PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Bergeron (ranked 988 p4p, 56 weight class) and Juan Kemonito (ranked 936 p4p, 52 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kemonito's choice of entrance music: Kemonito Entrance Music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Kemonito enters the cage!

Bergeron
vs
Kemonito

178 cm
23
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

150 cm
24
130 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Bergeron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Kemonito!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergeron lands a head shot.
Kemonito lands a nice shot to the body.
Kemonito misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Kemonito has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kemonito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bergeron throws a body punch but Kemonito moves out of range.
Bergeron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bergeron tests Kemonito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kemonito scores with a nice body kick.
Kemonito misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bergeron misses the target.
Bergeron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kemonito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergeron thows a left - swing and a miss!

Bergeron has closed the distance and engaged Kemonito in a clinch.
Bergeron lands an elbow that stopped Kemonito in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bergeron throws an elbow but misses.
Bergeron blocking some punches.
Bergeron lands a nice elbow.
Bergeron prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bergeron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bergeron misses with an elbow strike.
Kemonito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemonito.
Bergeron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kemonito lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemonito.
Bergeron misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kemonito.
Kemonito scores with a hook to the body.
Nice elbow from Bergeron.
A head punch on the inside from Bergeron fails to land.
Kemonito avoids a wild elbow strike from Bergeron.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Kemonito misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemonito.
A head punch on the inside from Kemonito fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Bergeron.
Kemonito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bergeron misses with a punch to the body.
Bergeron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bergeron throws an elbow but misses.
Kemonito blocks the elbow strike.

Kemonito tightens his grip and picks Bergeron up, before dumping him to the ground. Bergeron manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergeron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemonito landing with the ground and pound.
Bergeron seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergeron can't keep his opponent in guard - Kemonito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Bergeron looking for submissions off his back.
Bergeron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemonito.
Bergeron wants to get back to full guard.
Kemonito with the ground and pound but Bergeron uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kemonito lands a couple of digs.
Kemonito lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bergeron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bergeron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bergeron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bergeron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kemonito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kemonito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemonito landing some decent shots from guard.
Bergeron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemonito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bergeron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kemonito defends well.
Bergeron is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bergeron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergeron looking to control.
Bergeron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemonito is one step ahead there.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergeron controls Kemonito momentarily but Kemonito frees himself.
Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemonito forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Kemonito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bergeron misses with a body shot.
Kemonito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bergeron finds it's way round the side to connect with Kemonito's head.
Kemonito drops his hands momentarily and Bergeron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bergeron swings for the body but Kemonito moves out of range.
Bergeron cracks Kemonito with a good jab.
Bergeron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemonito is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kemonito moves out of range as Bergeron strikes.
A cross from Kemonito lands.
Kemonito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergeron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kemonito ducks under a wild hook from Bergeron.
Bergeron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kemonito's head.

Kemonito clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bergeron.
Bergeron pushes off an throws an elbow but Kemonito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kemonito scores with a shot to the side of Bergeron's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemonito lands an uppercut.
Bergeron lands a damaging elbow.
Kemonito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bergeron backwards.
A short right from Kemonito.
Bergeron prevents a body shot from Kemonito.
Kemonito can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito struggles to land a body shot inside as Bergeron controls his hands.
Bergeron digs a right hand underneath Kemonito's ribcage. Kemonito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kemonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemonito swings wildly with an uppercut but Bergeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemonito throws a head punch that misses.
Bergeron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kemonito fails to land.
Kemonito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bergeron blocking some punches.
Bergeron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bergeron misses with an elbow strike.
Kemonito avoids a wild elbow strike from Bergeron.
Bergeron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
Kemonito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Kemonito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bergeron can't fight it off and eventually Kemonito manages to take the fight to the floor. Bergeron looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergeron is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergeron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemonito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bergeron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergeron pulls Kemonito in close to prevent any damage.
Bergeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Bergeron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kemonito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bergeron is looking for a triangle but Kemonito pushes his legs off easily.
Bergeron trying to keep a closed guard but Kemonito is proving a slippery customer.

Bergeron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kemonito is aware though and is defending well.
Kemonito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bergeron is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
Kemonito wants to pass the guard but Bergeron is keeping the position.
Kemonito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemonito tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergeron is retaining full guard.

Bergeron throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kemonito escapes and throws Bergeron's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kemonito is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito working away.
Bergeron dodges the ground and pound from Kemonito.
Juan Kemonito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kemonito throws an elbow but Bergeron slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kemonito creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bergeron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kemonito working the body and head with strikes.
Bergeron can't do much from the bottom here.
Kemonito working the ground and pound.
Bergeron is trying to control Kemonito's posture but Kemonito avoids it.
Kemonito is putting a hurting on Bergeron here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bergeron takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemonito scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Kemonito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kemonito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergeron.
Bergeron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kemonito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kemonito moves forwards but Bergeron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kemonito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by Bergeron.
Bergeron loads up on a big right hand but Kemonito slips the punch.
Bergeron looks to land a right hand but Kemonito moved out of range.
Bergeron is looking to clinch but Kemonito is avoiding it.
Bergeron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kemonito's hands.
Bergeron misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Bergeron misses.
Bergeron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kemonito momentarily.
Bergeron blocks a jab.
It looked like Bergeron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kemonito misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kemonito there as he acknowledges the shot.

Kemonito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemonito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kemonito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergeron wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy.
Bergeron keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bergeron is trying to maintain the position but Kemonito is very close to passing his half guard.
Kemonito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergeron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kemonito is working away from the top position though.
Kemonito drops an elbow to the side of Bergeron's head.
Bergeron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kemonito is working away from the top position though.
Harrison Bergeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergeron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergeron is trying to maintain the position but Kemonito is very close to passing his half guard.
Kemonito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergeron's head.
Kemonito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bergeron defending well though.
Bergeron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kemonito.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kemonito connects with a nice short shot to Bergeron's temple.
Bergeron has his hands clasped together around Kemonito's back. He's all about the action.
Kemonito is thwarting Bergeron's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergeron missing with punches from the bottom.
Kemonito lands strikes from half guard.
Kemonito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kemonito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kemonito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kemonito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergeron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemonito.
Bergeron wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kemonito lands with a punch from half guard.
Kemonito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bergeron wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bergeron trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito landing shots from mount.
Bergeron tries to hold on but Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemonito in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kemonito raining down shots from the mount!
Kemonito is landing with some decent strikes but Bergeron is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kemonito lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bergeron wants to hold on but Kemonito pushes him away.
Kemonito scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bergeron?
Juan Kemonito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kemonito raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Kemonito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kemonito 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.