PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Berkman (ranked 6789 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Khabitch Nurmagotaptap (ranked 679 p4p, 441 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Berkman
vs
Nurmagotaptap

185 cm
23
170
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
179
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Conviction
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Berkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkman tried to score with a low kick but Nurmagotaptap checks it.

Nurmagotaptap drives through with a takedown into Berkman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nurmagotaptap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkman is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagotaptap working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagotaptap is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagotaptap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagotaptap lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagotaptap connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkman wants to sweep here but Nurmagotaptap controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagotaptap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nurmagotaptap is working Berkman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagotaptap is looking to work some ground and pound but Berkman has wrist control.
Berkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagotaptap is one step ahead there.
Berkman looking to control.

Berkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berkman has momentary wrist control but Nurmagotaptap slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagotaptap landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berkman's head.
Nurmagotaptap wants to pass the guard but Berkman is keeping the position.
Nurmagotaptap works over Berkman with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagotaptap prevents Berkman from getting back to his feet.
Nurmagotaptap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagotaptap working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagotaptap lands a couple of elbows.

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 chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurmagotaptap is in close to Berkman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berkman trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagotaptap is proving a slippery customer.
Nurmagotaptap landing some decent shots from guard.
Nurmagotaptap won't allow Berkman to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagotaptap scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagotaptap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Berkman pushes Nurmagotaptap off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkman thows a leg kick but Nurmagotaptap checks it

and Nurmagotaptap decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berkman's guard.

Berkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurmagotaptap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berkman is breathing heavily.
Nurmagotaptap connects with a couple of short punches.

Berkman is rocked!

Berkman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagotaptap defends well.
Oh Berkman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagotaptap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagotaptap loads up on a big left hand. Berkman felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Nurmagotaptap looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Berkman can't hide his disappointment, as Nurmagotaptap celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabitch Nurmagotaptap!