Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Good work by Tomonaga as he checks the leg kick.
Tomonaga throws a big counter combination but Bernier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bernier feints and then cracks Tomonaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomonaga down.
Bernier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomonaga. Tomonaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bernier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomonaga moves away.
Tomonaga takes one to the side of the head.
Bernier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Shinichiro Tomonaga has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Tomonaga.
Bernier throws a leg kick but Tomonaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bernier throws an overhand right that lands on Tomonaga's shoulder, as Tomonaga tries to avoid the shot.
Bernier misses with a jab to the body
and Tomonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Guy Bernier has been cut.
Bernier throws a lazy right hand but Tomonaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomonaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernier.
Tomonaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernier misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Bernier throws a leg kick
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tomonaga.
A combination from Bernier does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Tomonaga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Bernier is predictable there
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Bernier coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Tomonaga blocks the leg kick.
Tomonaga is looking for a counter combo.
Guy Bernier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomonaga moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Tomonaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bernier throws a combination. Tomonaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernier lands a body shot.
Bernier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bernier throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Tomonaga counters with a crisp one two that drops Bernier! Tomonaga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bernier to his feet! Bernier is in big trouble!#ROC#Bernier is rocked!
Bernier misses the shot to the body.
Bernier is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomonaga finish him?#T2#
Bernier misses the body punch
and Tomonaga counters with a huge right that knocks Bernier out cold! Tomonaga is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
After winning the bout, Shinichiro Tomonaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Short needs to keep his hands up - Bernier had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bernier, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bernier catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Bernier lands a jab to the nose.
Bernier thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Bernier scores with a jab to the body.
Short's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Short's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bernier feints and then cracks Short's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Short down.
Short with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Bernier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Short is looking for a takedown.
Bernier is pressed up against the cage. Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bernier down to the mat. Bernier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.
Bernier clobbers Short with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernier lands with a nice body punch.
Bernier slaps away a takedown attempt from Short, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bernier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Short doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Bernier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Short is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Short blocks the elbow strike.
Bernier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Short tries to score a body lock takedown but Bernier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Short goes for a takedown attempt but Bernier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Short takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bernier lands with an uppercut that bounces Short off the cage and back into range.
Bernier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Short.
Short moves forwards but Bernier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bernier scoring well with a low kick there.
Short shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernier pinned against the cage. Bernier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Bernier misses. #TD2#
Short manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bernier on his heels. He'll look to pass Bernier's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Short wants to control from the top but Bernier keeps moving.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernier controlling the position.
Bernier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bernier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Short postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bernier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Short, into his guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernier stays in close to Short's body and controls the position. #T3#
Short will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bernier won't allow Short to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernier 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. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle but Bernier pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bernier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bernier trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Bernier wants to control for a moment but Short uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Short shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernier attempts a counter takedown but Short avoids it well and moves away.
Bernier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bernier misses with a head kick.
Short looks for a takedown but Bernier sprawls well.
Bernier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
Bernier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bernier. That's going to slow Short down.
Bernier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Short in his tracks.
Bernier cracks Short with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Short moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernier throws a chopping leg kick but Short manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bernier lands a leg kick that knocks Short off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bernier finds it's way through Short's defenses.
Bernier thows a leg kick but Short checks it #TD2#
and Short counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Short wants to free his trapped foot but Bernier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Short passes to full mount! #T1#
Bernier tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.#SUB2#
Short is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bernier is surviving well by controlling Short's body position as best he can.
Bernier tries to reverse the position but Short maintains control.
Bernier tries to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Short dominating with strikes here.
Bernier tries to hold on but Short postures up.
Short thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Bernier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bernier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bernier is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bernier is trying to escape the mount.
Short is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bernier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bernier working to try and regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Short is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bernier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bernier! #SUB2#
Short is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bernier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Short's body to avoid the submission. Short has instead reached around Bernier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Short arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 178
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Bernier digs a good body shot into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bernier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto looks winded!
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernier sprawls well. Bernier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernier cracks Yamamoto with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Bernier.
Bernier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bernier connects with a solid leg kick.
Bernier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamamoto. That did some damage!
Yamamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bernier circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Yamamoto drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bernier follows Yamamoto to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Bernier!
Guy Bernier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Malig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bernier 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malig looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bernier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malig passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig trying to mount his opponent but Bernier defends it. #T1#
Bernier is trying to get back to full guard.
Malig frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Malig tries to control but Bernier wriggling away.
Bernier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bernier prevents Malig from taking his back.#T2#
Bernier 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.
Bernier wants to improve his position but Malig is controlling well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernier looking for submissions off his back.
Malig wants to take a breather but Bernier is having none of it. #SUB2#
Malig wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bernier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Malig passes into side control!
Bernier tries to buck Malig off but Malig is having none of it.#T3#
Malig controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Malig has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bernier tries to bench press Malig off him but Malig keeps the position.
Malig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernier keeps working. #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.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Bernier is not content to let Malig control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Malig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bernier tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morgan Malig dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Malig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bernier did well to prevent Malig getting side control.
Bernier wants to get back to full guard.
Malig tries to pass to full mount but Bernier defends it.
Bernier 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.
Bernier wants to control but Malig is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Malig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernier defends it well.
Malig is pressing down on Bernier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernier is holding on for now. #T1#
Bernier wants to get back to full guard but Malig has mounted him!#SUB2#
Malig jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bernier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bernier and Malig has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.
Malig controls the position.
Bernier is trying to improve his position.
Malig trying to control the position but Bernier is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Malig tries for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Bernier tries to bench press Malig off him but Malig keeps the position.
Bernier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malig.#SUB2#
Bernier stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Malig has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bernier manages to get his head free but now Malig has transitioned to an armbar! Bernier grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Malig! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Malig!
A relieved looking Morgan Malig 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: Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Bernier keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Bernier.
Bernier takes a shot to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernier or not.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bernier trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bernier into the cage.
Bernier blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Bernier, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is working Bernier over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bernier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bernier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier. #T3#
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Bernier's head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand into Bernier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bernier's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux cracks Bernier with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernier.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards. #T4#
Bernier looking to stall.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Bernier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Bernier.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Bernier.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Bernier.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Bernier keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Thibodeaux rushes Bernier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bernier can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Guy Bernier has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches. #T1#
Thibodeaux gets through Bernier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bernier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Bernier is having none of it.
Bernier misses with a straight left. #CL#
Thibodeaux clinches.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bernier or not.
Bernier is breathing heavily.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernier drops back down to his feet.
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bernier.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Bernier controls the action.
Bernier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Bernier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Bernier looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux. #T3#
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bernier's elbow.
Bernier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Bernier wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is working Bernier over against the cage.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernier's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Bernier blocking some punches. #T4#
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernier.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux pushes Bernier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
Bernier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bernier can turn it around.
Bernier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Bernier'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.#R3##CL#
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux presses Bernier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bernier taking a breather.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Bernier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Bernier tries to tie him up.
Bernier blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Bernier.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux gets through Bernier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bernier trying to control the position but instead, Thibodeaux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bernier into the cage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is working Bernier over against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Bernier avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Bernier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Bernier'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.#R4##CL#
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Bernier up against the cage.
Bernier is trying to break free.#TD2#
Bernier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bernier seems to be working for a kimura but Thibodeaux defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bernier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thibodeaux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bernier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bernier's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux controls the action.#T1#
Bernier trying to control the position but Thibodeaux manages to sink in the hooks.
Bernier tries to break free.
Bernier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thibodeaux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernier on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Thibodeaux gets his hands free as Bernier looks to control.
Thibodeaux has the hooks in. Bernier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bernier keeps trying to improve his position.
Thibodeaux keeps control of the position easily here as Bernier tries to buck him off.
Bernier is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Thibodeaux is not going to allow Bernier to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Thibodeaux.
Bernier tries to break free.
Bernier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Bernier wants to control but Thibodeaux is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux controlling the position easily from mount.
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux had his way with Guy Bernier in that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Bernier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bernier misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.#CL#
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Bernier's ribcage. Bernier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bernier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bernier misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Bernier. #T1#
Bernier takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Bernier blocks an uppercut.
