PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denny Prokopos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokopos comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prokopos
vs
Bergasmarchi

183 cm
26
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denny Prokopos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokopos tries to clinch but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.

Bergasmarchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bergasmarchi trying to control from half guard but Prokopos is working away.
Prokopos wants to get back to full guard.
Prokopos is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.

Bergasmarchi is working for a kimura but Prokopos is defending it quite comfortably.

Bergasmarchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Prokopos has a hand on Bergasmarchi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bergasmarchi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bergasmarchi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prokopos because Bergasmarchi loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokopos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bergasmarchi cracks Prokopos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Prokopos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes here but Prokopos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopos tries to reverse the position but Bergasmarchi maintains control.
Bergasmarchi punching from mount but Prokopos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Prokopos is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergasmarchi has a good base and remains in mount.
Bergasmarchi unloads with some shots from mount but Prokopos bucks and avoids them well.
Bergasmarchi content just to control the position here.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bergasmarchi dominating with strikes here.
Prokopos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prokopos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergasmarchi controlling the action here.
Prokopos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergasmarchi.
Prokopos gets back to full guard.
Bergasmarchi advances position into side control!
Prokopos tries to buck Bergasmarchi off but Bergasmarchi is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bergasmarchi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bergasmarchi throws a strike aimed at the side of Prokopos's head but Prokopos avoids it well.

Bergasmarchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Prokopos is defending well.
Bergasmarchi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Prokopos defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi in side control, throwing shots but Prokopos defends.
An elbow from Bergasmarchi crashes against the mat.
Prokopos dodges the ground and pound from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prokopos some visible discomfort.
Prokopos is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prokopos parries the strikes from Bergasmarchi easily there. Bergasmarchi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prokopos to escape.
Prokopos is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.

Bergasmarchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prokopos is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bergasmarchi tries for a kimura but Prokopos is defending well.
Prokopos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bergasmarchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Prokopos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prokopos prevents Bergasmarchi from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bergasmarchi misses the jab.
Prokopos misses with a leg kick.
Bergasmarchi misses with a straight right.
Prokopos shoots in for a takedown but Bergasmarchi shows good takedown defense.
Bergasmarchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt

and Bergasmarchi counters with a single leg into guard. Prokopos didn't expect that.
Prokopos being controlled here, momentarily.
Bergasmarchi is in close to Prokopos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Prokopos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergasmarchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prokopos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Prokopos is working from the bottom.
Prokopos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bergasmarchi is one step ahead there.

Bergasmarchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prokopos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergasmarchi has managed to get both his arms back between Prokopos's legs - danger averted.
Prokopos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prokopos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergasmarchi advances position into side control!
Gustavo Bergasmarchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prokopos tries to bench press Bergasmarchi off him but Bergasmarchi keeps the position.
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Prokopos is keeping him busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bergasmarchi connects with a decent elbow.
Bergasmarchi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Bergasmarchi tries for a kimura but Prokopos is defending well.
Prokopos is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.
Prokopos tries to bench press Bergasmarchi off him but Bergasmarchi keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokopos is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.
Bergasmarchi throws a strike aimed at the side of Prokopos's head but Prokopos avoids it well.
Prokopos is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos is working hard here to advance position.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position but Prokopos is working away.
Bergasmarchi tries to score with some ground and pound. Prokopos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Prokopos regains half guard.

Prokopos with the active half guard here but Bergasmarchi passes nicely into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prokopos seems a little lost for a moment, as Bergasmarchi dominates the positioning.
Bergasmarchi taking a break here but Prokopos is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Prokopos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi thows a huge punch but Prokopos dodges it nicely.
Bergasmarchi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Prokopos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergasmarchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bergasmarchi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gustavo Bergasmarchi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck for Prokopos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Bergasmarchi. No joy for Prokopos on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Bergasmarchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Prokopos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prokopos misses with a takedown attempt

and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bergasmarchi uses his free foot to push down on Prokopos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prokopos.
Prokopos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Prokopos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bergasmarchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bergasmarchi looking to finish with strikes here!
Prokopos taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prokopos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bergasmarchi works his way into side control.
Prokopos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Prokopos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bergasmarchi is looking for a sweep. Prokopos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergasmarchi is pressing down on Prokopos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prokopos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergasmarchi is keeping the position for now.
Bergasmarchi is trying to keep Prokopos in close.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokopos prevents Bergasmarchi from getting back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi pulls Prokopos in close to prevent any damage.
Prokopos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Prokopos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bergasmarchi, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prokopos swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
Prokopos shoots and misses
and Bergasmarchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prokopos throws a head kick that misses

and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Prokopos's guard now.
Bergasmarchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Prokopos is keeping the position.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Prokopos keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Bergasmarchi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prokopos.
Prokopos looks to land a body kick but Bergasmarchi moved away.
Prokopos takes a swing at Bergasmarchi's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Prokopos.
Denny Prokopos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokopos shoots and misses

and Bergasmarchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prokopos!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Prokopos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Prokopos is working from the bottom.

Bergasmarchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Denny Prokopos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavo Bergasmarchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Prokopos is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prokopos tries to buck Bergasmarchi off but Bergasmarchi is having none of it.
Prokopos trying to remain calm as Bergasmarchi controls from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Bergasmarchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergasmarchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Bergasmarchi!