PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes to the cage accompanied by London Calling - The Clash. Bergasmarchi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Faith no More - Ashes to Ashes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Warren
vs
Bergasmarchi

175 cm
25
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 2

168 cm
23
153 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danilo Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergasmarchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warren.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Warren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warren wants to clinch up but Bergasmarchi keeps it at a distance.
Warren slips a straight right by Bergasmarchi.
Nice takedown defense from Warren. No joy for Bergasmarchi on that attempt.
Frank Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bergasmarchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warren misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warren.
Warren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warren misses with a straight right.
Warren lands with a nice combination. Bergasmarchi backs away looking to recover.
Bergasmarchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warren pinned against the cage. Warren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bergasmarchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bergasmarchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bergasmarchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warren.
Warren misses with an uppercut
and Bergasmarchi counters with a left to the body.
Warren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergasmarchi manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warren throws a lazy right hand but Bergasmarchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warren misses with a wild body shot.
Bergasmarchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Warren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warren misses with a punch on the inside.
Warren working aggressively here.
Bergasmarchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bergasmarchi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bergasmarchi up against the cage.
Warren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bergasmarchi can't get the takedown.
Frank Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bergasmarchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bergasmarchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bergasmarchi up against the cage.
Warren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergasmarchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bergasmarchi.
Warren working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Warren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Warren.
Bergasmarchi moves away from the strike by Warren.
Bergasmarchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergasmarchi somewhat.
Bergasmarchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warren circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warren circles away.
Frank Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi looks to land a right hand but Warren moved out of range.
Bergasmarchi throws a body punch but Warren moves out of range.
Warren looks to land a combination but Bergasmarchi avoids it well.
Danilo Bergasmarchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warren misses with a body shot.
Bergasmarchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws an overhand right that lands on Bergasmarchi's shoulder, as Bergasmarchi tries to avoid the shot.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
Warren stuns Bergasmarchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a jab to the nose.
Warren throws a big shot that misses.
Bergasmarchi moves out of range as Warren strikes.
Bergasmarchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Warren throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four 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.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Bergasmarchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense.
Warren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warren lands a glancing blow to the side of Bergasmarchi's head.
Bergasmarchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Warren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bergasmarchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Warren dominated that second round.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Bergasmarchi slips a jab from Warren.
Warren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergasmarchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bergasmarchi drops his hands momentarily and Warren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergasmarchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Warren.
Bergasmarchi throws a nice looking combination but Warren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bergasmarchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warren.
Warren not doing much here.
Warren wants to take a breather but Bergasmarchi is having none of it.
Bergasmarchi trying to control here.
Warren is trying to control the action in half guard but Bergasmarchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi is looking to escape.
Bergasmarchi wants to get back to full guard.
Warren throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bergasmarchi to regain full guard.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Warren is working hard here to advance position.
Warren wants to control from the top but Bergasmarchi keeps moving.
Danilo Bergasmarchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren throws a strike but Bergasmarchi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bergasmarchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Bergasmarchi misses.

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.
Warren takes a swing at Bergasmarchi's ribcage but misses.
Bergasmarchi misses with a wild combination.
Warren misses with an uppercut. Bergasmarchi saw that one coming.
Bergasmarchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank Warren is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergasmarchi misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Warren!