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Event:
WCF WNF 94: Tzeng vs Horatius
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Bernard drives through and clinches with Genie against the cage.
Bernard prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
Bernard blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie. #TD#
Bernard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Genie can't fight it off and eventually Bernard manages to take the fight to the floor. Genie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bernard looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Genie wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Genie wants to sweep here but Bernard controlling him for the moment.
Genie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard controlling from the top position.
Bernard won't allow Genie to sweep him here. #SU#
Bernard stands and steps away. Genie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Genie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bernard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Genie thinking. #T1##CL#
Bernard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bernard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Genie uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bernard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Genie has his hands clasped together but Bernard extends and breaks Genie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bernard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Bernard! |
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Event:
SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bernard gets caught napping as Ezuego dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard.
Bernard trying to keep a closed guard but Ezuego is proving a slippery customer.
Bernard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ezuego manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bernard preventing the sweep.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ezuego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ezuego is looking for a triangle but Bernard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ezuego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Bernard has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ezuego to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bernard is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ezuego pulls down on the head and he's put Bernard to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Ezuego!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Ezuego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Joubert throws a head kick that misses.
Bernard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joubert with a body shot.
Joubert tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Bernard closes the distance and pushes Joubert back into the cage.
Bernard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Bernard pulls guard effortlessly.
Joubert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joubert throwing strikes from guard but Bernard blocks nicely.
Joubert won't allow Bernard to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bernard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Joubert is defending well. Bernard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Joubert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bernard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Bernard! |
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Event:
BKFC 14 - Knot vs Kicklighter
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Bernard slips under a jab.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown but Bernard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bernard feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bernard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Allen thinking. #CL2#
Bernard gets tackled into the cage by Allen. Allen maintains the clinch.
Bernard is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Allen tightens his grip and picks Bernard up, before dumping him to the ground. Bernard manages to land in guard.
Bernard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Allen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bernard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Bernard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Bernard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown but Bernard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Bernard's head coaches at DK MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Allen clinches up with Bernard and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bernard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Allen postures up.
#T1#
Bernard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Allen chips away with some ground and pound.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bernard's head.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Bernard wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Bernard taking some punishment here, with Allen in his half guard.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Bernard is working away.
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Bernard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allen. #SUB#
Bernard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Allen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Allen drops an elbow to the side of Bernard's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Allen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Allen uses his free foot to push down on Bernard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bernard.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Allen maintains control.
Allen lands a nice shot to the head.
Allen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bernard's face.
#ROC2#Bernard is rocked!
Allen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bernard! Allen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bernard and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Allen!
Joseph Allen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Bernard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Voluspa circles away.#CL#
Voluspa closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Voluspa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bernard regains guard.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
Voluspa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bernard 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.
Voluspa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voluspa stops Bernard from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard looking to control but Voluspa passes into half guard.
Bernard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voluspa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Voluspa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Pierre Bernard has been cut.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Voluspa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Voluspa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bernard is trying to escape the mount.
Bernard wants to try and get back to his feet.#T2#
Voluspa lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Voluspa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bernard has worked his arm free - good work by Bernard!
Voluspa landing strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Pierre Bernard's cut even more.
The referee asks Voluspa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Voluspa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voluspa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bernard is looking to escape.#T3#
Bernard wants to sweep but Voluspa has passed to side control!
Voluspa just content to control the position.
Voluspa grinds an elbow into Bernard's temple.
Voluspa lands an elbow. #CUT#The cut above Pierre Bernard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Voluspa tries to move to mount but Bernard blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa lands an elbow. #CUT#Pierre Bernard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pierre Bernard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nori Voluspa!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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. |
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Event:
BKFC 10 -Searchinson vs Orosco
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Bernard wants to clinch up but Michura keeps it at a distance.
Michura tries to counter with a takedown but Bernard is quick to defend against it.
Bernard throws a body punch but Michura moves out of range.
Bernard tries to close the distance and clinch but Michura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Michura gets caught napping as Bernard dives in and scores a takedown. Michura manages to retain guard.
Michura keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michura is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Michura has gone for a leg lock! Bernard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michura's guard.#REVB#
Bernard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bernard won't allow Michura to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Michura keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Michura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in DK MMA inform me that Bernard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bernard wants to control from the top but Michura keeps moving. #SUB#
Michura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michura keeping full guard, as Bernard tries to pass.
Bernard trying to control but Michura is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernard controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Michura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michura wants to sweep but no luck.
