PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bernard
vs
Christopher

196 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Christopher!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher tries to bum rush Bernard with a series of wild strikes but Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bernard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christopher to the ground. Bernard is now in Christopher's guard.
Bernard throws an elbow that misses. Christopher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernard's guard. Nice move by Christopher!
Christopher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christopher wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard looking to control.

Bernard uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christopher, pushing him back against the cage.
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!

Bernard manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopher preventing the sweep.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christopher is one step ahead there.
Christopher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christopher lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard pulls Christopher in close to prevent any damage.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Christopher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Bernard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Christopher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bernard is pushing down on Christopher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christopher is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopher is trying to stand up here but Bernard is controlling him well.

Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Christopher is defending well.
Christopher won't allow Bernard to pass to mount.
Christopher tries to kick Bernard off but Bernard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christopher gets back to full guard.
Bernard wants to pass the guard but Christopher is keeping the position.
Bernard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Andy Bernard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Bernard slams his shin into Christopher's torso.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Bernard avoids nicely.
Bernard stuffs the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christopher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bernard - the referee stops the clock and Christopher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bernard. Christopher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christopher looks winded!
Bernard throws a combination. Christopher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andy Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bernard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bernard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bernard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christopher, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard avoids the elbow strike from Christopher, against the cage.
Christopher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bernard has him pressed against the cage.
Bernard is struggling to control the position.

Bernard tightens his grip and picks Christopher up, before dumping him to the ground. Christopher manages to land in guard.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Christopher keeps moving.
Christopher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernard is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christopher swinging wildly here.
Bernard lands a head kick!

Bernard shoots in and bounces Christopher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Andy Bernard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Christopher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernard as he jumps to the side.

Bernard drives through with a takedown into Christopher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bernard trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Bernard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Bernard.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernard is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher wants to clinch.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Christopher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernard walks into a stiff left hand from Christopher.

Bernard closes the distance and pushes Christopher back into the cage.

Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Bernard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christopher's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christopher just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bernard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bernard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bernard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bernard wants to stand but Christopher has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Christopher missing with punches from the bottom.

Bernard escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher wants to clinch.

Bernard gets the takedown into side control.
Bernard advances to full mount.

Bernard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Christopher is on top in guard.
Christopher landing with the ground and pound.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard controls Christopher momentarily but Christopher frees himself.
Bernard controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christopher wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Christopher connects with a couple of short punches.
Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bernard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christopher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christopher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christopher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
Christopher postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Christopher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher.

Bernard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christopher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christopher drops back looking for a leg! Bernard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernard manages to kick Christopher off! Christopher jumps back into Bernard's guard.
Christopher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bernard controlling Christopher's posture.
Christopher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher lands a couple of digs.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Christopher from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bernard is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Christopher.
Well Bernard 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Andy Bernard!

Andy Bernard wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Andy Bernard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.