PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernardes has chosen vermilion as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bobby
vs
Bernardes

193 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
29
212 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brazilian Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardes throws a lazy right hand but Bobby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bobby. Beautiful body shot.
Bernardes loads up on a big right hand but Bobby slips the punch.

Bernardes looking to score a takedown here. Bobby is defending well but Bernardes drives through and ends up in Bobby's guard.
Bobby lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bernardes!
Bernardes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bernardes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bobby controlling from the full mount.
Bernardes holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bobby tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bobby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bernardes blocking the ground and pound.

Bobby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bernardes is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardes has given up his back. Will we see Bobby going for some submissions?
Bernardes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bobby's guard. Nice work there by Bernardes.
Bernardes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bobby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobby being controlled here, momentarily.

Bobby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bobby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernardes is one step ahead there.
Bernardes advances position into side control!
Bobby is looking to regain half guard here but Bernardes keeps moving and retains side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bobby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bernardes is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernardes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Bernardes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bobby is trying to get back to half guard.

Bernardes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bernardes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bobby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bernardes's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bernardes is looking for a kimura but Bobby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bernardes to get the leverage.

Bernardes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobby defends it well.

Bernardes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bobby gets back to full guard.
Bernardes postures up.

Bernardes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bernardes has managed to get both his arms back between Bobby's legs - danger averted.
Bernardes is pushing down on Bobby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bobby is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernardes has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bernardes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Bernardes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes trying to control the action but Bobby is working from the bottom.

Bernardes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bobby sees it coming and defends easily.

Bernardes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernardes.

Bobby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bobby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bobby tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Bernardes drops back looking for a leg! Bobby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bobby manages to kick Bernardes off! Bernardes jumps back into Bobby's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Bernardes 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.

Bobby missing with a left hand there. Bernardes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bernardes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby lands a nice shot to the body.
Josh Bernardes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby swings for the body but Bernardes moves out of range.
Bobby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brazilian Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardes misses with a kick to the body.
Bobby misses with a straight right.
Bernardes staying out of range there.
Brazilian Bobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Bobby lands a slapping body shot.

Bernardes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bobby to the ground. Bernardes is now in Bobby's guard.
Bernardes passes Bobby's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bobby looking for submissions off his back.

Bernardes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes is looking to take a break and control but Bobby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bernardes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobby!
Bobby working to try and regain half guard.
Bernardes looking to control but Bobby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bobby can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernardes unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Bernardes.

Bernardes has hold of Bobby's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bobby manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bobby is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is squirming around, avoiding Bernardes's attempts to control the action.
Bernardes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Bernardes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bobby has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bernardes looking to control but Bobby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Bobby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernardes pulls his head out easily.
Bernardes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bobby wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes is keen to just control but Bobby is a slippery customer.

Bobby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bernardes pulls his head out easily.
Bernardes works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bernardes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bobby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bernardes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bobby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bobby is staying active underneath Bernardes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobby won't allow Bernardes to pass to mount.

Bernardes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bobby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bobby gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Bernardes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bernardes throws a good cross that connects.
Bobby throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernardes.

Bernardes moves into range and clinches up with Bobby.
Bobby misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby misses with some punches.

Bernardes pulls Bobby into guard.
Bobby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bernardes's guard.
Josh Bernardes has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bobby is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bernardes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bobby is looking to defend but Bernardes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bobby! Bernardes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bobby taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josh Bernardes!