Michura working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Michura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michura seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bernard trying to control the position from guard on top but Michura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bernard stopping the sweep attempt from Michura.
Michura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bernard's guard. #SUB#
Michura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bernard is trying is best to control the position here. #T4##SUB#
Michura is looking for a kimura here.
Bernard is trying to stand.
Bernard is trying to maintain the position but Michura is very close to passing his half guard.
Michura blocks the strikes from Bernard.
#ES2#
Bernard has one foot on Michura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Michura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bernard defends well and Michura ends up having to push Bernard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Michura has picked Bernard up - he's going for a ride! Michura dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Michura preventing the sweep.
Bernard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maciej Michura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bernard closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Michura counters with a single leg into guard. Bernard didn't expect that.
Michura wants to pass the guard but Bernard is keeping the position.
Bernard is looking to stand up but Michura isn't so interested in that idea.
Michura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Michura from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michura throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernard wants to sweep here but Michura controlling him for the moment.
Michura postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it. #T1##SUB#
Michura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Michura trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Michura drops back looking for a leg! Bernard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernard manages to kick Michura off! Michura jumps back into Bernard's guard.
Michura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michura postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Bernard is trying to keep Michura in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Michura gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bernard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Michura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michura. #SUB#
Michura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bernard is not content to let Michura control the position.#T3#
Michura prevents Bernard from standing back up.
#SUB#
Michura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernard is just riding it out for now. Michura eventually gives up the hold.
Bernard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bernard is controlling Michura's posture.
Bernard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bernard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michura throwing strikes from guard but Bernard blocks nicely. #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.
Bernard working a defensive guard here.
Michura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bernard working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Michura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Michura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Michura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bernard is just riding it out for now. Michura eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Michura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bernard shoots in and drives through. Michura sprawls well.
Michura feinted with a counter takedown.
Bernard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michura was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernard.
Bernard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Michura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernard's guard.
Michura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michura throwing strikes but missing.
Bernard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michura's guard. #REVB#
Michura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard looking to sit in guard and control but Michura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Michura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Michura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bernard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bernard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bernard! #REVB#
Michura is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Michura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bernard prevents Michura from improving his position.
Michura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Michura is looking for a sweep. Bernard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bernard is working away from the top position though.
Bernard is keen to just control but Michura is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michura manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
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.
Michura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Michura 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernard throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Michura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Michura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Michura 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. #SUB2#
Michura is sitting in close to Bernard's body. Bernard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Michura is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Michura is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bernard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pierre Bernard! |
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Event:
BKFC - TEST FIGHTS
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bernard tries to sprawl but Berlusconi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bernard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berlusconi manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Bernard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berlusconi looking to finish Bernard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bernard!
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Berlusconi's attempts to control the action.
Bernard is in a horrible position here. Berlusconi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bernard is desperately trying to improve his position but Berlusconi has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard tries to hold on but Berlusconi postures up.
Berlusconi looking to finish Bernard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bernard!
Bernard swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Berlusconi dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Bernard working to try and regain half guard.
Bernard is in a horrible position here. Berlusconi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berlusconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernard is looking to escape.
Berlusconi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Berlusconi working for a guillotine from mount but Bernard is in no mood to give up.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes but Bernard is staying in there. #ROC#Bernard is rocked!
Berlusconi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bernard in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bernard to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Berlusconi!
Alessandro Berlusconi took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee blocks a head kick by Bernard.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lee has Bernard up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Bernard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Bernard against the cage.
Bernard tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Bernard tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bernard gets a takedown into half guard.
Bernard controlling the pace. #T1#
Lee is looking to control Bernard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Bernard is controlling the pace.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bernard.
Bernard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bernard is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Bernard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee is looking to control Bernard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bernard in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bernard. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernard circles away.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee shoots and misses #CL#
and Bernard counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee prevents Bernard from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Bernard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Pierre Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Lee.#TD#
Bernard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Bernard finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Bernard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Bernard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Bernard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bernard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernard circles away.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bernard to the mat! Bernard manages to get full guard.
Bernard pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bernard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Bernard dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernard avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bernard.
Lee is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Bernard. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Pierre Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Lee.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Bernard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bernard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bernard.
Lee bucks up and tries to throw Bernard off but instead Bernard has got his back!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Bernard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Bernard scores with strikes from the back.
Lee trying to control the action but Bernard just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Bernard is working the ground and pound. Can Lee escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bernard connects with a big shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bernard.
#SUB#
Bernard has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lee! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bernard gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre Bernard! |
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