PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergasmarchi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pizzicato Five - Baby Love Child. McCall has chosen Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bergasmarchi
vs
McCall

174 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall punishes Bergasmarchi's body with a nice straight punch.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Eduardo Bergasmarchi has been cut.
McCall jabs Bergasmarchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Winston McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergasmarchi. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall takes a swing at Bergasmarchi's ribcage but misses.
McCall throws a shot to the body.
McCall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergasmarchi at a distance.
Bergasmarchi misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCall tries to avoid it but Bergasmarchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCall to the ground. McCall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergasmarchi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by McCall.
Bergasmarchi checks a leg kick.
McCall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergasmarchi has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall connects with a looping right hand.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergasmarchi dodges the punch combination from McCall.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bergasmarchi was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergasmarchi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a body kick that misses.
McCall lands a nice hook to Bergasmarchi's body. Bergasmarchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCall misses the shot to the body.
McCall works over Bergasmarchi's head and body with a nice combination.
McCall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bergasmarchi avoids the body shot from McCall.

Bergasmarchi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCall is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bergasmarchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall prevents Bergasmarchi from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but McCall is working from the bottom.
McCall manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bergasmarchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCall defends it well.
Bergasmarchi works his way into full mount!
McCall is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall is controlling an arm, preventing Bergasmarchi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bergasmarchi wants to finish this one by submission but McCall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bergasmarchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston McCall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Bergasmarchi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bergasmarchi avoids the body shot from McCall.
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bergasmarchi.
McCall thows a body shot but no joy.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergasmarchi moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Bergasmarchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bergasmarchi looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
Bergasmarchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throws a leg kick but Bergasmarchi moved away.
McCall lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergasmarchi moves away.
Bergasmarchi avoids the body shot from McCall.
McCall cracks a nice hook into Bergasmarchi's ribs.
McCall swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
McCall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCall!
Bergasmarchi misses with a takedown attempt
and McCall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Eduardo Bergasmarchi's cut is getting worse.
McCall lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergasmarchi moves away.
Jab by McCall.
Bergasmarchi throws a big shot that misses.
Bergasmarchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bergasmarchi misses with a two punch combination.
McCall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bergasmarchi misses with a straight right.
McCall lands a nice looking body shot.
Bergasmarchi missing with a left hand there. McCall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCall misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a right and a left that Bergasmarchi avoids nicely.
McCall is looking to land body kicks.
Bergasmarchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCall.
Bergasmarchi throws a hook but McCall avoids it easily.
McCall fails to land with a series of punches.
McCall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bergasmarchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Good work by Bergasmarchi as he checks the leg kick.
Bergasmarchi shoots for a double leg takedown but McCall sprawls well. He's pushed Bergasmarchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Eduardo Bergasmarchi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCall digs a good hook to Bergasmarchi's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCall misses with a two punch combination.
Winston McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
McCall scores with a body shot.
McCall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergasmarchi is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Bergasmarchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston McCall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Bergasmarchi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bergasmarchi ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
McCall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bergasmarchi connects with a leg kick. McCall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCall swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
McCall stalks Bergasmarchi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bergasmarchi's face. Bergasmarchi staggers backwards, shaken.
McCall throws a series of punches but Bergasmarchi avoids them all with ease.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergasmarchi blocks a head kick by McCall.
A big left from McCall misses.
McCall scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
McCall is looking to chop away at Bergasmarchi's legs.
McCall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Bergasmarchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergasmarchi avoids the body shot from McCall.
Bergasmarchi misses with a combination
and McCall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bergasmarchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bergasmarchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergasmarchi shoots for a double leg takedown but McCall sprawls well. He's pushed Bergasmarchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCall leaves Bergasmarchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab but it's blocked by McCall.
Bergasmarchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCall is looking to chop away at Bergasmarchi's legs.
McCall throws a body punch but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
McCall misses with a body shot.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eduardo Bergasmarchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCall takes a swing at Bergasmarchi's ribcage but misses.
McCall looks to land a combination. Bergasmarchi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergasmarchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCall tries to avoid it but Bergasmarchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCall to the ground. McCall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Bergasmarchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCall digs a good body shot into Bergasmarchi's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from McCall.

Jeez, Eduardo Bergasmarchi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bergasmarchi throws a right hand that misses
and McCall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bergasmarchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall avoids the body shot from Bergasmarchi.
McCall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston McCall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCall 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston McCall!
Winston McCall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.