Bernier tries to break free but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Thibodeaux avoids the elbow strike from Bernier, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Bernier is rocked!
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it.
Bernier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #T3#
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux. #T4#
Bernier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bernier tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Guy Bernier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bernier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Bernier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:42
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:42
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaiden Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Mosey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mosey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bernier connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Bernier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Mosey looks for a takedown but Bernier sprawls well.
Bernier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bernier misses with a low kick.
Mosey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mosey takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Mosey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bernier's guard.#SUB2#
Mosey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mosey won't allow Bernier to sweep him here. #T1#
Mosey looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mosey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Mosey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mosey has managed to get both his arms back between Bernier's legs - danger averted.
Mosey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bernier keeping full guard, as Mosey tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mosey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bernier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernier looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernier, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bernier is adopting a defensive guard.
Bernier controls Mosey momentarily but Mosey frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Mosey looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy Bernier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosey misses the shot to the body.
Mosey avoids the body shot from Bernier.
A big left from Bernier misses.
Mosey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Bernier responds with a good body kick, but Mosey manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernier feints and then cracks Mosey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mosey down.
Mosey fails with the takedown
and Bernier counters with a straight right hand.
Bernier misses the shot to the body.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Bernier. No joy for Mosey on that attempt.
Bernier looks to throw the jab but Mosey is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bernier. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernier. #T4#
Mosey avoids a kick to the body.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mosey. Mosey gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bernier throws a looping overhand right but Mosey ducks down to avoid it.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.
Mosey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bernier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mosey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bernier.
Mosey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bernier defends well and Mosey ends up having to push Bernier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bernier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mosey is trying to pull guard but Bernier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bernier misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Bernier.
Bernier lands a hook that snaps the head of Mosey backwards.
Bernier throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bernier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Bernier misses.
Bernier looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosey is just out of range.
Mosey looks for a takedown but Bernier sprawls well.
Bernier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mosey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mosey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mosey moves out of range of the body kick from Bernier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mosey.
Guy Bernier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernier lands with a nice body kick.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown but Bernier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Bernier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mosey to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Bernier has his foot on Mosey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mosey works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Bernier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mosey's guard. #REVB#
Bernier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernier tries to free his leg and advance position but Mosey is retaining full guard.
Bernier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bernier trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mosey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mosey controls Bernier momentarily but Bernier frees himself.
Mosey 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.
Bernier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bernier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bernier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mosey keeping full guard, as Bernier tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bernier.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mosey. Mosey gets slowly back to his feet.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown but Bernier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernier flicks out a counter leg kick but Mosey steps away.
Bernier throws a hook but Mosey avoids it easily.
Bernier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosey manages to avoid it.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Mosey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bernier swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Bernier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Mosey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bernier's guard.
Bernier wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Bernier looking for subs off his back but Mosey has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bernier trying to control but Mosey postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bernier with the inside leg kick.
Bernier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bernier wants it to stay on the feet.
Mosey backing away here, and Bernier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bernier throws a wild body kick that Mosey sees coming a mile off.
Mosey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bernier.
Bernier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bernier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bernier wants it to stay on the feet.
Bernier throws a hook but Mosey avoids it easily.
Mosey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mosey checks a leg kick.
Mosey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mosey with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bernier jabs Mosey right on the nose. Mosey blinks but takes it well.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mosey. Mosey gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Bernier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mosey manages to avoid it.
Mosey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mosey.
Bernier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bernier tries a low kick but Mosey avoids it.
Bernier throws a body punch but Mosey moves out of range.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.
Mosey ducks under a wild hook from Bernier.
Bernier connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bernier lands a head shot.
Bernier tries to land a leg kick but Mosey saw it coming and moves away.
Mosey shoots for a takedown but Bernier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernier throws a nice looking combination but Mosey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernier scores with a shot to the body.
Lil Mosey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Bernier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mosey misses with a takedown attempt - Bernier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mosey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bernier misses with a body shot.
Mosey slips a jab from Bernier.
Bernier misses the shot to the body.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mosey is defended easily by Bernier.
Mosey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bernier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.
