PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herron Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berrian has chosen Where Da Hood At? as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Russell
vs
Berrian

178 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herron Berrian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russell clinches.
Berrian wants to get back to striking at distance but Russell won't allow it.

Russell manages to break the clinch.

Russell takes the fight into the clinch.

Russell manages to break the clinch.
Russell shoots in but no luck this time.

Russell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Berrian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Russell is looking for a kimura here.
Berrian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian controls Russell momentarily but Russell frees himself.
Russell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berrian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berrian working a defensive guard here.
Berrian keeping moving, preventing Russell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Russell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Berrian regains guard immediately.
Russell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berrian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berrian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian wants to sweep here but Russell controlling him for the moment.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Berrian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berrian throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Russell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berrian on the ground.
Russell postures up in Berrian's guard and throws a big left but Berrian blocks it.
Russell throws an elbow that misses. Berrian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russell's guard. Nice move by Berrian!
Russell keeping moving, preventing Berrian from controlling successfully.
Russell is trying to control the position but Berrian postures up.
Berrian wants to stand but Russell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berrian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russell but Russell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russell wants it to stay on the feet.
Berrian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Russell.
Berrian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Russell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martin Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herron Berrian.
Berrian looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian is looking for a sweep. Russell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Russell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Russell clinches up against the cage.

Russell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell throws a front kick that sends Berrian stumbling back into the cage.
Russell scores with a three punch combo!
Berrian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Berrian moves into range and clinches up with Russell.

Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berrian shoots in but Russell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berrian thows a left - swing and a miss!

Russell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Russell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian is trying to control Russell's posture but Russell avoids it.
Russell trying to control the position but Berrian is working away.
Berrian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Berrian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berrian is letting Russell control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Berrian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Berrian is looking for a sweep.
Berrian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Russell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berrian looks to land a combination but Russell avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a wild body kick that Berrian sees coming a mile off.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Russell.
Russell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Russell taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Berrian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russell is trying to ground and pound but Berrian uses the momentary lack of control by Russell to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Russell decides to stand and escape the position.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown but Berrian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berrian checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Russell dives in and scores a takedown into Berrian's guard.
Russell won't allow Berrian to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian is trying to keep Russell in close.
Berrian is breathing heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Russell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Russell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berrian sees it coming and defends easily.
Russell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berrian defending well though.
Berrian trying to hold on to Russell's head to control him but Russell postures up.
Martin Russell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russell blocks the strikes from Berrian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell prevents Berrian from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Russell is thwarting Berrian's attempts to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Herron Berrian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Russell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berrian is fending him off so far but Russell persists. Nope, Berrian circles away and we're back to standing.
Russell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Berrian pushes him off.
Russell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Berrian moves in looking to clinch but Russell pushes him off.
Berrian doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Berrian misses with a wild combination.

Russell has closed the distance and engaged Berrian in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Russell landing knees to the body.
Berrian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Russell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berrian is defended easily by Russell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berrian tries to avoid it but Russell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berrian to the ground. Berrian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Berrian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Russell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Russell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russell.
Berrian pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Berrian is striking from the bottom but Russell uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Russell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berrian is looking for a sweep. Russell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berrian's head.
Berrian wants to get back to full guard.
Russell is controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Berrian controls his leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Russell wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Russell takes the fight into the clinch.

Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berrian avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berrian avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Russell!
A very excited looking Martin Russell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.