Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 527
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Bernside manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koscielski on his heels. He'll look to pass Koscielski's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernside's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koscielski pulls Bernside in close to his closed guard and prevents Bernside from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bernside connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koscielski is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bernside keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bernside trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've been hearing that Koscielski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koscielski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koscielski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Bernside actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Koscielski there.
Koscielski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Koscielski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernside defends it well. #T1#
Koscielski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bernside regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koscielski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koscielski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bernside throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koscielski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koscielski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koscielski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Koscielski there.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Koscielski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bernside.
Bernside flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Koscielski is keen to just control but Bernside is a slippery customer.
Bernside tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bernside is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Koscielski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bernside?
Bernside swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bernside is looking to get to half guard.
Koscielski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bernside can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koscielski wants to control the pace but Bernside is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Koscielski lands a heavy elbow.
Bernside is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bernside sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koscielski passes to side control.
Bernside gets back to half guard.
Bernside is looking for a sweep. Koscielski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernside striking from the bottom.
Bernside tries to get to full guard but Koscielski has control of the leg.
Koscielski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Koscielski 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. #SUB2#
Bernside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Koscielski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koscielski is nestled in close to Bernside, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koscielski is looking to advance position but Bernside won't allow it.
Bernside punching from the bottom.
Koscielski lands strikes from half guard.
Koscielski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bernside punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Koscielski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koscielski slips under a jab.
Koscielski throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bernside stumbling backwards into the cage! Bernside bounces back off the cage towards Koscielski, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Koscielski lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Koscielski celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antoni Koscielski!
An out of breath Antoni Koscielski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 520
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Bernside shoots in and bounces Forclit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernside's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Forclit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Forclit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernside scoring with some ground and pound.
Forclit is trying to control the position but Bernside postures up.
Bernside with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernside is stalling in the full guard.
Bernside scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Forclit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Forclit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Forclit looking for a sweep. Not yet Forclit, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Forclit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernside defends it easily.
Bernside distracts Forclit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Forclit is pulling down on Bernside's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Bernside got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forclit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bernside has managed to get both his arms back between Forclit's legs - danger averted.
Bernside scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bernside keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Forclit's head.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernside's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forclit working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Forclit keeps moving.
Bernside working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Forclit's head.#T2#
Forclit has momentary wrist control but Bernside slips an elbow through the middle.
Bernside gets to his feet and stands over Forclit, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Forclit felt that one! Bernside unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Forclit from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bernside!
David Bernside tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 515
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Totto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernside.
A left and a right from Totto both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Totto misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Totto is defended easily by Bernside.
Bernside swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Totto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernside slips under a jab.
A jab from Totto finds it's way through Bernside's defenses.
Totto fails to land with a series of punches.
Totto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bernside to counter with a crisp jab.
Bernside sizes up Totto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Bernside closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Totto did well to prevent Bernside getting side control.
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!
Bernside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bernside looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Totto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Totto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernside moves into full mount! Totto won't be happy about that! #T1#
Bernside throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Totto because Bernside loaded up on that one.
Totto is looking to improve his position but Bernside isn't that keen on the idea.
Totto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Totto is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Totto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Totto tries to hold on but Bernside pushes him away.
Bernside has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Totto's face.
Bernside lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bernside unloading with bombs!
Bernside looking to finish Totto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Totto!#ROC#
Totto is rocked!
Bernside postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Totto out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bernside goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Bernside!
David Bernside was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: USFC 151
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Mazzuca misses with a looping left.
Mazzuca moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bernside throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Bernside scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mazzuca wants to improve his position but Bernside is controlling well.
Mazzuca is trying to stand.
Bernside lands strikes from half guard.
Mazzuca wants to improve his position but Bernside is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Bernside seems content to control.
Mazzuca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzuca wants to control but Bernside is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazzuca desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bernside not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Mazzuca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mazzuca.
Bernside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernside lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mazzuca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazzuca being controlled here, momentarily.
Bernside throwing strikes from guard but Mazzuca blocks nicely.
Bernside with a nice head shot there.
Mazzuca controls Bernside momentarily but Bernside frees himself.
