PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nunoy Bermio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natural has chosen back in black - ACDC as his entrance music. Randy Natural has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bermio
vs
Natural

205 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Attliction
Attliction

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nunoy Bermio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermio tries for a takedown but Natural sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Natural looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Bermio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Natural controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bermio is on top in guard.
Natural pulls Bermio in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bermio working to try and regain half guard.
Natural content just to control the position here.
Bermio tries to hold on but Natural postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bermio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Natural controlling from mount.
Bermio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bermio tries to buck Natural off but he can't manage it.
Bermio wants to hold on but Natural pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Natural has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bermio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Natural controlling the pace for now.

Despite being in the dominant position, Randy Natural just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bermio misses with a takedown attempt

and Natural decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bermio's guard.
Natural is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natural won't allow Bermio to sweep him here.

Bermio has his foot on Natural's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Natural works his way back into a safe position though.
Natural controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Natural dominated that round.
That's time! Bermio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bermio throws a sloppy head kick and Natural moves out of range easily.
Bermio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Natural counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bermio is trying to keep Natural in close.
Natural 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natural looking to pass the guard.
Natural is standing up over Bermio. Bermio looks to escape but Natural dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermio trying to remain calm as Natural controls from the top position.
Bermio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bermio is trying to escape the position but Natural is controlling the position.
Bermio is trying to get back to half guard.
Bermio being controlled for a moment.
Bermio pushes Natural away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Natural gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Natural. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two 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.
Natural takes a little break here. Bermio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Natural advances nicely into full mount.
Bermio is desperately trying to improve his position but Natural has a good base and remains in mount.
Natural content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Randy Natural just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bermio misses with the combination.

Natural has closed the distance and engaged Bermio in a clinch.

Natural has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bermio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Natural is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bermio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natural content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Natural showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bermio doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Natural counters by moving into the clinch.

Natural tightens his grip and picks Bermio up, before dumping him to the ground. Bermio manages to land in guard.
Bermio trying to keep a closed guard but Natural is proving a slippery customer.
Natural content to stall in guard here.

Bermio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natural gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural tries to free his leg and advance position but Bermio is retaining full guard.

Bermio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bermio wants to get back to his feet but Natural is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Natural controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Natural really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bermio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bermio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Natural pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bermio is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bermio shoots and misses

and Natural counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Natural stalling.
Natural wants to pass the guard but Bermio is defending well.
Natural content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natural passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bermio manages to get back to half guard.
Bermio gets back to full guard.
Bermio trying to keep a closed guard but Natural is proving a slippery customer.
Natural slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Natural comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Natural has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Natural!