PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between grace ivan bernados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CAIN VALASQUEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). grace ivan bernados could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to CAIN VALASQUEZ's chin.

ivan bernados
vs
VALASQUEZ

188 cm
23
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, grace ivan bernados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CAIN VALASQUEZ!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VALASQUEZ tries to clinch there but bernados circles away.

bernados clinches up with VALASQUEZ and pushes him back against the cage.

VALASQUEZ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VALASQUEZ tries to clinch there but bernados circles away.
bernados showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VALASQUEZ.
VALASQUEZ slips under a jab from bernados.
A slapping leg kick lands for VALASQUEZ.
bernados throws a head kick that VALASQUEZ semi-blocks.
bernados avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - VALASQUEZ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

VALASQUEZ shoots in and bounces bernados off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
bernados tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VALASQUEZ slips nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

VALASQUEZ seems to be working for a kimura but bernados defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bernados tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
bernados throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

VALASQUEZ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
VALASQUEZ wants to lay and pray for a moment but bernados keeps working.

bernados actively working from the bottom here.
bernados is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
VALASQUEZ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
VALASQUEZ looks gassed!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bernados moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

bernados throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. VALASQUEZ was covering up waiting for the punch and bernados finishes the takedown easily into guard.
bernados looking to sit in guard and control but VALASQUEZ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VALASQUEZ trying to control but bernados is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
VALASQUEZ lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
bernados is trying to control the position from the bottom.
VALASQUEZ controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

bernados looking for a guillotine here but VALASQUEZ defends easily.
bernados wants to improve his position but instead VALASQUEZ has moved into half guard.
VALASQUEZ content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
VALASQUEZ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
VALASQUEZ not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

bernados looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
bernados punching from the bottom.
VALASQUEZ working over bernados with some ground and pound. bernados looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. VALASQUEZ lands a nice short elbow.

bernados looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bernados looks for the body kick but VALASQUEZ saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that grace ivan bernados will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

bernados circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from bernados misses.
VALASQUEZ tries to land a leg kick but bernados saw it coming and moves away.
VALASQUEZ throws a body punch but bernados moves out of range.
VALASQUEZ fails with the takedown
and bernados counters with a low kick, right behind VALASQUEZ 's knee.
bernados avoids the head kick by VALASQUEZ.
VALASQUEZ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from bernados, right into the meat.
VALASQUEZ on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
bernados doesn't manage to clinch there - VALASQUEZ circles away.
VALASQUEZ leaves bernados with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
bernados scores with a hook to the body. VALASQUEZ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
VALASQUEZ looks for a takedown but bernados sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

VALASQUEZ is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in bernados's half guard.
bernados strikes from the bottom but VALASQUEZ uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

VALASQUEZ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but bernados is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
bernados tries to buck VALASQUEZ off but VALASQUEZ is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on bernados's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

VALASQUEZ decides to take the fight back to the feet.
VALASQUEZ misses with the combination.
bernados scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bernados connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed VALASQUEZ momentarily.
bernados pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
VALASQUEZ tries to clinch up.
VALASQUEZ circles away from the clinch attempt
and VALASQUEZ counters with a left to the body.
bernados scores with a leg kick.
bernados connects with a high kick.

VALASQUEZ shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
VALASQUEZ trying to mount his opponent but bernados defends it.
bernados manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

VALASQUEZ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

bernados is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
VALASQUEZ working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
bernados looking for a sweep. Not yet bernados, not yet.

bernados working for a triangle but VALASQUEZ defends it easily.
bernados is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

VALASQUEZ is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in bernados's half guard.
VALASQUEZ looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
VALASQUEZ wants to get back to his feet.
VALASQUEZ trying to control from half guard but bernados is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CAIN VALASQUEZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

bernados has a takedown stuffed.
bernados blocks a low kick nicely.
VALASQUEZ tries to close the distance and clinch up but bernados swats him away and circles back towards the center.
bernados tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VALASQUEZ paws at him with a jab and circles away.

VALASQUEZ clinches up with bernados and pushes him back against the cage.
VALASQUEZ putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has bernados in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
VALASQUEZ can't break the clinch.
bernados tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. VALASQUEZ just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by VALASQUEZ.
VALASQUEZ drops down looking for an ankle pick but bernados pulls his leg out and moves away.
bernados circles away from the clinch attempt
and bernados counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bernados tries to close the distance and clinch but VALASQUEZ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VALASQUEZ shoots for a takedown but bernados saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
bernados throws a quick inside leg kick.
bernados keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
grace ivan bernados has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CAIN VALASQUEZ.

bernados gets a clinch.

bernados manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
bernados throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
VALASQUEZ wants to control from the top but bernados keeps moving.
VALASQUEZ stands up out of bernados's guard for a moment - bernados manages to land a nice upkick.
VALASQUEZ stays in close to bernados's body and controls the position.
bernados throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
bernados thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bernados is trying to hold VALASQUEZ in close to prevent damage but VALASQUEZ has managed to pass into half guard.
bernados is not content to let VALASQUEZ control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
VALASQUEZ wants to clinch up but bernados keeps it at a distance.
bernados tries to clinch up

and VALASQUEZ counters with a takedown into side control.
VALASQUEZ takes a little break here. bernados wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
bernados sneaks back into half guard.
bernados throws a strike from the bottom but VALASQUEZ passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bernados manages to work his way to half guard, despite VALASQUEZ's best efforts.
Nice strikes from VALASQUEZ there.
VALASQUEZ blocks the strikes from bernados.
VALASQUEZ wants to lay and pray for a moment but bernados keeps working.
bernados is trying to maintain the position but VALASQUEZ is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
VALASQUEZ works his way into side control.
VALASQUEZ taking a breather here.
VALASQUEZ wants to lay and pray for a moment but bernados keeps working.

VALASQUEZ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
VALASQUEZ is trying to ground and pound but bernados uses the momentary lack of control by VALASQUEZ to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
CAIN VALASQUEZ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think VALASQUEZ has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CAIN VALASQUEZ!