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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeill has chosen I believe as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle ONeill!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berto. That's going to slow ONeill down.
Berto is looking to clinch but ONeill is avoiding it.
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andre Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - ONeill lands in his opponent's guard.
Berto wants to stand and escape but ONeill is having none of it.
ONeill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ONeill is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving.
Berto trying to keep a closed guard but ONeill is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ONeill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berto keeping full guard, as ONeill tries to pass.
ONeill won't allow Berto to get back to his feet.
ONeill with a nice head shot there.
ONeill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berto is pulling down on ONeill's head. It's preventing any offense from ONeill, at least for the moment.
ONeill wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving.
ONeill looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill stands and throws Berto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but ONeill is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Berto is trying to escape the mount.
Berto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Berto tries to lock up and control but ONeill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ONeill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
ONeill prevents Berto from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill looking to ground and pound but Berto is blocking nicely.
Berto is working to get back to half guard.
ONeill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berto is desperately trying to improve his position but ONeill has a good base and remains in mount.
Berto tries to hold on but ONeill pushes him away.
Berto has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four 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.
ONeill tries to get the hooks in deep but Berto pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Berto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Berto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ONeill on the ground.
I would not like to be Berto right now.
Berto trying to control the hands but ONeill breaks the grip.
ONeill is looking to control Berto but Berto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Berto has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berto tries to roll but ONeill sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle ONeill 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.
Berto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
ONeill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ONeill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berto throws a head kick that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from ONeill misses
and Berto counters with a big head kick but ONeill shrugs it off.
Berto misses with a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
ONeill advances position into side control!
Berto tries to escape but ONeill is in control.
ONeill is looking to take a break and control but Berto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto is looking to reverse the position.
ONeill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Berto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berto tries to get out of the position.
Berto wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
No luck for ONeill with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berto tries to clinch but ONeill moves away
and ONeill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berto connects with a high kick.
Berto throws a left and a right that both miss
and ONeill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berto won't be happy with that.
Berto is trying to control ONeill's posture but ONeill avoids it.
Berto pushes ONeill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, ONeill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Berto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Berto wants to get back to his feet but ONeill is dominant here and he's now got Berto's back!
ONeill tries to keep control of the position but Berto is staying busy.
ONeill working for a choke but Berto is defending well.
Berto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill scores with punches from the back.
Berto trying to get back to his feet but ONeill is in full control for now.
ONeill tries to keep control of the position but Berto is staying busy.
Berto wants to escape the position.
ONeill is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Berto controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berto prevents ONeill from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
ONeill throws a leg kick but Berto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berto misses with a head kick.
ONeill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ONeill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berto throws a sloppy head kick and ONeill moves out of range easily.
Berto lands with a kick to the temple. ONeill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt
and ONeill counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Berto!
Berto is working to get back to half guard.
Berto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
ONeill lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by ONeill.
ONeill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berto is looking to escape.
Berto tries to lock up and control but ONeill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ONeill with good strikes from the mount here!
Berto is squirming around, avoiding ONeill's attempts to control the action.
Berto is in all sorts of trouble here.
ONeill trying to control but Berto is having none of it.
Berto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ONeill lands with some strikes.
ONeill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berto is bucking up trying to escape but ONeill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, ONeill cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands a heavy elbow.
ONeill looking to ground and pound but Berto is blocking nicely.
ONeill looking to control but Berto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berto is looking to get to half guard.
Berto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Berto is desperately trying to improve his position but ONeill has a good base and remains in mount.
Berto is working hard here to advance position.
ONeill manages to capitalize on a mistake by Berto to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berto prevents ONeill from getting a body triangle.
Berto holding both ONeill 's hands and preventing any damage.
Can Berto hold on?! ONeill is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A lull in the action here.
Berto looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kyle ONeill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ONeill.
Andre Berto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ONeill throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle ONeill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ONeill 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle ONeill!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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