PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chi Berry (ranked 7445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonnis Asskickus (ranked 5671 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonnis Asskickus has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Berry
vs
Asskickus

180 cm
24
279 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chi Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonnis Asskickus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asskickus scores with a jab to the body.
Asskickus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asskickus scores with a head kick. Berry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Chi Berry has been cut.

Asskickus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berry's half guard.
Asskickus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Asskickus is taking a breather. Berry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Asskickus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry wants to control the action here but instead Asskickus manages to pass to full mount!
Asskickus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berry wants to hold on but Asskickus pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asskickus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Asskickus throws some wild stikes that Berry manages to avoid easily.
Asskickus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berry wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asskickus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is trying to escape the mount but Asskickus keeps good control and instead manages to take Berry's back.
Asskickus has good solid back control here.
Berry is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Asskickus controls the position.

Berry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Asskickus gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asskickus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Asskickus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Asskickus misses with punches from the back.
Asskickus biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Berry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Berry is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Berry defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Asskickus's arms.
Asskickus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonnis Asskickus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chi Berry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Asskickus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asskickus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chi Berry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Berry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asskickus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asskickus controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonnis Asskickus has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asskickus advances to half guard.
Asskickus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asskickus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asskickus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asskickus is taking a breather. Berry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Asskickus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asskickus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Asskickus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berry napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is not content to let Asskickus control the position.

Asskickus stands up and beckons Berry to his feet.

Asskickus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asskickus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asskickus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Asskickus jumps into guard, dragging Berry to the mat.
Asskickus 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.
Berry being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asskickus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berry's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asskickus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Asskickus taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonnis Asskickus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chi Berry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Asskickus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berry is trying to defend but Asskickus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Asskickus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Asskickus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asskickus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asskickus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berry is just riding it out for now. Asskickus eventually gives up the hold.
Berry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Asskickus wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Berry tries to roll over but Asskickus keeps him under control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Asskickus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berry to the ground. Asskickus is now in Berry's guard.
Asskickus is looking to advance position but Berry has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Berry connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Asskickus tries to hold on but Berry postures up.

Berry goes for an armbar but Asskickus turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Asskickus.
Asskickus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry pulls Asskickus in close to his closed guard and prevents Asskickus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Asskickus throws a big right hand that misses.
Berry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asskickus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asskickus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berry is looking to sweep but instead, Asskickus has passed into half guard.

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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asskickus is working away from the top position though.
Asskickus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Asskickus is working for a kimura but Berry is defending it quite comfortably.
Chi Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonnis Asskickus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Berry is defending against the submission attempts here by Asskickus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonnis Asskickus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asskickus 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonnis Asskickus!