Bernside throws a strike but Mazzuca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mazzuca stopping the sweep attempt from Bernside.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mazzuca is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Bernside will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mazzuca engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bernside trying to control the position.
Mazzuca slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bernside throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bernside throws a couple of heel strikes.
Bernside looking to control.
Mazzuca slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bernside tries to buck Mazzuca off but Mazzuca is having none of it.#T3#
Bernside is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mazzuca off and has taken his back!
Mazzuca is trying to break free.
Bernside lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mazzuca.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bernside. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bernside lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mazzuca.
Bernside scores with punches to the body.
Mazzuca covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #ROC#
Mazzuca is rocked!
Mazzuca tries to roll but Bernside sticks to his back.
Bernside lands a shot to the head.
Mazzuca is still in real trouble! Can Bernside finish him?
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!#SUB#
Mazzuca defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bernside's arms.
Bernside lands a good shot there. Mazzuca covers up! Bernside smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Mazzuca to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Bernside jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bernside!
David Bernside was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Bernside swings widly with a right hand
and Themistokles counters with a three punch combo that has Bernside backing up. Bernside nods at Themistokles to acknowledge the strikes.
Themistokles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Themistokles throws a big counter combination but Bernside scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bernside misses with an uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bernside, right into the meat.
Bernside shoots in but Themistokles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernside throws a looping overhand right but Themistokles ducks down to avoid it.
David Bernside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bernside bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Themistokles tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Themistokles is looking to regain half guard here but Bernside keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Themistokles keeps working.
Themistokles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bernside is looking to take a break and control but Themistokles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bernside in side control, throwing shots but Themistokles defends.
Themistokles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bernside lands a few punches from side control.
Themistokles is looking to regain half guard here but Bernside keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside is chipping away with strikes.
Bernside scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Themistokles to see if he's OK.
Bernside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernside controlling from side mount.
Bernside creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SUB2#
Bernside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Themistokles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Themistokles is trying to improve his position.
Themistokles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Themistokles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Themistokles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernside manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bernside has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Themistokles has passed into side control.
Themistokles scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Themistokles working the head and body with strikes.
Bernside manages to get back to half guard.
Themistokles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.
Themistokles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bernside is pressing down on Themistokles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bernside trying to control the position here.
Themistokles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Themistokles wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Bernside will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bernside closes this distance looking for a takedown but Themistokles circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Themistokles as Bernside shoots in.
Themistokles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bernside connects with a body shot that sends Themistokles's belly button to the back.
Bernside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernside goes for a double leg but Themistokles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Themistokles continues to drive forward.
Themistokles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bernside.
Strategos Themistokles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bernside.
Bernside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Themistokles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Themistokles misses its target.
Strategos Themistokles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Themistokles wants to clinch up but Bernside keeps it at a distance.
Themistokles walks into a straight right hand from Bernside.#T1#
Bernside misses with a right hand
and Themistokles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Bernside closes the distance and clinches.
Bernside misses with a hook to the ribs.
Themistokles misses with the head strike.
Bernside works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernside trying to stall but Themistokles improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Bernside struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands.
Themistokles lands with a left to the head.
Themistokles throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
A head punch on the inside from Themistokles fails to land.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernside throws a punch but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Bernside is looking for a takedown.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernside blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernside lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside is working Themistokles over against the cage.
Good body shot from Bernside.
Bernside blocking some punches.
Bernside misses with a punch to the body.
Bernside lands a right hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Themistokles stops a takedown attempt from Bernside.
Bernside has Themistokles pressed against the cage.
Themistokles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Themistokles.
Themistokles misses with some punches.
Bernside lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bernside working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernside.
Themistokles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernsides head. #TD2#
Bernside gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bernside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Themistokles is keeping the position for now.
Themistokles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernside manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Themistokles throws an elbow that misses. Bernside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Themistokles's guard. Nice move by Bernside!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Themistokles.
Themistokles is refusing to be controlled, as Bernside sits in half guard. #T4#
Themistokles wants to improve his position but Bernside is controlling well.
Themistokles is working hard here to advance position.
