PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bernasconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bernasconi
vs
White

170 cm
27
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Vitality
Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bernasconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernasconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernasconi tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Bernasconi fails in his attempt to clinch.
White shoots for a takedown but Bernasconi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernasconi stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernasconi is looking to clinch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernasconi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernasconi wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.

Bernasconi rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bernasconi fails to land.
Bernasconi misses with the head strike.
Bernasconi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White tries to break free but Bernasconi pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernasconi has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernasconi.
Bernasconi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bernasconi throws a head punch that misses.
Bernasconi lands with a short shot to the head.

Bernasconi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up

and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernasconi's guard.
White trying to control but Bernasconi is working from the bottom.

White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bernasconi controlling White's posture.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernasconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bernasconi wriggles free and stands up.
Bernasconi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Mark Bernasconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernasconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Bernasconi, looking for a takedown. White pushes Bernasconi against the cage but Bernasconi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White gets tackled into the cage by Bernasconi. Bernasconi maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Bernasconi has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Bernasconi fails to land.

Bernasconi manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Bernasconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from White.
Bernasconi moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Bernasconi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bernasconi has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Bernasconi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bernasconi stalling.

White breaks the clinch.
Bernasconi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bernasconi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernasconi tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernasconi fails with an attempt to clinch.
White shoots in for a double leg but Bernasconi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernasconi tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White cracks Bernasconi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mark Bernasconi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bernasconi moves into the clinch successfully.
White has had enough of the clinch but Bernasconi keeps him there for the moment.
Bernasconi has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Bernasconi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bernasconi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bernasconi.
Bernasconi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bernasconi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernasconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernasconi tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernasconi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mark Bernasconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernasconi tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernasconi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernasconi.
Bernasconi moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up.
White throws a series of punches but Bernasconi moves out of range.
White lands a jab to the nose.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernasconi tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Bernasconi moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.

Bernasconi has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
White blocking some punches.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernasconi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bernasconi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernasconi has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bernasconi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Bernasconi lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Bernasconi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bernasconi just stands there and leans against the cage.
White fails to pull guard.
Bernasconi lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernasconi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bernasconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernasconi.
Bernasconi scores with a leg kick.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White is breathing heavily.
Bernasconi tries to clinch but White moves away
and Bernasconi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernasconi as he avoids it easily.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernasconi tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Bernasconi moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White misses with a double jab
enabling Bernasconi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernasconi tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Mark Bernasconi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernasconi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bernasconi fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bernasconi instigates a clinch.
Bernasconi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White jumps guard but Bernasconi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernasconi has double underhooks.
White tries to break the clinch but Bernasconi is controlling the position.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernasconi lands with a right to the head.
Bernasconi scores with a shot to the side of White's head.

Bernasconi breaks the clinch.
Bernasconi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White fails to land the takedown.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Bernasconi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bernasconi is looking to clinch.
Bernasconi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernasconi is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bernasconi.

Bernasconi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bernasconi misses with a body punch.
White blocking some punches.
Bernasconi lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Bernasconi.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bernasconi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White is trying to push Bernasconi away but Bernasconi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Bernasconi won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernasconi scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bernasconi.
Bernasconi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bernasconi swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Bernasconi won't allow it.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Bernasconi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bernasconi working aggressively here.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Bernasconi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernasconi misses with a punch to the body.

Bernasconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernasconi is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bernasconi darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Bernasconi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bernasconi fails to land.
White blocks an uppercut.
White is trying to break the clinch but Bernasconi is controlling him.
White tries to throw a body punch but Bernasconi avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bernasconi is defending well.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernasconi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mark Bernasconi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bernasconi.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
White tries to break free but Bernasconi pushes him back against the cage.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White is trying to push Bernasconi away but Bernasconi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernasconi misses with the head strike.
Bernasconi tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Bernasconi scores with a hook to the body.
Mark Bernasconi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bernasconi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White tries to circle away but Bernasconi has him pinned against the cage.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernasconi has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bernasconi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Bernasconi stops a takedown attempt from White.
Bernasconi presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernasconi has double underhooks.
Bernasconi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bernasconi lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bernasconi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bernasconi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bernasconi lands with a right to the head.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White is trying to break the clinch but Bernasconi is controlling him.
Bernasconi has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Bernasconi working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernasconi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Bernasconi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernasconi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bernasconi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Bernasconi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernasconi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Bernasconi!