PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Morgan
vs
Bergasmarchi

180 cm
27
200 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

182 cm
22
198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
James Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.

Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Bergasmarchi working the ground and pound but Morgan is defending the strikes.
Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.

Bergasmarchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bergasmarchi takes a little break here. Morgan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi scores with punches from side control.
Morgan stops Bergasmarchi from passing to mount.
Bergasmarchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Bergasmarchi crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morgan is avoiding damage well.

Bergasmarchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Bergasmarchi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morgan regains half guard, as Bergasmarchi was trying to land strikes.

Bergasmarchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bergasmarchi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergasmarchi wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in Skylab Vegas inform me that Bergasmarchi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bergasmarchi throws a strike but Morgan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes but missing.

Bergasmarchi drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Bergasmarchi off! Bergasmarchi jumps back into Morgan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bergasmarchi throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bergasmarchi's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
Bergasmarchi is trying to keep Morgan in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Bergasmarchi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bergasmarchi throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Bergasmarchi keeps it at a distance.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgan tests Bergasmarchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergasmarchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Bergasmarchi throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergasmarchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Bergasmarchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bergasmarchi shoots in and gets a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergasmarchi passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bergasmarchi is trying to work for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.

Bergasmarchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan is trying to stand.
Gustavo Bergasmarchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergasmarchi wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan is staying active underneath Bergasmarchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bergasmarchi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Morgan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Morgan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bergasmarchi tries to improve position but can't.
Bergasmarchi looking for a sweep but Morgan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bergasmarchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Bergasmarchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bergasmarchi blocks the body kick.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bergasmarchi.
A punch combination from Morgan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Bergasmarchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergasmarchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergasmarchi moves away.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergasmarchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan slips a straight right by Bergasmarchi.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergasmarchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bergasmarchi moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergasmarchi.
The fighters circling - Bergasmarchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergasmarchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bergasmarchi throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi fails to land the takedown.
James Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Bergasmarchi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergasmarchi. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergasmarchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergasmarchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan lands a front kick.
Bergasmarchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergasmarchi fails to land the takedown.
Bergasmarchi walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergasmarchi shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergasmarchi.

Morgan forces Bergasmarchi back against the cage and clinches.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgan gets underhooks to prevent Bergasmarchi's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body.
Bergasmarchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan lands a nice elbow.
Morgan lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morgan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands with a right to the head.
Morgan lands with a short shot to the head.

Bergasmarchi is rocked!
Morgan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bergasmarchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bergasmarchis head.
Morgan pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Bergasmarchi! Morgan unloads with more strikes and Bergasmarchi sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Morgan!