Bernside lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Themistokles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Bernside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernside wants to improve his position but Themistokles is controlling well.
Bernside is staying active underneath Themistokles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bernside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Themistokles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Bernside misses. #CL2#
Bernside moves into the clinch.
Bernside misses with some punches.
David Bernside seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Themistokles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bernside scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bernside blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bernside.
Themistokles working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Themistokles.
Themistokles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Themistokles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside struggles to land a body shot inside as Themistokles controls his hands. #T1#
Themistokles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bernside prevents a body shot from Themistokles.
Themistokles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Themistokles working aggressively here.
Bernside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernside has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Themistokles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernside backwards.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by Bernside.
Bernside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernside misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernside lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bernside can't find room to land a body shot as Themistokles controls the action.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Bernside.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bernside is looking to control Themistokles's arms but Themistokles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bernside has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Bernside prevents a body shot from Themistokles. #T2#
Bernside blocking some punches.
Themistokles lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Themistokles lands with a light punch inside.
Themistokles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernside's elbow. #TD2#
Bernside gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Themistokles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bernside preventing the sweep.
Themistokles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bernside's guard. #REVR#
David Bernside has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bernside is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Themistokles is aware though and is defending well.
Bernside tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernside is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Themistokles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernside working a defensive guard here.
Themistokles connects with a couple of short punches.
Themistokles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernside looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernside, not yet.
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernside lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Themistokles looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bernside puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Themistokles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bernside.
Themistokles is staying active underneath Bernside, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bernside seems to be working for a kimura but Themistokles defends the submission attempt.
Themistokles trying to control from the bottom.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Themistokles defending well though.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Themistokles trying to get back to full guard but Bernside takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bernside lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Bernside.
I've got Bernside winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bernside!
David Bernside spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Strategos Themistokles had this to say: 'Ill be back'.

Event: USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Lafitte walks into a stiff left hand from Bernside.
Bernside moves out of range of the body kick from Lafitte.
Lafitte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good leg kick by Bernside there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bernside keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bernside connects with a leg kick. Lafitte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lafitte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Bernside has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lafitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bernside fails with the takedown.
Bernside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Lafitte - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Lafitte misses with a low kick.
Bernside punishes Lafitte's body with a nice straight punch.
Lafitte is looking to land body kicks.
Lafitte swings widly with a right hand
and Bernside counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside staying out of range there.
Bernside throws a leg kick which misses Lafitte's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafitte tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bernside drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Lafitte misses
and Bernside counters with a one-two to the body.
Lafitte lands with an uppercut that bounces Bernside off the cage and back into range.
Lafitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lafitte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bernside's head backwards.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Lafitte throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range.
Bernside steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lafitte.
Bernside fakes the leg kick and cracks Lafitte in the body.
Bernside takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafitte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernside throws a leg kick which misses Lafitte's front leg but catches the back leg as Lafitte tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Bernside closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bernside misses with a punch to the body.
Bernside tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Lafitte tries to work over Bernside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lafitte has a couple of punches blocked by Bernside.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernside keeps control of Lafitte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lafitte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bernside misses with the head strike. #BC#
Lafitte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernside ducks under a wild hook from Lafitte.
Bernside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bernside. Lafitte shrugs it off though.
Lafitte digs a good body shot into Bernside's ribs.
Bernside's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lafitte under the eye.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Bernside scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Lafitte slips a jab from Bernside.#TD2#
Bernside is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lafitte's half guard.
Bernside prevents Lafitte from standing back up.
Lafitte trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lafitte trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bernside controlling from the full mount.
Bernside looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafitte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bernside is trying to control the action in half guard but Lafitte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Lafitte tries to kick Bernside off but Bernside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bernside has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lafitte keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside controlling from mount.
Bernside sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lafitte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lafitte takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bernside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafitte misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside.
Bernside is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bernside misses with a takedown
and Lafitte counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bernside tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lafitte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafitte tries a low kick but Bernside avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lafitte. Bernside shrugs it off though.
Lafitte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lafitte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bernside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bernside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bernside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of Lafitte's side.
