PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randreanaivo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bernardo
vs
Randreanaivo

199 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bernardo misses.
Bernardo sizes up Randreanaivo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randreanaivo is defended easily by Bernardo.
Bernardo stuffs the takedown.
Randreanaivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bernardo tries to bum rush Randreanaivo with a series of wild strikes but Randreanaivo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jose Bernardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernardo tries to bum rush Randreanaivo with a series of wild strikes but Randreanaivo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernardo misses with a few strikes there.

Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randreanaivo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bernardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bernardo wants to improve his position but Randreanaivo is controlling well.
Randreanaivo is thwarting Bernardo's attempts to control the position.
Bernardo pushes Randreanaivo off looking to stand but Randreanaivo dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Randreanaivo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernardo is just riding it out for now. Randreanaivo eventually gives up the hold.

Randreanaivo seems to be working for a kimura but Bernardo defends the submission attempt.
Bernardo trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bernardo swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Bernardo.
Bernardo swinging wildly here.
Randreanaivo shoots for a takedown but Bernardo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Bernardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randreanaivo.

Randreanaivo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Randreanaivo is working for a kimura but Bernardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Bernardo wants to control but Randreanaivo is keeping busy.

Randreanaivo is looking for a kimura but Bernardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randreanaivo to get the leverage.
Randreanaivo prevents Bernardo from improving his position.
Randreanaivo wants to pass the guard but Bernardo is defending well.

Randreanaivo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randreanaivo.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Randreanaivo looks gassed!

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.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bernardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randreanaivo.
Nice takedown defense from Bernardo. No joy for Randreanaivo on that attempt.

Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bernardo is trying to defend but Randreanaivo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bernardo has his hands clasped together around Randreanaivo's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bernardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randreanaivo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bernardo misses with a leg kick.
Bernardo misses with an uppercut.
Randreanaivo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernardo circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bernardo misses.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernardo as he jumps to the side.
Bernardo misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo misses with the combination.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jose Bernardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernardo is fending him off so far but Randreanaivo persists. Nope, Bernardo circles away and we're back to standing.

Randreanaivo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Randreanaivo is breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo postures up.

Randreanaivo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo trying to control the position.
Bernardo wants to sweep but no luck.

Randreanaivo 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.
Bernardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bernardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randreanaivo.
Bernardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo takes a swing at Randreanaivo's ribcage but misses.
Bernardo throws an overhand right that lands on Randreanaivo's shoulder, as Randreanaivo tries to avoid the shot.

Randreanaivo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randreanaivo is one step ahead there.
Randreanaivo looking to pass the guard.

Randreanaivo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randreanaivo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Randreanaivo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernardo working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Randreanaivo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randreanaivo circles away quickly and effectively.
Randreanaivo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bernardo throws a right hand that Randreanaivo ducks under and follows up with a left that Randreanaivo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rabesandratana Randreanaivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Randreanaivo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randreanaivo pushing down on Bernardo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bernardo is looking for a sweep. Randreanaivo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randreanaivo works his way into full mount!
Bernardo stops Randreanaivo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Randreanaivo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bernardo manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Randreanaivo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randreanaivo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Randreanaivo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bernardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Randreanaivo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bernardo is trying to buck Randreanaivo off.
You can see the frustration on Bernardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Randreanaivo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernardo, who protects the arm well.
Randreanaivo prevents Bernardo from escaping the position.

Randreanaivo is working to tighten is grip on Bernardo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bernardo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Randreanaivo is really squeezing tight and eventually Bernardo passes out! Randreanaivo breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!