PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bergstrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Gleason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bergstrand
vs
Gleason

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

167 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bergstrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Gleason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bergstrand as he jumps to the side.

Gleason gets the takedown into side control.
Gleason advances nicely into full mount.

Gleason looking for a guillotine from mount but Bergstrand is having none of it.
Bergstrand is desperately trying to improve his position but Gleason has a good base and remains in mount.

Gleason working for a submission but Bergstrand is keeping him at bay.

Gleason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Gleason goes for an armbar but Bergstrand turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bergstrand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gleason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergstrand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergstrand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bergstrand wants to control from the top but Gleason keeps moving.
Bergstrand preventing the sweep.

Gleason keeping busy on the bottom but Bergstrand has passed one foot through into half guard.

Gleason looking for submissions off his back.
Gleason looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gleason gets back to full guard.

Gleason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bergstrand passes into side control.
Bergstrand tries to move to mount but Gleason blocks the move with his legs.
Bergstrand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gleason on the ground.
Gleason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An elbow from Bergstrand crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleason tries to bench press Bergstrand off him but Bergstrand keeps the position.
Gleason should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gleason looking for a sweep but Bergstrand has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gleason is trying desperately to improve position.
Bergstrand is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gleason can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gleason is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergstrand has a good base and remains in mount.
Gleason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bergstrand trying to control but Gleason is having none of it.
Gleason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gleason taking shots to the head.
Gleason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gleason regains half guard.

Gleason actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gleason 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.

Gleason dodges the punch combination from Bergstrand.

Bergstrand shoots in and bounces Gleason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gleason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bergstrand passes into half guard.
Bergstrand missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gleason actively working from the bottom here.
Gleason is breathing heavily.
Gleason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleason keeping moving, preventing Bergstrand from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Gleason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bergstrand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bergstrand wants to control from the top but Gleason keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gleason looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bergstrand has picked Gleason up and slammed him! Gleason can't keep hold of the triangle and Bergstrand manages to pass to side control!
Gleason managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bergstrand.
Bergstrand wants to control but Gleason is keeping him busy.
Gleason is looking for a sweep.
Bergstrand works to advance to full mount. Gleason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gleason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bergstrand trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gleason is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrand trying to control but Gleason is having none of it.
Bergstrand lands a big shot there that rocks Gleason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gleason is trying to escape the mount.
Bergstrand looking to control but Gleason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bergstrand throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gleason because Bergstrand loaded up on that one.
Gleason is looking to improve his position but Bergstrand isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bergstrand breaks from Gleason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bergstrand looking to control but Gleason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gleason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gleason is squirming around, avoiding Bergstrand's attempts to control the action.
Gleason is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Bergstrand dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gleason has his takedown stuffed

and Bergstrand counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gleason's guard now.
Gleason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bergstrand wants to pass the guard but Gleason is keeping the position.

Gleason working for a triangle but Bergstrand defends it easily.
Gleason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bergstrand manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gleason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleason passes Bergstrand's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gleason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gleason is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bergstrand as he works his way to full guard.

Bergstrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gleason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gleason postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bergstrand is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gleason, into his guard.
Kevin Gleason has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gleason working for a triangle but Bergstrand defends it easily.
Bergstrand preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergstrand trying to control the position from guard on top but Gleason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gleason had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bergstrand is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gleason Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bergstrand's back instead.

Gleason is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bergstrand is defending well though. Gleason let's go of the attempt for now.

Gleason is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bergstrand is defending well though. Gleason let's go of the attempt for now.
Bergstrand is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bergstrand defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gleason's arms.

Gleason has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Gleason is looking for the choke from the back position but Bergstrand is controlling his hands well.
Bergstrand turns into Gleason and is now in his guard.
Bergstrand landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Bergstrand.
I think Bergstrand has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bergstrand!