PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choi Siwon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bernardo Bernardo's chin.

Bernardo
vs
Siwon

180 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
29
165 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siwon throws a big shot that misses.
Bernardo misses with a takedown
and Siwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bernardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Siwon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Siwon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernardo.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siwon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernardo shoots and misses
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Siwon misses.
Bernardo misses with a head kick.
Siwon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Siwon gets tackled into the cage by Bernardo. Bernardo maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Siwon prevents it.

Siwon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bernardo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Siwon working for a choke but Bernardo is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Siwon looking for the choke from the back.
Bernardo rolls, trying to escape but Siwon keeps control of the position.

Siwon looking for the choke but no joy.
Siwon not allowing Bernardo to control his hands.
Bernardo tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bernardo hold on?!
Bernardo is trying to break free.

Siwon looking to break Bernardo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bernardo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Siwon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bernardo showing good submission defense here.
Bernardo tries to escape but Siwon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Siwon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siwon is trying to stick to Bernardo's back but Bernardo is turning into Siwon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siwon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo.
Siwon looking to control.
Bernardo slips nicely into half guard.
Bernardo is looking to take a break and control but Siwon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bernardo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon gets full guard.

Siwon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Siwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choi Siwon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bernardo with a poor takedown
and Siwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siwon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bernardo scrambles back to his feet.
Bernardo tries to clinch but Siwon is having none of it.
Bernardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siwon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Siwon circles away easily
and Siwon counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siwon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Siwon - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernardo Bernardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siwon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bernardo's head backwards.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
and Bernardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bernardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Siwon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siwon scores with a nice strike.

Bernardo moves into range and clinches up with Siwon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo wants to take the fight to the mat but Siwon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Bernardo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bernardo prevents Siwon from improving his position.
Siwon is trying to stand back up but Bernardo is controlling him
Bernardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siwon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardo is looking to stall here but Siwon recovers full guard.
Bernardo looking to sit in guard and control but Siwon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Bernardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siwon is aware though and is defending well.
Siwon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bernardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Siwon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siwon moves into full mount! Bernardo won't be happy about that!
Siwon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Choi Siwon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Siwon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Siwon get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo shoots and misses
and Siwon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siwon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bernardo.
Bernardo tries to clinch but Siwon is having none of it.
Siwon swings for the body but Bernardo moves out of range.
Bernardo tries for a takedown but Siwon circles away easily
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Siwon counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choi Siwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Siwon lunges at Bernardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernardo's hand.
Bernardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siwon throws a sloppy head kick and Bernardo moves out of range easily.
Bernardo misses with a takedown
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a left to the body.
Siwon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo closes the distance but Siwon moves to the side
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siwon blocks the body kick.
Siwon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernardo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Siwon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siwon.
Bernardo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Bernardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siwon with a nice cross.
Siwon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernardo misses with a takedown attempt
and Siwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bernardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siwon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Siwon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bernardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Siwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bernardo thinking.
Bernardo tries to clinch but Siwon moves out of range.
Choi Siwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bernardo fails with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Choi Siwon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siwon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bernardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Siwon as he connects with a hook.
Siwon lands with a cross.
Bernardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siwon cracks Bernardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bernardo Bernardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi Siwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernardo tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Choi Siwon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siwon 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choi Siwon!
Choi Siwon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.