Mosey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mosey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Bernier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Bernier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bernier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bernier swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Mosey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mosey showed some decent athleticism there.
Bernier is trying to maintain the position but Mosey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mosey throws a strike but Bernier avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mosey tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernier is retaining full guard.
Bernier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mosey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Bernier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bernier tries to free his leg and advance position but Mosey is retaining full guard.
Bernier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Mosey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bernier is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mosey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bernier 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Bernier!
Our winner, Guy Bernier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 144
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Israel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernier. #TD#
Bernier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bernier is taking a breather. Israel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bernier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Bernier looking for a guillotine from mount but Israel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bernier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bernier controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Bernier is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Israel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Israel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bernier anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Israel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bernier slips an arm under Israel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bernier has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bernier is squeezing on Israel like an anaconda would it's prey. Israel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guy Bernier!
An out of breath Guy Bernier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Bernier dives in and grabs Murakami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murakami pushes down on Bernier's head and hops out.
Murakami tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bernier shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Murakami clinches up against the cage.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami swings wildly with an uppercut but Bernier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernier misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami working aggressively here.
Murakami softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bernier backwards.
Murakami tries a body shot but Bernier blocks it. #T1#
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Bernier prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Nice body punch from Murakami - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Bernier pulls guard successfully.
Bernier 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.
Bernier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murakami wants to get up but he can't break Bernier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Bernier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murakami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bernier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murakami would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Bernier is looking for a triangle but Murakami pushes his legs off easily.
Murakami is looking to stand up but Bernier won't let him. #SUB#
Bernier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami wants to get up but he can't break Bernier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bernier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murakami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bernier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murakami defends well.#SUB#
Bernier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Bernier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murakami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murakami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernier is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bernier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murakami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernier has a closed guard, preventing Murakami from standing up.
Murakami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murakami is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU2#
Murakami gets to his feet - Bernier follows without any prompting.
Bernier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murakami.#T4#
Bernier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murakami defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Bernier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murakami gets caught napping as Bernier dives in and scores a takedown. Murakami manages to retain guard.
Bernier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernier wants to pass the guard but Murakami is keeping the position.
Murakami is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A left lands for Murakami.
Nice defenses there by Bernier.
Bernier with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Murakami counter with a right hand.
Bernier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murakami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernier.
Murakami uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Murakami clinches with his opponent.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Murakami holds him up against the cage and eventually Bernier drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Bernier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernier tries to pull guard but Murakami won't allow it. #TD#
Bernier jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Bernier looking for a triangle here. Murakami is fighting it but it looks tight! Bernier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Murakami is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guy Bernier!
A relieved looking Guy Bernier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Shinzade Murakami had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'.

Event: Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Mesquita avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bernier misses with a lunging right hand
and Mesquita counters with a one-two to the body.
Bernier misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bernier lands with an overhand left.
Mesquita darts in looking for a takedown but Bernier gets double underhooks and turns Mesquita into the cage.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bernier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier connects with an inside leg kick.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mesquita fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Bernier misses.
Bernier throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Bernier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernier keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Bernier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernier controlling Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernier is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Bernier blocks nicely. #T3#
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernier is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mesquita wants to clinch up but Bernier keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bernier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mesquita.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bernier.
Bernier misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bernier connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Bernier throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernier takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
As Bernier backs off Mesquita throws a huge counter combo but Bernier manages to avoid it all.
Bernier scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bernier throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bernier. That's going to slow Mesquita down.
Mesquita tries to clinch up but Bernier circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Bernier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernier pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Bernier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Mesquita has been cut.
Bernier throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita blocks a jab.
Bernier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bernier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mesquita is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mesquita can do to turn this around?
Bernier throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Bernier fights it but they end up in guard.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Bernier gets back to full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Bernier is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Bernier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bernier avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Bernier controlling his opponent.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bernier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Bernier isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bernier content just to control the position here.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
Bernier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bruno Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bernier prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bernier in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Bernier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bernier slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bernier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bernier digs a good body shot into Mesquita's ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mesquita checks it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesquita.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bernier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernier.
