PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Mckenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bernard
vs
Mckenzie

168 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Mckenzie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mckenzie. No joy for Bernard on that attempt.
Bernard dodges the punch combination from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Mckenzie moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Bernard wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mckenzie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mckenzie showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Mckenzie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bernard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bernard won't allow Mckenzie to pass to mount.
Mckenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernard is working hard here to advance position.
Bernard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mckenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernard is trying to keep Mckenzie in close.
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mckenzie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bernard sprawls well initially but Mckenzie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard tries to roll over but Mckenzie keeps him under control.

Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckenzie wants to pass to mount but Bernard is defending the position.

Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?

Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Mckenzie is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.
Mckenzie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bernard is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bernard controls his leg.

Bernard with the active half guard here but Mckenzie passes nicely into side control.
Mckenzie happy to just control the position for now.
Bernard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Mckenzie has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Mckenzie dominated that round.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mckenzie rushes Bernard and presses him up against the cage.
Bernard wants to break free but Mckenzie has control.
Bernard looking for a takedown.

Mckenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mckenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but Bernard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckenzie to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckenzie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Mckenzie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bernard to get to his feet.

Mckenzie dives in and scores a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Mckenzie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mckenzie trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bernard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mckenzie is aware though and is defending well.

Bernard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mckenzie defends well.

Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Mckenzie defends easily.
Mckenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard wants to sweep here but Mckenzie controlling him for the moment.
Mckenzie passes Bernard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mckenzie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bernard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mckenzie is looking to advance position but Bernard won't allow it.
Bernard is trying to maintain the position but Mckenzie is very close to passing his half guard.
Bernard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mckenzie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Mckenzie has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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.
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard trying to control the position.

Bernard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bernard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mckenzie has picked Bernard up and slammed him! Bernard can't keep hold of the triangle and Mckenzie manages to pass to side control!
Bernard taking a bit of punishment here - Mckenzie scoring with strikes.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Mckenzie trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mckenzie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bernard!
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bernard is trying to work for a sweep but Mckenzie has mounted him!
Mckenzie prevents Bernard from getting the reversal.
Mckenzie lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie landing strikes from the mount and Bernard is in trouble!
Mckenzie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckenzie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bernard is looking to get to half guard.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Bernard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mckenzie with shots to the head and body - Bernard looks very uncomfortable down there.

It looks like Xavier Bernard has been cut.
Mckenzie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mckenzie forces the positional change into back control.
Mckenzie avoiding Bernard 's attempts to control his hands.
Bernard staying busy and making it hard for Mckenzie to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckenzie loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bernard hold on?
Bernard wants to escape the position.

Mckenzie is cranking Bernard's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bernard! He's tightened the choke and Bernard is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Mckenzie!