jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ahaha drives through and clinches with Berisha against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahaha tries to pull guard but Berisha won't allow it.

Ahaha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ahaha moves into the clinch successfully.
Berisha can't break the clinch.

Ahaha breaks the clinch.
Berisha stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahaha. Ahaha gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahaha wants to clinch

and Berisha counters with a shoot takedown. Ahaha fights it but they end up in guard.
Ahaha is trying to control the position but Berisha postures up.
Ahaha trying to strike off his back.
Berisha's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berisha advances to half guard.
Berisha is taking a breather. Ahaha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Valdet Berisha.
Berisha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahaha defends well and Berisha ends up having to push Ahaha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahaha is trying to pull guard but Berisha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahaha tries to land knees in the clinch but Berisha avoids the damage to the body.
Ahaha jumps guard but Berisha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berisha has Ahaha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahaha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahaha prevents the takedown attempt.

Ahaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valdet Berisha dominated that second round.
That's time! Berisha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ahaha wants to clinch.
Berisha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ahaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahaha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berisha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahaha fails with the takedown.
No luck for Ahaha with that takedown attempt.
Valdet Berisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hah Ahaha.
Ahaha wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ahaha clinches up with Berisha and pushes him back against the cage.
Berisha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ahaha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berisha tries for a takedown but Ahaha manages to get underhooks.
Ahaha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berisha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berisha is trying to drag Ahaha to the mat but Ahaha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Berisha slows down the pace here.
Berisha is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ahaha breaks from the clinch.
Ahaha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown but Ahaha shows good takedown defense.
Ahaha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berisha slips a jab from Ahaha.

Ahaha closes the distance and clinches.
Berisha has Ahaha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahaha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahaha looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahaha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berisha has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ahaha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahaha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berisha.
Ahaha holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Ahaha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ahaha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berisha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berisha holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ahaha wants to take a breather but Berisha is having none of it.
Ahaha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berisha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berisha.
Ahaha wants to control from the top but Berisha keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berisha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hah Ahaha has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ahaha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berisha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahaha somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahaha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hah Ahaha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berisha 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdet Berisha!