PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa has chosen Seek n Destroy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Bernardo Bernardo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bernardo
vs
Lalpa

180 cm
28
160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
32
161 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Powerful

KO Clothing

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Misual Lalpa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo misses with a hook.

Bernardo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lalpa on his heels. He'll look to pass Lalpa's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bernardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalpa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bernardo has managed to get both his arms back between Lalpa's legs - danger averted.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Lalpa keeps moving.
Bernardo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lalpa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalpa looks winded!
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.
Bernardo trying to control but Lalpa is working from the bottom.

Lalpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bernardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lalpa keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lalpa working for a triangle but Bernardo defends it easily.
Bernardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalpa is retaining full guard.
Bernardo passes Lalpa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lalpa moves into full guard.

Lalpa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Lalpa keeps moving.

Lalpa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bernardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo trying to control but Lalpa is working from the bottom.
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lalpa has his foot on Bernardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bernardo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardo wants to pass the guard but Lalpa is keeping the position.

Lalpa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bernardo defends well.
Lalpa keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
Bernardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalpa is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lalpa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bernardo defends well.

Bernardo drops back looking for a leg! Lalpa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lalpa manages to kick Bernardo off! Bernardo jumps back into Lalpa's guard.
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.

Lalpa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lalpa is looking for a triangle but Bernardo pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Lalpa keeps moving.
Bernardo stays in close to Lalpa's body and controls the position.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Lalpa keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalpa working for a triangle but Bernardo defends it easily.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernardo is pushing down on Lalpa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalpa is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernardo has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bernardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalpa is just riding it out for now. Bernardo eventually gives up the hold.
Bernardo works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo advances nicely into full mount.
Lalpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Bernardo Bernardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bernardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lalpa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernardo tries to avoid it but Lalpa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernardo to the ground. Bernardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lalpa shoots in for a takedown but Bernardo shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalpa.
Bernardo Bernardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misual Lalpa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bernardo is defended easily by Lalpa.
Lalpa shoots in for a double leg but Bernardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Bernardo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalpa is trying to defend but Bernardo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lalpa is breathing heavily.

Bernardo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lalpa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernardo Bernardo!
A victorious Bernardo Bernardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.