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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herron Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dewayne Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herron Berrian!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buckley's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buckley is looking for a triangle but Berrian pushes his legs off easily.
Berrian throws a big elbow that misses.
Berrian trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Berrian forces his way into half guard.
Berrian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berrian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckley wants to control the action here but instead Berrian manages to pass to full mount!
Berrian with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berrian throws a strike there. Buckley manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Berrian is controlling the pace.
Berrian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buckley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian is stalling here. Buckley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berrian seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buckley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Berrian is looking for a sweep.
Berrian struggling a bit here.
Berrian tries to escape but Buckley is in control.
Buckley wants to stand but Berrian has his arm trapped.
Berrian tries to buck Buckley off but Buckley is having none of it.
Berrian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Buckley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Buckley controlling the position from side mount.
Berrian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley stops Berrian from getting back to his feet.
It looks like Buckley is going to stand back up.
Berrian is trying to maintain the position but Buckley is very close to passing his half guard.
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Berrian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buckley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berrian wants to improve his position but Buckley is controlling well.
Buckley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berrian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buckley wants to stand up but Berrian is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckley pulls his head out easily.
Berrian looks winded!
Buckley lands with a punch from half guard.
Berrian trying to control from the bottom.
Buckley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Berrian.
Buckley is thwarting Berrian's attempts to control the position.
Buckley prevents Berrian from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckley trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herron Berrian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buckley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berrian's waist but Berrian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buckley off to one side.
Buckley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berrian is looking to regain half guard here but Buckley keeps moving and retains side control.
Berrian manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buckley's best efforts.
Buckley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berrian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Berrian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Berrian works to full guard.
Buckley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berrian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berrian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buckley with a nice head shot there.
Berrian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berrian is breathing heavily.
Buckley wants to stand but Berrian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buckley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley wants to control from the top but Berrian keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buckley wants to stand but Berrian is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dewayne Buckley.
Berrian scores with a takedown into Buckley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berrian stays in close to Buckley's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Berrian from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Buckley is looking for a triangle here but Berrian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berrian trying to control the action but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Buckley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berrian off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Buckley keeps control of the position as Berrian tries to break free.
Berrian wants to control his opponent's hands but Buckley gets his hands free.
Berrian manages to reverse the position and now he's in Buckley's guard. Nice work there by Berrian.
Berrian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berrian trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herron Berrian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Buckley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berrian.
Buckley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berrian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Buckley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berrian has picked Buckley up and slammed him! Buckley can't keep hold of the triangle and Berrian manages to pass to side control!
Buckley struggling a bit here.
Herron Berrian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berrian trying to control the position but Buckley is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian is trying to ground and pound but Buckley uses the momentary lack of control by Berrian to regain half guard.
Buckley is looking to improve his position.
Buckley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berrian trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Buckley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berrian wants to pass the guard but Buckley is keeping the position.
Buckley can't keep his opponent in guard - Berrian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berrian is trying to control. Buckley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berrian is pressing down on Buckley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buckley is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian trying to work for an americana but Buckley has managed to regain full guard.
Buckley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buckley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berrian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buckley.
Buckley trying his best to control but Berrian has mounted him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian scoring with strikes but Buckley is staying in there.
Berrian scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckley?
Berrian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Buckley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Berrian wants to control the pace but Buckley is squirming around nicely.
Berrian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buckley turns into him and now he's in Berrian's guard.
Dewayne Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herron Berrian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berrian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herron Berrian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berrian 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herron Berrian!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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