PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alphonso Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Bernelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Macias
vs
Bernelli

187 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonso Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Bernelli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Macias enables Bernelli to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Macias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Macias looking for a guillotine here but Bernelli defends easily.

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

Bernelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bernelli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bernelli is looking for the big counter here.

Bernelli gets the takedown into side control.
Bernelli controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernelli is putting a hurting on Macias here, landing some big shots from side control.
Macias is trying to control Bernelli's posture but Bernelli avoids it.

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

Bernelli shoots in and gets a takedown into Macias's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernelli is stalling in the full guard.
Bernelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Macias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bernelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bernelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Macias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bernelli uses it to pass to side control.

Bernelli decides to stand back up. Bernelli steps back and let's Macias get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bernelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Macias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bernelli decides to stand back up.
Macias fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bernelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Macias looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Macias takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Macias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macias is breathing heavily.

Bernelli decides to stand back up. Bernelli steps back and let's Macias get back to his feet.
Macias looks for a takedown but Bernelli sprawls well.
Macias moves out of range as Bernelli throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnny Bernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernelli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Macias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bernelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macias tries for a takedown but Bernelli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bernelli has closed the distance and engaged Macias in a clinch.

Bernelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernelli lands a jab to the head.
Macias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernelli.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bernelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Macias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bernelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Macias!
Macias can't do much from the bottom here.
Macias is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Macias tries to buck Bernelli off but Bernelli is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macias can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnny Bernelli has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bernelli stands up and beckons Macias to his feet.
Macias is looking to clinch but Bernelli is avoiding it.

Bernelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Macias wants to control but Bernelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macias trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bernelli manages to pass to mount!
Bernelli controlling the position easily from mount.
Bernelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macias tries to hold on but Bernelli pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernelli controlling from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bernelli working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bernelli cracks Macias with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bernelli controlling the pace for now.
Bernelli working the ground and pound effectively.
Bernelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macias wants to hold on but Bernelli pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernelli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Macias is rocked!
Macias takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Macias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bernelli lands a big elbow - Macias is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Macias is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Bernelli!