PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bernside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sandman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Bernside's chin.

Sandman
vs
Bernside

180 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

186 cm
28
213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman blocks the body kick.
Bernside lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandman's head.
Bernside misses the shot to the body.
Bernside looks to throw the jab but Sandman is out of range.
Bernside fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernside sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandman somewhat.
Sandman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernside looks for the body kick but Sandman saw that one coming.
Bernside tries to clinch up

and Sandman counters with a single leg into guard. Bernside didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernside has wrist control.
Bernside is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bernside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bernside holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been hearing that Sandman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bernside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sandman is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandman preventing the sweep.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernside is keeping the position for now.
Sandman postures up in Bernside's guard and throws a big left but Bernside blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sandman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bernside is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bernside has escaped and now he's on top!

Bernside passes Sandman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bernside slips a nice elbow through Sandman's hands, connecting with Sandman's forehead.
Sandman is looking to improve his position.
Sandman wants to control but Bernside is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sandman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bernside wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
Bernside must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sandman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bernside looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sandman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernside is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Bernside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernside preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernside keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
Bernside wants to sweep here but Sandman controlling him for the moment.
Sandman postures up in Bernside's guard and throws a big left but Bernside blocks it.
Bernside looking for a sweep. Not yet Bernside, not yet.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernside is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sandman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernside is keeping the position for now.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bernside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bernside's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sandman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sandman throws a jab when Bernside was well out of range.
Bernside changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sandman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernside.
David Bernside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernside's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sandman under the eye.
Nice body kick there by Bernside.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bernside but Bernside pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernside feints a counter leg kick.
Bernside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bernside.
Sandman throws out a loose jab but Bernside uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bernside misses.
Sandman slips under a jab from Bernside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernside takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Sandman.
Sandman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bernside stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandman tries for a takedown but Bernside sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernside misses with a jab, cross combination.
David Bernside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernside throws a wild body kick that Sandman sees coming a mile off.
Sandman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bernside gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Sandman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernside's head.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandman throws a strike but Bernside avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sandman lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandman.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely.
Sandman stands up over Bernside, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sandman trying to control but Bernside is working from the bottom.
Sandman is pushing down on Bernside's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bernside is fighting to maintain full guard but Sandman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bernside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bernside is looking for a sweep. Sandman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernside is looking to control Sandman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernside avoid being mounted?
Bernside gets full guard.
Sandman with a nice head shot there.
Bernside keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully.
Bernside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sandman throwing strikes from guard but Bernside blocks nicely.
Sandman stands and throws Bernside's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandman lands a decent elbow from side control.

Sandman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bernside is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

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