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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Permitis tries to sprawl but Bergasmarchi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Permitis looking for submissions off his back.
Bergasmarchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergasmarchi is keen to just control but Permitis is a slippery customer.
Permitis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Permitis punching from the bottom.
Permitis looking for submissions off his back.
Bergasmarchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Permitis keeps working.
Bergasmarchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Permitis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Permitis looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis is in trouble now - Bergasmarchi has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi wants to take his opponent's back but Permitis doesn't allow it.
Permitis regains half guard.
Permitis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots but Permitis is blocking nicely.
Permitis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergasmarchi is working for a kimura but Permitis is defending it quite comfortably.
Permitis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis won't allow Bergasmarchi to pass to mount.
Bergasmarchi is keen to just control but Permitis is a slippery customer.
Bergasmarchi is controlling the pace.
Permitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bergasmarchi pulls his head out easily.
Permitis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Permitis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergasmarchi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi stopping the sweep attempt from Permitis.
Bergasmarchi throwing strikes but missing.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
Bergasmarchi preventing the sweep.
Permitis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bergasmarchi defends it easily.
Permitis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Permitis striking from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis 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 trying to control but Permitis is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bergasmarchi with a nice head shot there.
Permitis keeping full guard, as Bergasmarchi tries to pass.
Bergasmarchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Permitis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bergasmarchi has picked Permitis up and slammed him! Permitis can't keep hold of the triangle and Bergasmarchi manages to pass to side control!
Bergasmarchi advances to mount.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Permitis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Bergasmarchi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Permitis staying out of range there.
Francois Permitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergasmarchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Permitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Permitis.
Bergasmarchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Permitis manages to get himself to full guard.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
Bergasmarchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Permitis is retaining full guard.
Permitis looking for a sweep. Not yet Permitis, not yet.
Bergasmarchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Permitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergasmarchi has managed to get both his arms back between Permitis's legs - danger averted.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Permitis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bergasmarchi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bergasmarchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Permitis wants a takedown.
Bergasmarchi is pressed up against the cage. Permitis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bergasmarchi down to the mat. Bergasmarchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gustavo Bergasmarchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
Bergasmarchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergasmarchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Permitis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bergasmarchi is looking for a triangle but Permitis pushes his legs off easily.
Bergasmarchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bergasmarchi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bergasmarchi is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergasmarchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Permitis is keeping the position for now.
Permitis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bergasmarchi stacks Permitis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bergasmarchi!
Gustavo Bergasmarchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Permitis gets back to half guard.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Permitis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi prevents Permitis from improving his position.
Bergasmarchi is trying to control the action in half guard but Permitis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bergasmarchi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Permitis's thigh. Permitis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bergasmarchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergasmarchi slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Permitis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Permitis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Permitis wants to get back to his feet but Bergasmarchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Permitis looking for a guillotine here but Bergasmarchi defends easily.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergasmarchi is controlling him.
Permitis looking for a guillotine here but Bergasmarchi defends easily.
Permitis is breathing heavily.
Bergasmarchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Permitis looking for a sweep. Not yet Permitis, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergasmarchi passes Permitis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francois Permitis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bergasmarchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bergasmarchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Permitis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bergasmarchi to the mat! Bergasmarchi manages to get full guard.
Bergasmarchi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Permitis defends it easily.
Bergasmarchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bergasmarchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Permitis cracks Bergasmarchi with a solid left hand.
Bergasmarchi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Permitis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Permitis is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Permitis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bergasmarchi is on him like a limpet, forcing Permitis back against the cage.
Permitis has Bergasmarchi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergasmarchi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Permitis wants a takedown.
Permitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Permitis tries to score a body lock takedown but Bergasmarchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gustavo Bergasmarchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Permitis.
Permitis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergasmarchi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bergasmarchi manages to break the clinch.
Bergasmarchi throws out a loose jab but Permitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bergasmarchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Permitis was covering up waiting for the punch and Bergasmarchi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Permitis 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Permitis is retaining full guard.
Permitis keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergasmarchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bergasmarchi lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergasmarchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
Bergasmarchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergasmarchi preventing the sweep.
Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi is pushing down on Permitis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Permitis is fighting to maintain full guard but Bergasmarchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bergasmarchi not doing much here.
Bergasmarchi prevents Permitis from improving his position.
Bergasmarchi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Permitis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Permitis's head.
Permitis tries to roll over but Bergasmarchi keeps him under control.
Bergasmarchi is nestled in close to Permitis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Permitis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi thows a huge punch but Permitis dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Permitis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergasmarchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Permitis won't allow Bergasmarchi to pass to mount.
Permitis gets full guard.
Permitis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Permitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Permitis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bergasmarchi controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergasmarchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Permitis is retaining full guard.
Bergasmarchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Permitis has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Bergasmarchi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bergasmarchi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Gustavo Bergasmarchi!
Gustavo Bergasmarchi wins by unanimous decision!
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