PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bernados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ivan Bernados has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bernados
vs
Kane

197 cm
20
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Bernados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kane gets a takedown into half guard.

Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernados looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Bernados is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bernados is looking to escape.
Kane wants to stand but Bernados has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivan Bernados has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kane darts in and clinches Bernados up against the cage.
Kane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bernados tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Kane stalling in the clinch.

Kane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernados throws a big elbow that misses.
Kane lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bernados!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane tries to control but Bernados wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kane goes for an armbar but Bernados turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bernados.
Bernados throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane is pulling down on Bernados's head to control his posture.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bernados avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernados is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernados working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernados throwing strikes but missing.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernados.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernados in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernados 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.
Bernados loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane controlling Bernados's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernados in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernados trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Kane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bernados is looking to clinch.
Bernados shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kane as he avoids it easily.
Bernados shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernados is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bernados dives on top into guard.
Bernados missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernados working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernados throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane trying to control the position here.
Bernados stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Bernados is having none of it.
Bernados throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernados.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kane managing to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dane Kane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kane closes the distance and clinches.

Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bernados shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Bernados. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernados's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane wants to control from the top but Bernados keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kane tries to stand but Bernados is controlling from the bottom.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dane Kane.

Kane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernados, pushing him back against the cage.
Kane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bernados goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Kane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Bernados is controlling the position.
Bernados tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kane just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bernados tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kane smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bernados looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernados keeps working.
Kane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bernados enables Kane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bernados manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kane postures up and lands a big shot to Bernados's brow.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Bernados's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernados. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Bernados wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bernados looks to clinch

and Kane counters with a shoot takedown. Bernados fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernados wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is looking to pass into half guard but Bernados pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bernados is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dane Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Kane working for a triangle but Bernados defends it easily.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Kane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bernados throwing strikes but missing.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernados accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernados throwing strikes but missing.
Kane tries to strike from the bottom.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernados is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane wants to sweep here but Bernados controlling him for the moment.
Bernados is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Kane trying to control the position.
Bernados working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kane pulls Bernados in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dane Kane has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck for Bernados with that takedown attempt.
Bernados throws a right and a left that Kane avoids nicely.
Ivan Bernados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kane clinches up against the cage.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernados's elbow.

Kane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bernados defends well.
Kane pulls Bernados in close to prevent any damage.
Ivan Bernados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernados doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernados manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernados accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernados trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernados is one step ahead there.
Kane trying to control the position.
Bernados with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernados loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kane punching from the bottom.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernados is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dane Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Kane!