PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Berzins
vs
Davies

163 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
168 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Alpha Male

Alpha Male
Merciless Gladiators

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berzins drives through with a takedown into Davies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Davies trying to keep a closed guard but Berzins is proving a slippery customer.
Berzins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berzins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berzins stays in close to Davies's body and controls the position.

Berzins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berzins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Davies is looking for a triangle here but Berzins uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Davies struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies tries to improve position but can't.

Berzins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davies is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Berzins is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzins staying calm.
Davies is trying to control Berzins's posture but Berzins avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Berzins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davies is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Berzins has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Berzins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davies, who protects the arm well.
Davies wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Berzins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davies rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berzins's guard! Nice work there by Davies!
Davies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berzins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies passes Berzins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davies prevents Berzins from improving his position.

Davies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davies prevents Berzins from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davies.
Davies throws a strike but Berzins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Davies is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzins is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Berzins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Davies misses with a head kick.

Berzins scores with a takedown into Davies's guard.

Davies working for a triangle but Berzins defends it easily.
Davies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berzins!
Davies looking to control but Berzins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins tries to lock up and control but Davies gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Davies thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Berzins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davies wants to control the pace but Berzins is squirming around nicely.
Berzins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berzins tries to reverse the position but Davies maintains control.
Davies tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berzins is looking to escape.
Berzins is trying to reverse the position but instead Davies has taken his back - oops!
Josh Berzins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzins breaks Davies's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins forces his way into half guard.

Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berzins is thwarting Davies's attempts to control the position.

Davies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Davies looking for submissions off his back.
Berzins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Berzins wants to work for an arm triangle but Davies is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harry Davies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Davies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Davies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins regains half guard.
Berzins is pressing down on Davies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berzins looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzins, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it.
Berzins keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berzins wants to improve his position but instead Davies has moved into half guard.

Berzins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berzins looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins trying to control here.
Davies thows a huge punch but Berzins dodges it nicely.
Davies is thwarting Berzins's attempts to control the position.
Berzins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berzins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davies postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berzins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davies, into his guard.

Davies looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berzins has picked Davies up and slammed him! Davies can't keep hold of the triangle and Berzins manages to pass to side control!
Davies tries to bench press Berzins off him but Berzins keeps the position.
Berzins wants to control for a moment but Davies uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies trying to control from the bottom.

Berzins seems to be looking for submissions.

Berzins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Davies actively working from the bottom here.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but Davies defending well.

Berzins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Davies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzins.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Berzins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berzins 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Berzins!
Josh Berzins made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha Male in his post fight interview.