PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Berlusconi (ranked 3008 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Sora Kamei (ranked 397 p4p, 398 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Berlusconi
vs
Kamei

183 cm
20
170
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alessandro Berlusconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sora Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berlusconi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berlusconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamei is trying to stand.
Kamei is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berlusconi in particular looking to stall.
Berlusconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berlusconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamei has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi controlling the action here.
Kamei is trying to stand up here but Berlusconi is controlling him well.
Kamei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Kamei's temple.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi is taking a breather. Kamei says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kamei wants to improve his position but Berlusconi is controlling well.
Kamei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi controlling the action here.
Berlusconi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamei on the ground.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Berlusconi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berlusconi lands in his opponent's guard.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Berlusconi is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamei has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Berlusconi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kamei's guard.
Berlusconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berlusconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berlusconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berlusconi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berlusconi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berlusconi lands a couple of digs.
Kamei wants to stand but Berlusconi is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berlusconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berlusconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berlusconi stands up over Kamei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kamei is rocked!
Kamei has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamei is still in real trouble! Can Berlusconi finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berlusconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi content to stall in guard here.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kamei looking for a guillotine here but Berlusconi defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berlusconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi cracks Kamei with a solid left hand.
Alessandro Berlusconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamei has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Berlusconi stands up over Kamei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berlusconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamei for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that second round.
That's time! Berlusconi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Berlusconi tries for a takedown but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Berlusconi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamei sprawls well initially but Berlusconi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berlusconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Berlusconi tries to pass to full mount but Kamei defends it.
Berlusconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
Berlusconi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kamei wants to get back to his feet.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes.
Berlusconi controlling the action here.

Kamei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Berlusconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berlusconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamei is looking for a sweep. Berlusconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi is looking to advance position but Kamei won't allow it.
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. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Kamei's temple.

Berlusconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamei sees it coming and defends easily.
Sora Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kamei looking for submissions off his back.
Berlusconi controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berlusconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kamei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alessandro Berlusconi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Berlusconi.
Berlusconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Berlusconi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berlusconi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Berlusconi!