PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Berkman (ranked 3916 p4p, 4154 weight class) and Khabitch Nurmagotaptap (ranked 505 p4p, 526 weight class). Khabitch Nurmagotaptap is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Berkman
vs
Nurmagotaptap

185 cm
23
170
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
179
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Conviction
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Berkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagotaptap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berkman is trying to defend but Nurmagotaptap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nurmagotaptap drops an elbow to the side of Berkman's head.

Nurmagotaptap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berkman regains full guard. Nicely done.

Berkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagotaptap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagotaptap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berkman can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagotaptap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagotaptap prevents Berkman from improving his position.
Berkman is trying to stand.
Nurmagotaptap slips a nice elbow through Berkman's hands, connecting with Berkman's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap working the head and body with strikes.
Berkman is trying to stand back up but Nurmagotaptap is controlling him
Berkman has hold of Nurmagotaptap's hands but Nurmagotaptap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Berkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berkman pushes Nurmagotaptap off looking to stand but Nurmagotaptap dives back in and keeps control.

Berkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagotaptap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berkman missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurmagotaptap winds up and cracks Berkman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkman tries to kick Nurmagotaptap off but Nurmagotaptap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagotaptap is nestled in close to Berkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Nurmagotaptap connects with a nice short shot to Berkman's temple.

Berkman has one foot on Nurmagotaptap's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Nurmagotaptap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berkman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berkman is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagotaptap connects with a decent elbow.

Berkman is rocked!

Nurmagotaptap is working to tighten his grip on Berkman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Berkman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nurmagotaptap is really squeezing tight and eventually Berkman passes out! Nurmagotaptap breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
Khabitch Nurmagotaptap is the new welterweight champion!