PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koby Hart (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.

Bergasmarchi
vs
Hart

175 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
163 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

GREEN!160

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koby Hart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart misses with a straight left.
Bergasmarchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hart.
A punch combination from Hart misses.
Bergasmarchi misses with a double jab.
Hart looks to throw the jab but Bergasmarchi is out of range.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Bergasmarchi moved out of range.
Koby Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hart does no damage.
Bergasmarchi misses with a looping right.
Bergasmarchi shoots in and drives through. Hart sprawls well.
Bergasmarchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bergasmarchi misses the shot to the body.
Bergasmarchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hart.
Bergasmarchi moves out of range as Hart strikes.
Bergasmarchi misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a right and a left that Bergasmarchi avoids nicely.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergasmarchi throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Bergasmarchi misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hart. Bergasmarchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart misses with a series of wild punches.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergasmarchi has time to react.
Hart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergasmarchi at a distance.
Bergasmarchi shoots in but Hart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bergasmarchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Bergasmarchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi has a takedown stuffed.
Hart is looking to clinch but Bergasmarchi is avoiding it.
Bergasmarchi looks for a takedown but Hart sprawls well.
No joy there for Hart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bergasmarchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bergasmarchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bergasmarchi looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Bergasmarchi throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bergasmarchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Hart.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown but Hart shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bergasmarchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergasmarchi.
Hart wants to stand up but Bergasmarchi is controlling him.
Bergasmarchi is working Hart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hart wants to stand up but Bergasmarchi is controlling him.
Bergasmarchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergasmarchi working some strikes from top position.
Hart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergasmarchi.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hart holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergasmarchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bergasmarchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergasmarchi is working hard here to advance position.
Bergasmarchi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Bergasmarchi from controlling successfully.
Bergasmarchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergasmarchi is working Hart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart controls Bergasmarchi momentarily but Bergasmarchi frees himself.
Bergasmarchi throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Bergasmarchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bergasmarchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergasmarchi is just out of range.
Hart darts in trying to clinch

and Bergasmarchi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hart keeping control of the position.
Bergasmarchi uses his free foot to push down on Hart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hart.
Hart is looking to improve his position but Bergasmarchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bergasmarchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hart is bucking up trying to escape but Bergasmarchi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergasmarchi lands a couple of good shots and Hart has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Bergasmarchi has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hart is defending well but eventually Bergasmarchi manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hart has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felipe Bergasmarchi!
After winning the bout, Felipe Bergasmarchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.