PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Cederstreom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Emil Cederstreom was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chambers
vs
Cederstreom

214 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Berry Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emil Cederstreom!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cederstreom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chambers as he avoids it easily.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cederstreom as he jumps to the side.

Cederstreom has managed to clinch.
Cederstreom working hard to break the clinch.
Cederstreom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chambers just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cederstreom looking for a takedown.
Berry Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Cederstreom.
Cederstreom tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Cederstreom wants to break free but Chambers has control.
Chambers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cederstreom's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cederstreom tries to pull guard but Chambers holds him up against the cage and eventually Cederstreom drops back down to his feet.
Chambers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cederstreom after a bit of a struggle.
Cederstreom prevents the takedown attempt.
Cederstreom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chambers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chambers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Chambers pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chambers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cederstreom defends well.

Chambers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cederstreom 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 Chambers.
Chambers is looking for a sweep.
Cederstreom slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chambers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cederstreom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cederstreom wants to control but Chambers is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cederstreom decides to stand back up.

Cederstreom has Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
Cederstreom is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cederstreom jumps guard but Chambers stands there with Cederstreom around his waist. Cederstreom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cederstreom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chambers after a bit of a struggle.

Chambers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cederstreom tried to score with a low kick but Chambers checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cederstreom or perhaps it was just good defense by Chambers, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cederstreom moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Cederstreom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cederstreom moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
Cederstreom tries to pull guard but Chambers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cederstreom jumps guard but Chambers stands there with Cederstreom around his waist. Cederstreom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cederstreom throws an elbow but it misses.

Chambers manages to break the clinch.

Cederstreom has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chambers jumps guard and drags Cederstreom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chambers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chambers is on top in guard.

Chambers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cederstreom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Chambers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cederstreom is trying to control the position but Chambers postures up.
Cederstreom is looking to stand up but Chambers isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Chambers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cederstreom dives on top into guard.

Chambers keeping moving, preventing Cederstreom from controlling successfully.
Chambers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cederstreom manages to get himself to full guard.

Chambers stands up and waves to Cederstreom to follow him.

Cederstreom has closed the distance and engaged Chambers in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to take the fight to the mat but Cederstreom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cederstreom looking for a takedown.
Berry Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Cederstreom.

Chambers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cederstreom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cederstreom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cederstreom wants to break free but Chambers has control.
Chambers prevents the takedown attempt.

Cederstreom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a big right hand that misses.
Cederstreom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chambers is one step ahead there.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Chambers won't allow Cederstreom to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Cederstreom has wrist control.
Chambers scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Berry Chambers will probably get the nod.
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!

Cederstreom fails with a takedown attempt.
Cederstreom dives in and grabs Chambers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes down on Cederstreom's head and hops out.
Chambers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cederstreom.
Chambers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berry Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Cederstreom.
Chambers wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cederstreom throws a sloppy head kick and Chambers moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chambers misses its target.
Cederstreom tries for a takedown but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers appears to be looking for a big counter.

Cederstreom closes the distance and clinches.
Cederstreom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cederstreom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cederstreom is looking to control Chambers's arms but Chambers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cederstreom has his back to the cage.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
Emil Cederstreom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cederstreom feints a counter leg kick.
Cederstreom fails with the takedown

and Chambers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cederstreom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chambers is in close to Cederstreom's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cederstreom has control of Chambers's left arm, preventing Chambers from doing any damage.
Chambers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cederstreom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cederstreom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cederstreom shoots in and drives through. Chambers sprawls well.
Cederstreom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Chambers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cederstreom to the ground. Chambers is now in Cederstreom's guard.
Chambers tries to stand but Cederstreom is controlling from the bottom.
Chambers cracks Cederstreom with a solid left hand.

Chambers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cederstreom dives on top into guard.

Chambers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chambers has his foot on Cederstreom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cederstreom works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berry Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chambers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!