PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ag is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Lion Zion. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Berto
vs
Ag

173 cm
27
166 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

174 cm
26
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ag!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto checks the leg kick.
Ag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berto lands a jab-cross combination.
Berto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berto blocks a jab.
Berto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Ag misses
and Berto counters with a stiff right hand.
Berto misses with a double jab.
Ag misses with a shot to the body

and Berto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ag!
Ag tries to hold on but Berto postures up.

Berto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ag is now in Berto's guard. A big mistake from Berto there, giving up the dominant position!
Ag must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Berto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ag defends well.
Berto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ag manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto content to stall in guard here.
Berto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Berto passes Ag's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ag has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berto trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ninja Berto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
That kick from Berto tenderised Ag's leg. Ag is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ninja Berto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Berto thows a body shot but no joy.

Berto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ag!
Berto content just to control the position here.

Berto working for a guillotine from mount but Ag is in no mood to give up.
Berto controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berto working for a guillotine from mount but Ag is in no mood to give up.
Berto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ag is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Berto has taken his back.
What can Ag do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Berto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto has good solid back control here.

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.

Berto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ag has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Berto biding his time, controlling Ag.

Berto looking to break Ag's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ag remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ninja Berto dominated that second round.
That's time! Berto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Berto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ag.
Ninja Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berto throws a head kick that misses.
Ag stuffs the takedown.
Ag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ag throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ag moves to clinch but Berto breaks away
and Berto counters with a nice leg kick.
Berto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berto somewhat.

Ag moves into the clinch.
Ag trying to land knees to the body.
Ag missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ag misses with a short punch on the inside.

Berto breaks from the clinch.
Ag takes a swing at Berto's ribcage but misses.
Ag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Berto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ag.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berto, as that shot connected.
Berto lands a jab-cross combination.

Berto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berto lands in his opponent's guard.
Ag wants to sweep here but Berto controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto stands and throws Ag's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ag!
Berto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Berto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ag is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Berto has taken his back.
Berto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ag can do to turn this around?

Berto has got one arm under Ag's chin. This could be trouble... Ag trying to control the other hand but Berto gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Ag has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ninja Berto!