Lafitte scores with the left hand. Bernside knows he should have avoided that one.
Bernside slips under a jab.
Bernside counters with a body kick.
Bernside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafitte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bernside is just out of range.
Bernside has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lafitte.
A combination from Lafitte does no damage.
Bernside gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lafitte!
Lafitte throws a series of punches but Bernside avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Bernside.#T2#
Bernside tries to clinch but Lafitte moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside digs a right hand underneath Lafitte's ribcage. Lafitte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lafitte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lafitte.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lafitte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lafitte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bernside.
Bernside can't find room to land a body shot as Lafitte controls the action.
Bernside makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafitte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lafitte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Henri Lafitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bernside.
Lafitte scores with a shot to the side of Bernside's head. #T3#
Lafitte misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Lafitte manages to break the clinch.
Bernside avoids the body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lafitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bernside shoots in looking for a takedown but Lafitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bernside's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bernside scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Bernside changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lafitte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bernside taking a breather here.
Lafitte is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bernside working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lafitte is looking for a sweep.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lafitte keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafitte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bernside wants to control but Lafitte is keeping him busy.
Bernside content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henri Lafitte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bernside lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lafitte thumps Bernside with a low kick.
Lafitte avoids the body shot from Bernside.
A counter left hand to the body from Lafitte misses its target.
Bernside misses with a hook.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernside slips a straight right by Lafitte.
Lafitte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bernside avoids the head kick by Lafitte.
Lafitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernside uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafitte.
Bernside throws a series of punches but Lafitte avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte checks a leg kick.
Henri Lafitte is winning the standup battle so far.
Bernside takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernside blocks a jab.
Bernside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafitte with a body shot.
Lafitte lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Bernside on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bernside scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lafitte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and Lafitte moves out of range easily.
Bernside swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lafitte misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Bernside looking to score a takedown here. Lafitte is defending well but Bernside drives through and ends up in Lafitte's guard.#ES#
Lafitte has his feet on Bernside's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafitte looks for the body kick but Bernside saw that one coming.
Lafitte throws a hook to the side of Bernside's head but Bernside sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafitte throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafitte throws a jab but it's blocked by Bernside.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lafitte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Bernside tries to clinch but Lafitte moves out of range.
Lafitte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafitte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bernside.
Bernside getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bernside takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Lafitte misses.
Lafitte throws a series of punches but Bernside moves out of range.
Bernside uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lafitte.
Bernside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lafitte with a body shot.
Lafitte misses with a looping right.
Bernside throws a head kick that half lands.
Lafitte misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Lafitte scores with a spinning back kick!
Bernside scores with a jab to the body.
Bernside blocks the body kick.
Bernside uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bernside.
Lafitte throws a nice head kick!
Lafitte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernside misses with a kick to the body.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Bernside tenderised Lafitte's leg. Lafitte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lafitte.
Bernside misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafitte misses with a wild body shot.
Bernside wants to counter the offense by Lafitte and move into the clinch position.
Bernside tries a low kick but Lafitte avoids it.
Lafitte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernside.
Lafitte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a kick to the body.
Bernside connects with a high kick.
Lafitte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bernside takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lafitte misses with a body kick.
Bernside connects with a crisp jab.
Bernside misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henri Lafitte.
I think Lafitte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!

Event: USFC 134
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Bixby finds it's way through Bernside's defenses.
Bernside throws a low kick, looking for Bixby's leg but Bixby calmly moves out of range.
Bixby misses with an uppercut.
Bernside let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bixby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernside's hands.#CUT#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside misses with a double jab.
Bixby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bixby misses.
Bixby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bernside misses with a head kick.
Bernside takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby sets himself, and Bernside steps forward looking for the clinch! Bixby avoids it this time.
Bixby takes a swing at Bernside's ribcage but misses.
Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bernside's coach down at ... was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernside's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bernside.
Bixby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bernside misses with a body kick.#T1#
Bernside scores with a nice strike.
Bernside misses with a low kick.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside throws out a loose jab but Bixby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bixby misses its target.#TD#
Bernside gets caught napping as Bixby dives in and scores a takedown. Bernside manages to retain guard.
Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely.
Bernside looking to control.
Bixby preventing the sweep.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving.
Bixby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernside's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Bixby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bixby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bixby throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernside lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Bixby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bernside sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Bixby keeps moving.
Bernside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernside must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bixby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernside is one step ahead there.
Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Bernside is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby 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.#T3#
Bixby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernside.
Bernside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bixby being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bernside trying to control but Bixby is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bernside tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bixby is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bixby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bixby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bernside.
Bernside misses the shot to the body.
Bernside connects with a crisp jab.
Bixby looks to throw the jab but Bernside is out of range. #TD#
Bernside gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Bixby is fighting to break Bernside's control of his arms but Bernside is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bernside trying to keep a closed guard but Bixby is proving a slippery customer.
Bixby distracts Bernside with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bernside wants to sweep but no luck.
Bixby throws an elbow that misses. Bernside uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bixby's guard. Nice move by Bernside!#REVB##SUB#
Bixby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernside defends it easily.
Bernside postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bernside throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bixby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bernside tries to score with a low kick but Bixby moves his leg out of the way.
Bernside listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bixby gets the takedown into side control.
Bernside is looking to regain half guard here but Bixby keeps moving and retains side control.
Bernside is trying to control Bixby's posture but Bixby avoids it. #SUB#
Bixby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bernside takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bernside dodges the ground and pound from Bixby.#T1#
Bernside is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bixby landing strikes.
Bernside tries to buck Bixby off but Bixby is having none of it.#SUB#
Bixby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernside, who protects the arm well.
Bixby working the head with strikes.
Bixby lands an elbow.
Bernside tries to bench press Bixby off him but Bixby keeps the position.
Bixby advances to mount.
Bixby lands a big shot there that rocks Bernside but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Bernside regains half guard.
Bixby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernside can do to turn this around?
Bixby slips a nice elbow through Bernside's hands, connecting with Bernside's forehead.
Bixby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
That has opened up David Bernside's cut even more.
Bernside is pressing down on Bixby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernside wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bixby manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside stays in close to Bixby's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Bernside avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernside is working Bixby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Bixby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernside slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bixby is trying to get back to half guard.
Bernside tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Bixby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bixby's face as Bernside controls the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bixby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bixby's face as Bernside controls the position.
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bixby keeps working.
Bixby sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bernside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bixby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernside. #SUB#
Bixby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bernside takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Bernside misses.
Bernside lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bixby at a distance.
Bernside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby.
Nice shot lands for Bixby.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bixby.
Bernside wants to clinch up but Bixby keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Bixby misses.
A big right from Bixby misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bernside circles away quickly and effectively.
Bixby throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range.
Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby moves out of range easily.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
David Bernside seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bernside looks to clinch
and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut.
Bernside tries to close the distance and clinch but Bixby swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bixby throws an overhand right that lands on Bernside's shoulder, as Bernside tries to avoid the shot.
Bixby misses the jab.
Bernside takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses.
Bernside lands with a hook. Bixby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bernside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bixby.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernside lands with a hook. Bixby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bernside bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bixby's head backwards.
Bernside throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bixby lands strikes from half guard.
Bernside tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bixby lands a nice short elbow.
Bixby working over Bernside with some ground and pound. Bernside looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bixby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
David Bernside's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Bernside's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buzz Bixby!
Buzz Bixby thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: USFC 127
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Bernside fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bernside bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ataman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ataman ducks under a wild hook from Bernside.
Donk. Bernside catches Ataman right on the button with a cross.
Ataman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ataman throws an off balance right hand
letting Bernside counter with a right hand.
Ataman throws a leg kick but Bernside moved away.
Ataman throws an off balance right hand
and Bernside counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ataman's knee momentarily.
Bernside fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ataman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ataman tries to land a front kick but Bernside steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bernside.#ROC2#
Ataman is rocked!
Bernside throws a monster overhand right that drops Ataman! Bernside follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bernside!
In his post fight interview, David Bernside started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bernside.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernside scores with a nice strike.
Bernside tries to land a leg kick but Young saw it coming and moves away.
