PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy LeBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBear is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Care Bear Tv Intro. Teddy LeBear struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 Teddy LeBear was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Berdugo
vs
LeBear

189 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

195 cm
26
199 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Berdugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy LeBear!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdugo lands with a straight right. LeBear didn't see that one coming.
LeBear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdugo.
LeBear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berdugo checks a leg kick.
LeBear misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBear throws a head kick but Berdugo moves out of range.

Berdugo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
LeBear keeping moving, preventing Berdugo from controlling successfully.
LeBear is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berdugo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Berdugo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berdugo working the head with strikes.
Berdugo tries to move to mount but LeBear blocks the move with his legs.

Berdugo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBear gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
LeBear is trying desperately to improve position.
Berdugo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. LeBear can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Berdugo working for a guillotine from mount but LeBear is in no mood to give up.
Berdugo controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdugo looking for a guillotine from mount but LeBear is having none of it.

Berdugo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeBear manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Berdugo staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A control attempt from LeBear but he's now mounted!
Berdugo wants to control the pace but LeBear is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBear is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Berdugo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBear is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Berdugo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

LeBear gets caught napping as Berdugo dives in and scores a takedown. LeBear manages to retain guard.
Berdugo passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Berdugo stands up and beckons LeBear to his feet.

Berdugo dives in and scores a takedown into LeBear's guard.
Berdugo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berdugo trying to control but LeBear is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo pushing down on LeBear's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berdugo is looking to stall here but LeBear recovers full guard.
Berdugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeBear swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Berdugo has gone for a leg lock! LeBear slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berdugo's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBear being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Berdugo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdugo is trying to keep LeBear in close.
LeBear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Berdugo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeBear defends well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berdugo looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdugo, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Berdugo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berdugo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeBear wants to stand and escape but instead Berdugo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Berdugo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Berdugo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berdugo there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeBear.
A slow jab from LeBear misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBear doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBear is breathing heavily.

Berdugo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Berdugo decides to stand back up.
Berdugo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBear misses with a looping left.

A momentary lapse in concentration from LeBear enables Berdugo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. LeBear manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Berdugo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Berdugo shoots in for a double leg but LeBear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeBear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berdugo.
LeBear is looking to slow Berdugo down with leg kicks.
Berdugo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Berdugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from LeBear as Berdugo shoots in.
LeBear throws a shot from downtown. Berdugo moves away and avoids it.
A combination from LeBear does no damage.
LeBear misses with a right hand

and Berdugo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
LeBear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berdugo'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.

Berdugo drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeBear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeBear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeBear!
LeBear wants to stand but Berdugo is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo gets back to half guard.
Berdugo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LeBear's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LeBear's back!
Berdugo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeBear can do to turn this around?

LeBear 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 Berdugo gets his way!
LeBear prevents Berdugo from getting a body triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berdugo punches LeBear on the ear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo tries to get the hooks in deep but LeBear pushed the leg off.

Berdugo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. LeBear is defending well though. Berdugo let's go of the attempt for now.

Berdugo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Andrei Berdugo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berdugo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of LeBear's body.

Berdugo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. LeBear is defending well but eventually Berdugo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! LeBear has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrei Berdugo!