PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Saaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saaki
vs
Bergasmarchi

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Saaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bergasmarchi gets caught napping as Saaki dives in and scores a takedown. Bergasmarchi manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergasmarchi working a defensive guard here.
Bergasmarchi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bergasmarchi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bergasmarchi wants to control the pace but Saaki is squirming around nicely.
Saaki can't escape the position.
Saaki is working hard here to advance position.
Bergasmarchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Saaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaki is looking to get to half guard.
Bergasmarchi misses with a head shot.
Bergasmarchi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saaki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bergasmarchi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bergasmarchi looking to ground and pound but Saaki is blocking nicely.
Saaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi with shots to the head and body - Saaki looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saaki is trying to stand but he's just given Bergasmarchi his back.
Saaki is trying to get back to his feet but Bergasmarchi has full control of the position and if anything, Saaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saaki is really stuck here.
Saaki is breathing heavily.
Saaki wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Saaki right now.
Bergasmarchi struggling to keep hold of the position.

Bergasmarchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saaki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bergasmarchi trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Saaki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bergasmarchi has the hooks in. Saaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Bergasmarchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saaki is defending well though. Bergasmarchi let's go of the attempt for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Saaki has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Bergasmarchi looking for the RNC.

Bergasmarchi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Saaki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Saaki for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saaki holding both Bergasmarchi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Saaki is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bergasmarchi is persistently looking for the submission but Saaki is defending it well.
Bergasmarchi trying to control momentarily.
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.

Aquiles Bergasmarchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saaki tries to clinch there but Bergasmarchi circles away.
Bergasmarchi shoots in and drives through. Saaki sprawls well.
Saaki fails with the takedown

and Bergasmarchi counters with a shoot takedown. Saaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Bergasmarchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi has got the better of the ground game so far.

Saaki working for a triangle but Bergasmarchi defends it easily.

Bergasmarchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bergasmarchi has managed to get both his arms back between Saaki's legs - danger averted.

Saaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bergasmarchi escapes and throws Saaki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bergasmarchi moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi prevents Saaki from getting the reversal.
Saaki regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Saaki is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi uses his free foot to push down on Saaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saaki.
Bergasmarchi controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bergasmarchi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Saaki is having none of it.
Saaki tries to improve his position but instead Bergasmarchi has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saaki wants to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
I really don't envy Saaki right now.
Saaki has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bergasmarchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergasmarchi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Saaki wants to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi keeps control of the position as Saaki tries to break free.
Bergasmarchi trying to control.
Saaki is trying to get back to his feet but Bergasmarchi has full control of the position and if anything, Saaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Saaki is keeping busy.
Saaki avoids the strikes from Bergasmarchi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi is hanging on to Saaki's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Will Bergasmarchi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Bergasmarchi looking to break Saaki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saaki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bergasmarchi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.
Bergasmarchi punches the canvas rather than the man.
Saaki staying busy and making it hard for Bergasmarchi to control.
Bergasmarchi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bergasmarchi throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saaki trying to get back to his feet but Bergasmarchi is in full control for now.
Saaki covering up well and avoiding damage.
Will Bergasmarchi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saaki is really stuck here.
Saaki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saaki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Bergasmarchi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bergasmarchi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergasmarchi missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aquiles Bergasmarchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Saaki misses with a takedown

and Bergasmarchi counters with a takedown into side control.
Saaki is looking to regain half guard here but Bergasmarchi keeps moving and retains side control.
Saaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bergasmarchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saaki's back!

Bergasmarchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Saaki is controlling his hands well.

Bergasmarchi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bergasmarchi has managed to slip his arm under Saaki's chin. This could be all over... yep, Saaki is tapping out! Submission win for Bergasmarchi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aquiles Bergasmarchi!