PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Nightmare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Berman
vs
Nightmare

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Berman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Your Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Berman forces Nightmare back against the cage and clinches.

Nightmare ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nightmare no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Nightmare is working an open guard so Berman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andy Berman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berman.

Nightmare scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nightmare is looking to improve his position.

Berman seems to be working for a kimura but Nightmare defends the submission attempt.
Nightmare is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berman scores with a couple of nice shots.

Berman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nightmare defends it well.
Nightmare manages to get to full guard.
Berman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare is trying to keep Berman in close.

Nightmare had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Berman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nightmare Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Berman's back instead.
Berman trying to control the hands but Nightmare breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nightmare's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Berman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Nightmare is trying to stick to Berman's back but Berman is turning into Nightmare. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nightmare's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Berman stands up and waves to Nightmare to follow him.

Nightmare shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nightmare showed some decent athleticism there.
Berman is breathing heavily.

Berman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nightmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berman keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berman regains full guard. Nicely done.

Berman looking for a guillotine here but Nightmare defends easily.

Berman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nightmare escapes and throws Berman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Berman is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nightmare is looking to take a break and control but Berman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nightmare working the ground and pound.

Nightmare has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Nightmare gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berman stopping the sweep attempt from Nightmare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Berman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Berman fails with the takedown

so Nightmare counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Berman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nightmare tries to free his leg and advance position but Berman is retaining full guard.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Berman keeps moving.
Berman managing to control the position.
Your Nightmare has got the better of the ground game so far.

Berman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nightmare passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nightmare works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare wants to control the pace but Berman is squirming around nicely.
Berman is looking to improve his position but Nightmare isn't that keen on the idea.
Nightmare controlling from mount.

Nightmare is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berman has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berman taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Nightmare.
Nightmare avoids the attempt from Berman to control.
Berman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Nightmare uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berman clinches but Nightmare breaks the clinch

and Nightmare counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berman wants to control but Nightmare is keeping busy.
Nightmare working Berman over with strikes.
Berman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nightmare is working away from the top position though.
Berman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nightmare trying to control the action but Berman is working from the bottom.
Nightmare controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare lands with a punch from half guard.

Nightmare is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berman sees it coming and defends easily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Berman. No joy for Nightmare on that attempt.
Berman shoots in but no luck this time.
Berman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nightmare counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nightmare.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Berman keeps moving.
Nightmare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Nightmare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Berman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berman showed some decent athleticism there.
Nightmare is trying to get back to full guard.
Nightmare is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berman trying to mount his opponent but Nightmare defends it.
Berman is trying to control the action in half guard but Nightmare is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nightmare is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berman scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare trying to control from the bottom.
Nightmare is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nightmare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berman fails to land the takedown.

Nightmare moves into range and clinches up with Berman.

Berman pulls guard.
Berman working a defensive guard but Nightmare passes into half guard.
Berman gets back to full guard.
Berman keeping moving, preventing Nightmare from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare looking to sit in guard and control but Berman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nightmare can't keep his opponent in guard - Berman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Berman decides to stand up.
Nightmare shoots in for a double leg but Berman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berman with a poor takedown

and Nightmare counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Berman tries for a takedown but Nightmare manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Berman manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berman controls Nightmare momentarily but Nightmare frees himself.
Nightmare won't allow Berman to get back to his feet.
Berman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nightmare is now in half guard.
Berman is trying to get back to full guard.
Berman trying to control here.
Nightmare stops Berman from getting back to his feet.
It looks like Nightmare is going to stand back up.

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.

Nightmare escapes and gets back to his feet.
Berman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nightmare counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nightmare.
Nightmare is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Nightmare thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nightmare is stalling in the full guard.
Berman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nightmare is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Your Nightmare.
I think Nightmare has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Your Nightmare!