|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
26
190 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
|
182 cm
24
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Backscratcher.
Bergasmarchi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Backscratcher is keeping him busy.
Backscratcher wants to control but Bergasmarchi is keeping busy.
Backscratcher has his hands clasped together around Bergasmarchi's back. He's all about the action.
Backscratcher is trying to control but can't.
Bergasmarchi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bergasmarchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergasmarchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backscratcher keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bergasmarchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Backscratcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Backscratcher walks into a left hand.
Bergasmarchi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bergasmarchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Backscratcher, who protects the arm well.
Backscratcher wants to control but Bergasmarchi postures up.
Bergasmarchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Backscratcher keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backscratcher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the pace.
Backscratcher keeping hold of Bergasmarchi's head, controlling as best he can.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots but Backscratcher is blocking nicely.
Bergasmarchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backscratcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Backscratcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergasmarchi is thwarting Backscratcher's attempts to control the position.
Backscratcher is controlling Bergasmarchi's trapped leg to prevent Bergasmarchi from advancing to side control.
Backscratcher trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher is doing well to control the position and prevent Bergasmarchi from advancing to side control.
Backscratcher is not content to let Bergasmarchi control the position.
Brian Backscratcher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bergasmarchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backscratcher catches Bergasmarchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Backscratcher has a takedown stuffed.
Backscratcher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bergasmarchi.
A jab lands there for Bergasmarchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bergasmarchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Backscratcher.
Backscratcher lands with a nice body punch.
Bergasmarchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergasmarchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Backscratcher prevents Bergasmarchi from improving position.
Bergasmarchi controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backscratcher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bergasmarchi's best efforts.
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!
Backscratcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backscratcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergasmarchi's waist but Bergasmarchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Backscratcher off to one side.
Backscratcher misses with a takedown attempt - Bergasmarchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Backscratcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Backscratcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergasmarchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bergasmarchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Backscratcher sprawls well initially but Bergasmarchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Backscratcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bergasmarchi is working away from the top position though.
Gustavo Bergasmarchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Backscratcher is keeping him busy.
Backscratcher is looking for a sweep. Bergasmarchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergasmarchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergasmarchi tries to pass to full mount but Backscratcher defends it.
Backscratcher wants to improve his position but Bergasmarchi is controlling well.
Backscratcher keeping control of the position.
Backscratcher manages to get to full guard.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher is trying to control the position but Bergasmarchi postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bergasmarchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Backscratcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Backscratcher is working from the bottom.
Backscratcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bergasmarchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bergasmarchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergasmarchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
Backscratcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Backscratcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Backscratcher working a defensive guard here.
Bergasmarchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Backscratcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Backscratcher keeps moving.
Bergasmarchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bergasmarchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Backscratcher keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
Backscratcher has Bergasmarchi pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher keeping full guard, as Bergasmarchi tries to pass.
Backscratcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergasmarchi passes Backscratcher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Backscratcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergasmarchi pulls his head out easily.
Bergasmarchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backscratcher is just riding it out for now. Bergasmarchi eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backscratcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergasmarchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustavo Bergasmarchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bergasmarchi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Backscratcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but Backscratcher defending well.
Backscratcher wants to improve his position but Bergasmarchi is controlling well.
Bergasmarchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Backscratcher is looking to control Bergasmarchi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Backscratcher avoid being mounted?
Bergasmarchi passes to full mount!
Bergasmarchi lands a heavy elbow.
Backscratcher tries to lock up and control but Bergasmarchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Bergasmarchi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bergasmarchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergasmarchi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bergasmarchi working for a guillotine from mount but Backscratcher is in no mood to give up.
Backscratcher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bergasmarchi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bergasmarchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Backscratcher is looking to escape.
Bergasmarchi punching from mount but Backscratcher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bergasmarchi misses with a head shot.
Backscratcher tries to hold on but Bergasmarchi postures up.
Bergasmarchi thowing shots but they're missing.
Backscratcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Backscratcher tries to hold on but Bergasmarchi pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Bergasmarchi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bergasmarchi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Backscratcher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bergasmarchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergasmarchi is landing with some decent strikes but Backscratcher is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Backscratcher is rocked!
Bergasmarchi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Backscratcher in real trouble here! The ref calls for Backscratcher to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
