PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyce Bouyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Berg
vs
Bouyer

170 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

168 cm
27
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyce Bouyer!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bouyer as he avoids it easily.
Bouyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bouyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bouyer somewhat.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt - Bouyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouyer swings for the body but Berg moves out of range.

Bouyer tries to sprawl but Berg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg is nestled in close to Bouyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bouyer on the ground.
Bouyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Berg stalling away here and it's allowed Bouyer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bouyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Berg postures up in Bouyer's guard and throws a big left but Bouyer blocks it.
Bouyer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bouyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Bouyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Bouyer is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bouyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouyer, not yet.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berg won't allow Bouyer to sweep him here.
Bouyer trying to keep a closed guard but Berg is proving a slippery customer.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Bouyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bouyer looking to control.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Berg throws a sloppy strike and Bouyer has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Berg is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bouyer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyce Bouyer!