Bernside jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Young throws the left hand but Bernside avoids the punch easily.
Bernside lands with a good body shot.
Bernside throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bernside looks to throw the jab but Young is out of range.
Young cracks Bernside with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bernside keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Bernside tries to land a body kick
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Young attempts a counter takedown but Bernside avoids it well and moves away.
Bernside throws a front kick that sends Young stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Young moves out of range as Bernside throws a body kick.
Young misses with a body shot.
Bernside delivers a nice body kick.
Bernside ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Bernside misses with a low kick as Young jumps back.
Bernside throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bernside lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
A big left from Young misses.
Bernside follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bernside throws a low kick but Young moves out of range easily.
Young is looking to clinch but Bernside is avoiding it.
Bernside lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've been informed that Bernside has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside. #T2#
Young moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bernside gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernside tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Bernside avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Young is leaning against Bernside and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Bernside controls the action.
Bernside works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Bernside goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernside scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bernside breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Young closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Bernside blocks with his arms.
Bernside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bernside misses with some punches.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Young has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bernside tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Bernside back against the cage.
Young slowing the pace effectively.
Bernside lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Bernside misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bernside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Bernside catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Bernside defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Young crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bernside - the referee stops the clock and Young gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bernside. Young manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bernside closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Young out cold! Young corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Bernside!
David Bernside spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Sandman blocks the body kick.
Bernside lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandman's head.
Bernside misses the shot to the body.
Bernside looks to throw the jab but Sandman is out of range.
Bernside fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernside sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandman somewhat.
Sandman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside looks for the body kick but Sandman saw that one coming.
Bernside tries to clinch up#TD#
and Sandman counters with a single leg into guard. Bernside didn't expect that. #T1#
Bernside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernside has wrist control.
Bernside is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bernside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bernside holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Sandman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bernside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Bernside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandman preventing the sweep.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernside is keeping the position for now.
Sandman postures up in Bernside's guard and throws a big left but Bernside blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Sandman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bernside is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bernside has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bernside passes Sandman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bernside slips a nice elbow through Sandman's hands, connecting with Sandman's forehead.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
Sandman wants to control but Bernside is keeping busy. #T3#
Sandman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Bernside must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bernside looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernside is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Bernside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernside keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
Bernside wants to sweep here but Sandman controlling him for the moment.
Sandman postures up in Bernside's guard and throws a big left but Bernside blocks it.
Bernside looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernside, not yet.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernside is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernside is keeping the position for now.
Sandman 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.
Bernside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bernside's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sandman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sandman throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range.
Bernside changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sandman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernside.
David Bernside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernside's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sandman under the eye.
Nice body kick there by Bernside.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernside but Bernside pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernside feints a counter leg kick.
Bernside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bernside.
Sandman throws out a loose jab but Bernside uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bernside misses.
Sandman slips under a jab from Bernside.#T1#
Bernside takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Sandman.
Sandman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bernside stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Bernside sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernside misses with a jab, cross combination.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside throws a wild body kick that Sandman sees coming a mile off.
Sandman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bernside gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sandman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernside's head.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandman throws a strike but Bernside avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sandman lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Bernside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely.
Sandman stands up over Bernside, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandman trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Sandman is pushing down on Bernside's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bernside is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bernside is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernside is looking to control Sandman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernside avoid being mounted?
Bernside gets full guard.
Sandman with a nice head shot there.
Bernside keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
Bernside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely.
Sandman stands and throws Bernside's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandman lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Sandman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bernside is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Sandman!
An out of breath and clearly excited The Sandman thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: PF6 - Kane vs Steele
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bernside.
King scores with a hook to the body. Bernside takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bernside tries to clinch up.
King lands with a hook. Bernside tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body.
Tony King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King blocks the body kick.
Bernside leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a body shot that sends Bernside's belly button to the back.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
David Bernside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony King.
King throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bernside to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
King throws a series of punches but Bernside moves out of range.
King walks into a straight right hand from Bernside.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernside seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice body punch from King.
Bernside scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that King has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bernside throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Bernside manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Bernside.
