PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsu Matsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Clocks. Matsu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Berry
vs
Matsu

200 cm
37
216 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

198 cm
31
215 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

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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 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berry tries to sprawl but Matsu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berry trying to hold on to Matsu's head to control him but Matsu postures up.
Berry is looking to improve his position.
Berry has his hands clasped together around Matsu's back. He's all about the action.
Matsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsu.
Matsu is looking to pass Berry's guard but actually Berry recovers to full guard.
Matsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsu trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Matsu!

Berry gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nice sprawl there from Berry as Matsu shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Berry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berry connects with a crisp jab.
Berry scores with a head kick.
Matsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsu avoids the head kick by Berry.
Matsu darts in looking for a takedown but Berry gets double underhooks and turns Matsu into the cage.
Berry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Matsu has picked Berry up - he's going for a ride! Matsu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Berry is staying active underneath Matsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsu.
Matsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsu is trying to control the action in half guard but Berry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsu.
Matsu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsu trying to control from half guard but Berry is working away.
Berry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsu is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is staying active underneath Matsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Berry trying to control here.
Matsu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsu is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Warrior Dogs inform me that Matsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berry is trying to get back to full guard.
Berry is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berry controlling the position well.
Berry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsu's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry is hanging on to Matsu's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hatsu Matsu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Berry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsu.
A swing and a miss from Matsu.
Matsu throws a head kick but Berry moves out of range.
Matsu tries to move into range but Berry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berry checks a leg kick.
Berry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Berry moves into the clinch successfully.
Berry is working Matsu over against the cage.
Berry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Berry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berry misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsu tries to throw a body punch but Berry avoids it by throwing Matsu back against the cage.
Berry has a couple of punches blocked by Matsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Matsu.

Matsu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Berry is trying to keep an underhook but Matsu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Berry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berry!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry tries to hold on but Matsu postures up.
Matsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berry is looking to escape.
Matsu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matsu landing strikes from the mount and Berry is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Matsu there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Berry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matsu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matsu avoids the attempt from Berry to control.
Matsu thowing shots but they're missing.
Berry wants to control but Matsu is having none of it.
Matsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berry is looking to escape.
Matsu content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matsu controlling the pace for now.
Matsu avoids the attempt from Berry to control.
Matsu looking to ground and pound but Berry is blocking nicely.
Matsu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Matsu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to control but Berry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berry is looking to get to half guard.
Matsu lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsu lands with some strikes.
Berry wants to hold on but Matsu pushes him away.
Matsu lands with some strikes.
Berry tries to hold on but Matsu postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatsu Matsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Matsu tries to bum rush Berry with a series of wild strikes but Berry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berry can pounce on him.
Matsu tries to land a front kick but Berry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body punch from Matsu.
Berry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Berry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatsu Matsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry throws a shot to the body.
Berry looks to land a combination but Matsu avoids it well.
Matsu throws a right hand that Berry ducks under and follows up with a left that Berry also avoids with ease.
Berry staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
Matsu walks into a straight right hand from Berry.
Matsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matsu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Berry - the referee stops the clock and Matsu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Berry. Matsu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berry moves away.
Matsu misses with a wild body shot.

Berry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berry blocks a body shot from Matsu.
Berry scores with a shot to the side of Matsu's head.
Matsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Berry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsu tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
Berry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsu scores with a shoulder strike.
Matsu is looking to control Berry's arms but Berry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Matsu has his back to the cage.
Berry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berry digs a right hand into Matsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matsu's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berry's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Berry.
Matsu jumps guard but Berry stands there with Matsu around his waist. Matsu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berry prevents the takedown attempt.
Berry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berry misses with some punches.
Berry scores with a shoulder strike.
Berry lands with a short shot to the head.
Berry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsus head.
A short right from Berry on the inside.
Berry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsu.
Berry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Berry.
Berry lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berry.

Matsu is rocked!
A short uppercut from Berry.
Matsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Berry finish him?
Berry lands a left hand.
Berry pushes Matsu against the cage. Berry is working some dirty boxing. Berry pushes off with a quick right hook! Matsu goes down! Matsu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Berry moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Berry!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ash Berry waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 's logo in front of the cameras.