PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brando Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Leanar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Berdugo
vs
Leanar

180 cm
24
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brando Berdugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Leanar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berdugo has closed the distance and engaged Leanar in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Berdugo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Berdugo throws an elbow but misses.
Berdugo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berdugo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Berdugo misses with a knee to the head.
Leanar fails to pull guard.
Berdugo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brando Berdugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Leanar.

Leanar breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Berdugo misses

so Leanar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leanar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berdugo wants to sweep here but Leanar controlling him for the moment.
Leanar passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Leanar is looking for a kimura here.
Leanar prevents Berdugo from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leanar content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leanar connects with a nice short shot to Berdugo's temple.

Leanar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berdugo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leanar.
Berdugo wants to sweep but Leanar has passed to side control!
Leanar trying to control the action but Berdugo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdugo bucks up and tries to throw Leanar off but instead Leanar has got his back!

Leanar looking for the choke but no joy.
Leanar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Berdugo tries to break free.
Leanar avoiding Berdugo 's attempts to control his hands.
Can Berdugo hold on?! Leanar is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Leanar has Berdugo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Leanar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leanar scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Leanar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berdugo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Can Berdugo hold on?! Leanar is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Leanar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leanar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Berdugo doesn't escape.

Leanar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Berdugo wants to get back to his feet.
Berdugo is breathing heavily.
Leanar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Berdugo doesn't escape.

Leanar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berdugo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berdugo for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo is in bad spot here.

Leanar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leanar biding his time, controlling Berdugo.

Leanar tightening his grip on Berdugo, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leanar tries to keep control of the position but Berdugo is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Leanar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Berdugo gets caught flat footed, as Leanar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berdugo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Leanar manages to pass to side control.
Leanar winds up and cracks Berdugo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leanar controlling the pace.
Leanar trying to control from half guard but Berdugo is working away.

Leanar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Berdugo to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdugo tries to clinch up.
Leanar tries to counter with a clinch but Berdugo shakes him off and moves away.
Berdugo misses with an uppercut
and Leanar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Berdugo rushes Leanar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Berdugo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leanar is looking for a takedown.
Berdugo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leanar is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leanar is trying to pull guard but Berdugo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berdugo jumps guard but Leanar stands there with Berdugo around his waist. Berdugo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leanar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brando Berdugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Leanar.
Leanar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berdugo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Berdugo misses with a head kick.

Leanar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leanar is standing up over Berdugo. Berdugo looks to escape but Leanar dives into side control.
Leanar controlling the position.
Berdugo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leanar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berdugo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berdugo tries to get out of the position.
Leanar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Leanar decides to stand back up. Leanar steps back and let's Berdugo get back to his feet.

Leanar gets the takedown into side control.
Berdugo bucks up and tries to throw Leanar off but instead Leanar has got his back!
Leanar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brock Leanar has got the better of the ground game so far.

Leanar is working for a rear naked choke. Berdugo is not defending it well and Leanar has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Berdugo refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Berdugo's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Leanar!