A clash of legs there as Bernside blocks the low kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernside manages to avoid it.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Bernside, looking for a takedown. King pushes Bernside against the ropes but Bernside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Bernside wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Bernside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a leg kick.
Bernside swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King misses with the combination.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bernside.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
That kick from Bernside tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bernside tries to clinch up.
King blocks a head kick by Bernside.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside is looking to score with low kicks.
Bernside throws a body kick that misses.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him. #CL#
Bernside moves into the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernside uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries a body shot but Bernside blocks it.
King prevents a body shot from Bernside.
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A left hand lands to the body for Bernside.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bernside blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King shoots in for a takedown but Bernside shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Bernside delivers a nice body kick.
King moves out of range as Bernside strikes.
Bernside looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Bernside misses its intended target.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of King's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Bernside jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bernside throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Bernside.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bernside throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Bernside does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernside quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
King throws a right hand that Bernside ducks under and follows up with a left that Bernside also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bernside. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#T5#
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bernside lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King motions for Bernside to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bernside. That snapped King's head back.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Bernside makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Bernside slips under a jab from King.
King throws a body punch but Bernside moves out of range.
As King backs away, Bernside returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bernside's corner calls for a 1-2. Bernside obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bernside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bernside throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Bernside lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bernside wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
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!
Bernside connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
King shoots in and bounces Bernside off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bernside seems keen to control King's posture.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King won't allow Bernside to sweep him here.
King throws a strike but Bernside rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T7#
King tries to strike from the bottom.
Bernside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernside is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
King keeping full guard, as Bernside tries to pass. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bernside slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King controls Bernside momentarily but Bernside frees himself.
Bernside is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernside has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bernside trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Bernside wants to take a breather but King is having none of it. #T9#
Bernside scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King is staying active underneath Bernside, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bernside is just content to waste time from the top position. King takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bernside controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Bernside throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Bernside stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Bernside throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Bernside blocks the leg kick.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King misses with a low kick.
Bernside is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Bernside stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bernside wants it to stay on the feet.
Bernside keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from King misses.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bernside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Bernside misses with an attempted mid kick.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bernside counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
King misses with a hook. Bernside ducked under it nicely.
Bernside throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King throws a counter combo.
Bernside throws a nice head kick!
Bernside looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Bernside throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Bernside forces King back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Bernside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernside throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the ropes.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Bernside throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Bernside.#CL#
Bernside drives through and clinches with King against the ropes.
Bernside lands with a left to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernside drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King throws a solid leg kick but Bernside takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernside pinned against the ropes. Bernside gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David Bernside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony King.
King is breathing heavily.#TD2#
King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bernside looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bernside is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
King working the ground and pound.
Tony King has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bernside is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bernside trying to control here.
Bernside is concentrating on defense, preventing King from advancing position.
King is looking to advance position but Bernside won't allow it.
King misses with a head shot. Bernside uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bernside is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bernside is working hard here to advance position.
King postures up.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Bernside.
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bernside working a defensive guard here. #T5##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King with a hook.
King staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Bernside. Beautiful body shot.
King misses with a low kick.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bernside tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bernside to the ground. Bernside escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Bernside manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bernside lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernside was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bernside.
Bernside lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernside. #T6#
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bernside feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him.
Bernside scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a front kick aimed at Bernside's knee but Bernside avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Bernside.
Bernside comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bernside dodges the punch combination from King.
Bernside throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King misses with a low kick as Bernside jumps back.
Bernside ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bernside quickly recovers to half guard.#T7#
King lands strikes from half guard.
Bernside regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bernside is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bernside wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Bernside looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King has hold of Bernside's hands but Bernside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T8#
Bernside wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Bernside works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bernside wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Tony King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernside landing strikes from the mount.
King is in a horrible position here. Bernside smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T9#
A nice elbow there by Bernside.
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.
Bernside wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Bernside cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
King tries to hold on but Bernside pushes him away.
King is bucking up trying to escape but Bernside cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
King is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bernside! King is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Bernside!
