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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fou Rthihovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard's entrance music is My Highlights. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fou Rthihovsky!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Rthihovsky.
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bernard shoots in and gets a takedown into Rthihovsky's guard.
Rthihovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernard defends it easily.
Bernard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rthihovsky's head.
Rthihovsky is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard trying to control but Rthihovsky is working from the bottom.
Rthihovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard is pushing down on Rthihovsky's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rthihovsky is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard is looking for a kimura but Rthihovsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bernard to get the leverage.
Bernard seems to be looking for submissions.
Bernard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rthihovsky keeps working.
Bernard is thwarting Rthihovsky's attempts to control the position.
Rthihovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but Rthihovsky defending well.
Bernard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rthihovsky actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Bernard.
Rthihovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernard pulls his head out easily.
Rthihovsky wants to improve his position but Bernard is controlling well.
Bernard is keen to just control but Rthihovsky is a slippery customer.
Bernard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rthihovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky manages to get to full guard.
Rthihovsky keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
Rthihovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rthihovsky looking for a guillotine here but Bernard defends easily.
Rthihovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernard defends it easily.
Rthihovsky looks gassed!
Bernard drops back looking for a leg! Rthihovsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rthihovsky manages to kick Bernard off! Bernard jumps back into Rthihovsky's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
Bernard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rthihovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rthihovsky has an active guard here but Bernard has managed to pass into half guard.
Bernard is working for a submission of some sort.
Bernard is trying to control the action in half guard but Rthihovsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bernard 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.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Rthihovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rthihovsky throws a series of punches but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rthihovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rthihovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky cracks Bernard with a good jab.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Fou Rthihovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rthihovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernard moves away.
Bernard doesn't manage to clinch there - Rthihovsky circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bernard.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard tries to clinch up but Rthihovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Rthihovsky throws a nice looking combination but Bernard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rthihovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernard is just out of range.
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.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Rthihovsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it.
Bernard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rthihovsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rthihovsky throws a hook but Bernard avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fou Rthihovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot.
Rthihovsky avoids the head kick by Bernard.
Bernard tries to clinch
and Rthihovsky counters with a nice body shot.
Rthihovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rthihovsky.
Rthihovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rthihovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rthihovsky. Bernard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rthihovsky throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Rthihovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rthihovsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bernard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bernard.
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rthihovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rthihovsky wants to improve his position but instead Bernard has moved into half guard.
Rthihovsky taking some punishment here, with Bernard in his half guard.
Bernard seems to be looking for submissions.
Rthihovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard throwing shots but Rthihovsky is blocking nicely.
Rthihovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernard pulls his head out easily.
Rthihovsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rthihovsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rthihovsky wants to control but Bernard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rthihovsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bernard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andy Bernard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bernard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rthihovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rthihovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernard passes to full mount!
Rthihovsky is trying to escape the mount but Bernard keeps good control and instead manages to take Rthihovsky's back.
Bernard not allowing Rthihovsky to control his hands.
Bernard struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rthihovsky is trying to defend against the choke here but Bernard has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bernard Tightens the hold and Rthihovsky taps out furiously! Bernard displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Bernard!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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