PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prcko Strcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strcko comes to the cage accompanied by Destiny Childs - Soldier. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Strcko
vs
Bergasmarchi

179 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

181 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prcko Strcko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strcko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Bergasmarchi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes but missing.
Bergasmarchi stopping the sweep attempt from Strcko.
Strcko keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.

Bergasmarchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strcko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergasmarchi has managed to get both his arms back between Strcko's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergasmarchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergasmarchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Strcko is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strcko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strcko is looking to stand up but Bergasmarchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bergasmarchi controlling from the top position.
Bergasmarchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergasmarchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Strcko is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strcko controls Bergasmarchi momentarily but Bergasmarchi frees himself.
Strcko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Strcko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bergasmarchi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bergasmarchi misses with the combination.
Strcko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bergasmarchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strcko somewhat.
Strcko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bergasmarchi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prcko Strcko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strcko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bergasmarchi scoring with punches and elbows.
Strcko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bergasmarchi's best efforts.
Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but Strcko defending well.
Bergasmarchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strcko!

Bergasmarchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bergasmarchi tries to control but Strcko wriggling away.
Bergasmarchi looking to ground and pound but Strcko is blocking nicely.
Bergasmarchi looking to finish with strikes here!
Strcko is squirming around, avoiding Bergasmarchi's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bergasmarchi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Strcko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Strcko and Bergasmarchi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bergasmarchi moves into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strcko wants to try and get back to his feet.

Bergasmarchi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strcko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strcko shrugs it off.
Strcko is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergasmarchi has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strcko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Strcko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strcko has hold of Bergasmarchi's hands but Bergasmarchi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Strcko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Bergasmarchi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Strcko fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Bergasmarchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strcko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bergasmarchi is fending him off so far but Strcko persists. Nope, Bergasmarchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Strcko has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prcko Strcko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergasmarchi misses with the combination.
Bergasmarchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strcko counters with a straight right hand.
Strcko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergasmarchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strcko tries for a takedown but Bergasmarchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strcko misses with a takedown

so Bergasmarchi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bergasmarchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strcko's guard.
Bergasmarchi is trying to control. Strcko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bergasmarchi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strcko tries to get to full guard but Bergasmarchi has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bergasmarchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bergasmarchi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bergasmarchi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Strcko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Strcko!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strcko throws a big elbow that misses.
Strcko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi managing to control the position.
Strcko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergasmarchi keeping full guard, as Strcko tries to pass.
Strcko is working hard here to advance position.
Strcko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergasmarchi is controlling Strcko's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bergasmarchi wants to sweep here but Strcko controlling him for the moment.
Strcko throws a big elbow that misses.
Strcko throws a big right hand that misses.
Bergasmarchi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strcko stopping the sweep attempt from Bergasmarchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergasmarchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Bergasmarchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bergasmarchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strcko's waist but Strcko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bergasmarchi off to one side.
Strcko has his takedown stuffed

and Bergasmarchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strcko!
Strcko is trying to buck Bergasmarchi off.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Strcko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bergasmarchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergasmarchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Strcko is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strcko managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bergasmarchi.

Bergasmarchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bergasmarchi controlling from side mount.
Strcko regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bergasmarchi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Strcko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergasmarchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strcko is keeping the position for now.
Gabriel Bergasmarchi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strcko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergasmarchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergasmarchi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes but missing.
Bergasmarchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bergasmarchi postures up.
Bergasmarchi looking to pass the guard.
Bergasmarchi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergasmarchi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bergasmarchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Strcko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergasmarchi defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strcko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergasmarchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Strcko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strcko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergasmarchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strcko is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strcko wants to stand up but Bergasmarchi is controlling him.
Strcko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergasmarchi lands a couple of digs.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Strcko is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strcko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prcko Strcko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergasmarchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gabriel Bergasmarchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Bergasmarchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergasmarchi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Bergasmarchi!