A relieved looking David Bernside thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Ascension 349
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Bernside lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bernside definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bernside tried to counter with a leg kick but Ray avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernside! #CL2#
Ray rushes Bernside and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray blocks a body shot from Bernside.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Ray.
Bernside blocks a body shot from Ray.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Bernside has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
Ray letting Bernside take a breather here.
Ray digs a right hand underneath Bernside's ribcage. Bernside let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Bernside misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Bernside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernside lands a front kick.
Ray punishes Bernside's body with a nice straight punch.
Bernside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernside throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bernside throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernside throws a quick counter head kick but Ray was just out of range.
Bernside feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ray's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Bernside. Beautiful body shot.
Bernside looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
Bernside moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernside gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bernside lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Ray misses.
A lazy left from Bernside finds it's target.
Bernside misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ray misses.
Bernside throws a head kick that Ray semi-blocks.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside. #T3#
Bernside scores with a hook to the body. Ray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bernside lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ray avoids a kick to the body.
Ray goes for a double leg but Bernside avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernside continues to drive forward.
Bernside scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernside takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Bernside staying out of range there.
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Bernside's belly button to the back.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside slips under a jab from Ray.
Bernside appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bernside misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bernside slips a straight right by Ray.
Bernside feints and then cracks Ray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ray down.
Ray tries to clinch but Bernside is having none of it. #T4#
Bernside lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from Bernside.
Bernside takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernside looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bernside uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
A big left from Ray misses.
Bernside thuds his shin into the meat of Ray's side.
Bernside throws a body kick that misses.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bernside moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Bernside controls his hands.
Bernside lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bernside!
Ray throws a leg kick
and Bernside cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ray blocks the body kick.
Ray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Bernside has managed to clinch.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ray gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernside backwards.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernside tries to pull guard but Ray holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernside drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Ray gets through Bernside's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bernside swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray tries to work over Bernside's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Bernside avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernside is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernside lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernside.
Ray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bernside seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ray can turn it around.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricky Ray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernside's elbow. #T2#
Bernside tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ray's elbow.
Bernside tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernside displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ray up against the cage.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Bernside lands a nice uppercut.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bernsides head.
Ray blocking some punches.
Bernside has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Ray working aggressively here.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bernside breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray missing with a left hand there. Bernside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Bernside was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ray.
Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bernside can pounce on him. #T3#
Bernside lands a nice looking body kick.
Ray tries to clinch but Bernside moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bernside scores with a four punch combination!
Ray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bernside lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bernside missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray misses with a two punch combination.
Bernside wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bernside wants to clinch
and Ray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Bernside was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bernside just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernside swings for the body but Ray moves out of range. #T4#
Bernside fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bernside misses with a double jab
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernside scores with a leg kick.
Ray throws a sloppy body shot
and Bernside counters with a nice uppercut.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bernside counters with a low kick, right behind Ray 's knee.
Bernside swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
A jab from Bernside finds it's way through Ray's defenses.
The fighters circling - Bernside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David Bernside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bernside. Bernside obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like David Bernside has been cut.
Ray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bernside dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Bernside's cut.
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!
#R3#
Bernside goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Bernside
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernside lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernside pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Bernside lands with an overhand left.
Ray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernside counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ray thinking.
Bernside misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Ray.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bernside to the ground. Ray is now in Bernside's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernside seems keen to control Ray's posture.#T1#
Ray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray won't allow Bernside to sweep him here.
Ray trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Bernside is trying to control the position but Ray postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray wants to control from the top but Bernside keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ray gets a takedown into half guard.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernside is trying to get back to full guard.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ray wants to free his trapped foot but Bernside is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bernside is not content to let Ray control the position.
Bernside regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ray.
Bernside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bernside stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.
Bernside trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.
Bernside in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray keeping moving, preventing Bernside from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ray is trying to keep Bernside in close.
Bernside trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernside tries to land a body kick
and Ray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernside throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
A jab lands there for Bernside.#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
Bernside throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Come on Bernside - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Ray.
I think Bernside has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Bernside!
An out of breath David Bernside thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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