Bruno Mesquita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernier throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Bernier tenderised Mesquita's leg. Mesquita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bernier misses with a wild body shot.
Bernier misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Bernier, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Bernier against the cage but Bernier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bernier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mesquita.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Mesquita.#T1#
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Bernier counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Bernier.
Bernier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernier connects with a solid leg kick.
Bernier lands with a nice body kick.
Bernier cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.
Mesquita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Bernier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bernier counters with a right hand to the body.
Guy Bernier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bernier just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bernier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernier lands the left hand.
Bernier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bernier connects with an inside leg kick.
Mesquita checks a low kick from Bernier.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Bernier avoids it easily.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Bernier sprawls well.
Bernier looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well. #T3#
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Bernier lands a jab to Mesquita's midsection.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Bernier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bernier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mesquita was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernier.
Mesquita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bernier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bernier stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Bernier punishes Mesquita's body with a nice straight punch.
Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Mesquita with the counter takedown but Bernier avoids it easily.
Bernier lands a jab.
Bernier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bernier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bernier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guy Bernier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernier throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Guy Bernier is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Bernier slams his shin into Mesquita's torso.
Bruno Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bernier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Bernier!
A very excited looking Guy Bernier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Sinalau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bernier is looking to land body kicks.
Sinalau avoids the body shot from Bernier.
Bernier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Bernier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sinalau quickly recovers to half guard.
Sinalau wants to stand back up but Bernier manages to pass into side control.
Bernier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bernier happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinalau tries to buck Bernier off but Bernier is having none of it.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Bernier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Bernier is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sinalau is trying to escape and Bernier transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sinalau is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bernier! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Bernier!
A very excited looking Guy Bernier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Bernier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bernier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bernier connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bernier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bernier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bernier. #TD2#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie. #SU2#
Gracie gets to his feet - Bernier follows without any prompting.
Bernier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bernier lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Bernier lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Bernier tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Bernier coming out on top.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Bernier moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gracie throws a head kick but Bernier moves out of range.
Bernier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Bernier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bernier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to break free but Bernier has control. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bernier rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Bernier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bernier manages to get underhooks.
Bernier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bernier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.#T2#
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bernier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Bernier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Bernier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Bernier passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bernier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Bernier has mounted him!#T3#
Gracie wants to hold on but Bernier pushes him away.#SU#
Bernier stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bernier to the mat! Bernier manages to get full guard.
Gracie looks winded!
Bernier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernier keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Bernier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bernier has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bernier keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bernier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bernier stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bernier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bernier cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bernier tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Bernier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Bernier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bernier advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bernier decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Bernier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Bernier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie has Bernier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bernier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Bernier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bernier walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bernier. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Bernier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2##TD#
Bernier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Bernier is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernier is controlling him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to control.
Bernier is stalling in the full guard.
Bernier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Bernier is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bernier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Bernier moves into the clinch.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bernier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bernier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.#T4#
Bernier tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bernier stalling the fight.
Gracie jumps guard but Bernier stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bernier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bernier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bernier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bernier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernier throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bernier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jab from Bernier.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernier as he avoids it easily.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Bernier sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Bernier backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Bernier manages to avoid it all.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Bernier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Bernier defends it easily.
Bernier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bernier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Bernier preventing the sweep.
Bernier advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is looking to control Bernier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Bernier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Bernier is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie looking to control but Bernier passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bernier is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie trying to control but Bernier postures up.
Bernier is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bernier misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Bernier swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Bernier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bernier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernier is able to avoid easily.
Bernier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Bernier misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Bernier.
Guy Bernier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.#CL#
Bernier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Bernier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Bernier!
A victorious Guy Bernier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Bernier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mosey.
Mosey attempts a counter takedown but Bernier avoids it well and moves away.
Mosey shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mosey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mosey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Bernier with that takedown attempt.
Mosey goes for a double leg but Bernier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernier continues to drive forward.
Bernier stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bernier breaks the clinch. #TD#
Bernier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mosey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mosey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mosey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mosey is pushing down on Bernier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bernier is fighting to maintain full guard but Mosey has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mosey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Mosey 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.
