PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Berry
vs
Anderson

200 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
239 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Hellbent, Inc.
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Berry is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Berry manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Berry drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Berry off! Berry jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Anderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Berry postures up.
Anderson striking from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Berry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson!
Anderson is putting a hurting on Berry here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berry lands a decent little punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looks up at the clock and then as Berry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson working the head with strikes.
Berry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.

Berry actively working from the bottom here.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Berry's temple.

Berry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.

Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berry wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working Berry over with strikes.
Anderson working over Berry with some ground and pound. Berry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount.

Anderson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Berry is looking for a sweep.
Berry is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berry some visible discomfort.
Anderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Berry takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Anderson trying to control the action but Berry is working from the bottom.

Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berry.

Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry landing a few short strikes.

Berry actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Berry's head.
Anderson winds up and cracks Berry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry strikes from the bottom but Anderson passes into mount!
Berry flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Berry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson cracks Berry with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Berry is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson blocks Berry's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control but Berry is having none of it.
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Berry hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anderson tries to control but Berry wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Berry looking for submissions off his back.
Berry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berry tries to get out of the position.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Berry looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Berry looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Berry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berry's head.

Berry is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Antonio Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Berry working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.

Berry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Berry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berry's head.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Berry's brow.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.

Berry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Berry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Berry, up you get!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berry shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick.

Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berry landing strikes from the bottom.
Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Berry defends easily.

Berry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Berry postures up.
Berry is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Berry wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Berry is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Anderson wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Berry.
Berry taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Berry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Berry working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Berry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
John Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Berry has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.

Berry working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.

Berry working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Berry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Berry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berry missing with punches from the bottom.
Berry landing rabbit punches to the side of Anderson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

Berry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Berry's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Berry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Berry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson is controlling the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Berry scores a takedown into full mount!

Berry working for a submission but Anderson is keeping him at bay.
Antonio Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Berry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Anderson!