PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekzi Lukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergasmarchi comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzicato Five - Baby Love Child. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lukic's choice of entrance music: Enya - Only Time. The key to victory for Eduardo Bergasmarchi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bergasmarchi
vs
Lukic

174 cm
27
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

155 cm
26
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alekzi Lukic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lukic drives through and clinches with Bergasmarchi against the cage.
Lukic jumps guard but Bergasmarchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lukic fails to pull guard.
Bergasmarchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lukic.
Eduardo Bergasmarchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekzi Lukic.
Lukic fails to pull guard.

Bergasmarchi breaks from the clinch.
Lukic shoots and misses
and Bergasmarchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lukic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergasmarchi counters with a three punch combo that has Lukic backing up. Lukic nods at Bergasmarchi to acknowledge the strikes.
Lukic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice leg kick.
Lukic misses with a takedown attempt
and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukic wants to clinch but Bergasmarchi slips to the side
and Bergasmarchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lukic looks to clinch
and Bergasmarchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergasmarchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Lukic should have avoided that one.
Lukic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergasmarchi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lukic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bergasmarchi counters with a leg kick.
Bergasmarchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lukic's sensitive parts.
Lukic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergasmarchi as he avoids it easily.
Lukic tries to clinch
and Bergasmarchi counters with a series of strikes. Lukic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukic wants to clinch but Bergasmarchi slips to the side
and Bergasmarchi counters with a leg kick.
Lukic looks gassed!
A leg kick checked by Lukic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukic with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lukic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bergasmarchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Lukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergasmarchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi is looking to wear down Lukic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lukic wants to clinch but Bergasmarchi slips to the side
and Bergasmarchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lukic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bergasmarchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lukic.

Lukic moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukic has Bergasmarchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergasmarchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lukic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergasmarchi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bergasmarchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lukic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lukic throws a low kick, looking for Bergasmarchi's leg but Bergasmarchi calmly moves out of range.
Bergasmarchi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lukic wants to clinch but Bergasmarchi slips to the side

and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lukic won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Lukic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bergasmarchi off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukic doesn't have the hooks in and Bergasmarchi manages to turn into his guard.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lukic can't keep his opponent in guard - Bergasmarchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Bergasmarchi is working for a submission of some sort.
Lukic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergasmarchi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergasmarchi passes the guard and advances to mount!

Bergasmarchi working for a guillotine from mount but Lukic is in no mood to give up.
Bergasmarchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lukic is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bergasmarchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lukic misses with a takedown
and Bergasmarchi counters with a leg kick.
Bergasmarchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bergasmarchi misses with an uppercut. Lukic saw that one coming.
Lukic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bergasmarchi counters with a low kick, right behind Lukic 's knee.
Alekzi Lukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukic tries to clinch
and Bergasmarchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lukic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bergasmarchi pinned against the cage. Bergasmarchi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eduardo Bergasmarchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alekzi Lukic.
Lukic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bergasmarchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eduardo Bergasmarchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lukic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bergasmarchi drops back looking for a leg! Lukic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lukic manages to kick Bergasmarchi off! Bergasmarchi jumps back into Lukic's guard.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Lukic is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bergasmarchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lukic has his foot on Bergasmarchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bergasmarchi works his way back into a safe position though.
Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi slips nicely into half guard.
Lukic is refusing to be controlled, as Bergasmarchi sits in half guard.
Lukic is looking for a sweep. Bergasmarchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukic gets full guard.
Lukic is breathing heavily.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Lukic keeps moving.
Bergasmarchi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Lukic keeps moving.
Bergasmarchi won't allow Lukic to sweep him here.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Lukic is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Lukic is working from the bottom.

Eduardo Bergasmarchi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bergasmarchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lukic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bergasmarchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukic tries to clinch
and Bergasmarchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lukic.
Bergasmarchi throws a series of punches but Lukic avoids them all with ease.
Lukic tries to clinch up
and Bergasmarchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergasmarchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lukic fails with the takedown
and Bergasmarchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Lukic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lukic trying to control the position but instead, Bergasmarchi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukic into the cage.
Lukic jumps guard but Bergasmarchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lukic tries to pull guard but Bergasmarchi won't allow it.
Lukic fails to pull guard.

Bergasmarchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lukic pushes Bergasmarchi up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lukic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bergasmarchi to keep the fight standing.

Bergasmarchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukic moves to clinch but Bergasmarchi breaks away
and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Bergasmarchi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lukic tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Lukic is working from the bottom.
Lukic wants to improve his position but Bergasmarchi is controlling well.
Lukic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bergasmarchi trying to mount his opponent but Lukic defends it.
Lukic moves into full guard.
Lukic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergasmarchi.
Lukic is looking to sweep but instead, Bergasmarchi has passed into half guard.

Lukic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eduardo Bergasmarchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lukic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergasmarchi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bergasmarchi is hanging on to Lukic's back as he tries to escape.
Lukic is keeping busy.

Bergasmarchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lukic is defending well though. Bergasmarchi let's go of the attempt for now.
Bergasmarchi tries to get the hooks in deep but Lukic pushed the leg off.

Bergasmarchi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergasmarchi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi trying to control.
Bergasmarchi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Bergasmarchi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Lukic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Bergasmarchi looking for the RNC.
Lukic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bergasmarchi's guard. Nice work there by Lukic.
Bergasmarchi keeping full guard, as Lukic tries to pass.
Bergasmarchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukic looking to pass the guard.
Lukic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergasmarchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukic can do to turn this around?
Lukic advances position into side control!

Lukic swings around for an armbar but Bergasmarchi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lukic's guard.
Bergasmarchi won't allow Lukic to sweep him here.

Lukic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bergasmarchi is pushing down on Lukic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lukic is fighting to maintain full guard but Bergasmarchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eduardo Bergasmarchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bergasmarchi moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi taking a breather here.
Bergasmarchi advances to full mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bergasmarchi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Alekzi Lukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergasmarchi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Lukic can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Bergasmarchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergasmarchi, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Bergasmarchi!
An out of breath Eduardo Bergasmarchi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.