Mosey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bernier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mosey. #T2#
Mosey trying to pass the guard but Bernier defending well.
Bernier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mosey wants to work for an arm triangle but Bernier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Mosey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mosey wants to pass the guard but Bernier is defending well.
Mosey scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Bernier won't allow Mosey to pass to mount.
Mosey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mosey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bernier is trying desperately to improve position.
Mosey is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bernier tries to reverse the position but Mosey maintains control.
Mosey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mosey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mosey looking to ground and pound but Bernier is blocking nicely.
Bernier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4##SUB#
Mosey looking for a guillotine from mount but Bernier is having none of it. #SUB#
Mosey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mosey unloads with some shots from mount but Bernier bucks and avoids them well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mosey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bernier turns into him and now he's in Mosey's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mosey holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernier manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Mosey 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##TD#
Mosey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mosey moves nicely into side control.
Bernier is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mosey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mosey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernier, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mosey with the ground and pound but Bernier regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bernier is in trouble now - Mosey has advanced to mount!
Mosey prevents Bernier from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mosey is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bernier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bernier!
Mosey has Bernier pulled in close to control his posture.
Mosey tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bernier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bernier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernier trying to control but Mosey is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bernier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mosey 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#
Bernier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mosey is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bernier is defending against the submission attempts here by Mosey. #SUB#
Mosey is trying to work for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Mosey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mosey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernier is just riding it out for now. Mosey eventually gives up the hold.
Mosey works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Mosey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mosey dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernier misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Bernier wants the takedown. Mosey is fighting it off but Bernier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mosey's guard against the cage.
Mosey trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosey is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mosey is pulling down on Bernier's head. It's preventing any offense from Bernier, at least for the moment.
Bernier forces his way into half guard.
Guy Bernier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Mosey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mosey wants to improve his position but Bernier is controlling well.
Bernier is just content to waste time from the top position. Mosey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mosey 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##T3#
Bernier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mosey is trying to work for a kimura but Bernier is defending well.
Mosey thows a huge punch but Bernier dodges it nicely.
Mosey trying to mount his opponent but Bernier defends it. #SUB#
Mosey is working for a submission of some sort.
Mosey is just content to waste time from the top position. Bernier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bernier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosey. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mosey pushes down on Bernier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bernier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mosey is stalling here. Bernier is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mosey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bernier has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mosey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bernier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bernier not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Bernier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mosey 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Mosey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bernier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard but Bernier has mounted him!
Bernier with good strikes from the mount here!
Reeves tries to hold on but Bernier pushes him away.
Bernier 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.
Bernier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reeves is working to get back to half guard.
Reeves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bernier postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reeves looks a forlorn figure.
Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernier breaks from Reeves's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Bernier fails to move to back control.
Bernier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reeves is trying desperately to improve position.
Reeves regains half guard.
Bernier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bernier wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling the position.
Bernier trying to control the pace.
Bernier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Reeves wants to improve his position but Bernier is controlling well.
Bernier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bernier passes to full mount!
Reeves looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bernier missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Bernier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reeves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bernier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reeves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Reeves wants to control but Bernier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.
Bernier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernier trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reeves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernier wants to stand but Reeves has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Reeves has an active guard here but Bernier has managed to pass into half guard.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.
Reeves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bernier slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernier is pressing down on Reeves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reeves is holding on for now.
Reeves tries to roll over but Bernier keeps him under control.
Reeves wants to control but Bernier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bernier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bernier shoots in for a double leg but Reeves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Bernier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reeves on his heels. He'll look to pass Reeves's guard now, I'm sure.
Bernier tries to free his leg and advance position but Reeves is retaining full guard.
Reeves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reeves is looking for a triangle but Bernier pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Bernier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reeves looking to pass the guard.
Bernier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Bernier keeps moving.
Bernier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reeves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reeves has managed to get both his arms back between Bernier's legs - danger averted.
Bernier is trying to keep Reeves in close. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Bernier keeps moving. #SUB#
Reeves throws a sloppy strike and Bernier has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Reeves is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bernier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Bernier!
A relieved looking Guy Bernier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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