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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forever War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying War's choice of entrance music: War Ensemble. Dingle Berrian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forever War's chin.
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178 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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184 lbs
10 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dingle Berrian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forever War!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War misses with a leg kick.
Berrian moves out of range of the strikes.
Berrian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Berrian moves out of range easily.
Berrian ducks under a wild hook from War.
Berrian throws a solid leg kick but War takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berrian.
War connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berrian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
War gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berrian breaks the clinch.
War cracks Berrian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
War throws a nice looking combination but Berrian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.
Crunch! Berrian slams his shin into War's torso.
War drives through and clinches with Berrian against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Berrian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berrian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berrian manages to break the clinch.
War misses with a low kick.
Berrian punishes War's body with a nice straight punch.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Berrian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
War moves into range and clinches up with Berrian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War digs a right hand underneath Berrian's ribcage. Berrian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
War prevents Berrian from breaking the clinch.
Berrian wants to stall.
Berrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
War thows a body shot but no joy.
War checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berrian scoring well with a low kick there.
Berrian avoids the body shot from War.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian misses with a leg kick.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berrian manages to avoid it.
Berrian scores with a kick to the body.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and War counters with a right hand to the body.
Berrian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
War blocks a head kick by Berrian.
Berrian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Forever War has been cut.
War misses with a wild combination.
Berrian scores with a kick to the midsection.
War keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian pivots, looking for a leg kick but War is out of range and Berrian settles back down.
Berrian throws out a powerful jab.
Berrian lands a leg kick that knocks War off balance momentarily.
War misses with a left hand
and Berrian counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. War is lucky that one didn't land flush.
War with a nice cross.
Berrian misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Berrian swats away the attempt to clinch by War.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
War tries to clinch but Berrian is having none of it.
War clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by War as Berrian tries to tie him up.
Berrian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from War.
War tries to clinch up but Berrian circles away and keeps his distance.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Berrian's shoulder, as Berrian tries to avoid the shot.
Berrian scores with a head kick.
Berrian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before War can pounce on him.
Berrian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berrian.
Berrian looks to throw a body kick
and War counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
War cracks Berrian with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Berrian
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Berrian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War works over Berrian's head and body with a nice combination.
War misses with a jab, cross combination.
War checks a leg kick.
War lands a jab-cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Berrian
letting War counter with a right hand.
Berrian misses with an attempted mid kick.
War misses with a wild body shot.
Berrian cracks War with a good jab.
War with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berrian scores with a leg kick.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
War swinging wildly here.
War avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berrian lands a high kick!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berrian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berrian is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berrian breaks the clinch.
Berrian lands a nice looking kick to the body. War takes a step back to recover.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berrian manages to avoid it.
Berrian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War misses with a body shot.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian throws a leg kick
and War counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berrian is trying to break the clinch but War is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
War cracks Berrian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
War checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
War is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Berrian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berrian throws a push kick but War slaps the foot to one side.
War is looking to clinch.
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 Dingle Berrian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Forever War's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Berrian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
War works Berrian's body with a nice hook.
War is looking to slow Berrian down with leg kicks.
War moves to clinch but Berrian breaks away
and Berrian counters with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Berrian
and War counters with a right hand to the body.
Berrian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berrian swats away the attempt to clinch by War.
Berrian thows a leg kick but War checks it
and War counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berrian thinking.
War dips to his left and cracks Berrian with an uppercut!
Berrian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berrian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War pushes Berrian up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by War.
Berrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berrian tries to land a front kick but War steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berrian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
War misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berrian looks to throw a body kick
and War counters with a leg kick.
Berrian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling War to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from War misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berrian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and War has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from War and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berrian misses with a body kick.
Berrian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent War stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berrian misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from War.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War tries to work over Berrian's front leg with a kick but Berrian checks it.
Dingle Berrian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Dingle Berrian is winning the standup battle so far.
Berrian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berrian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berrian throws a sloppy body shot
and War finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
War avoids a kick to the body.
War gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berrian throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berrian's calf.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
Berrian misses with the body kick
enabling War to counter with a crisp jab.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War tries to clinch up.
Berrian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from War.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berrian throws a nice outside leg kick.
War misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berrian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Berrian.
Berrian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Berrian slips a straight right by War.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berrian.
War throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berrian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
A jab from Berrian does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrian cracks the inside of War's front leg.
Berrian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses
and War counters with a right hand to the body.
Berrian connects with a solid leg kick.
War has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Berrian.
A head kick from Berrian lands but War takes it in his stride.
War throws a jab but it's blocked by Berrian.
War blocks a head kick by Berrian.
War tried to score with a low kick but Berrian checks it.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters with a straight right hand.
Berrian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berrian gets tackled into the cage by War. War maintains the clinch.
War keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berrian's efforts to push away.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berrian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berrian misses the jab.
War moves to clinch but Berrian breaks away
and Berrian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Berrian has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
War on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
Berrian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as War checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
War takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berrian misses with a kick to the body.
Berrian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
War tries to clinch up but Berrian circles away and keeps his distance.
Berrian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berrian connects with a solid leg kick.
War's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berrian misses with a body shot.
Berrian lands a right hook to the body.
War throws a jab but it's blocked by Berrian.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berrian checks it well.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses
and War counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berrian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Berrian.
Berrian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
War falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berrian counters with a head kick. That will keep War thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Berrian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Berrian throws a right hand that misses
and War holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Berrian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingle Berrian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Forever War's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
War takes a head kick and keeps coming.
War throws a hook but Berrian blocks it.
War stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berrian.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berrian. War shrugs it off though.
Berrian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Berrian lands a leg kick that knocks War off balance momentarily.
Berrian looks for the body kick but War saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Berrian.
Berrian scores with a leg kick.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Berrian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
War takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
War takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berrian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berrian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but War is out of range.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian tries to land a front kick but War steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
War keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berrian is looking to chop away at War's legs.
Good leg kick by Berrian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berrian scores with a leg kick.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Berrian slams his shin into War's torso.
Berrian lands a head kick. War smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Berrian.
Berrian lands a high kick!
Berrian misses with a straight right.
War blocks a low kick nicely.
War avoids the body shot from Berrian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berrian.
War lands with a good body shot.
Berrian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berrian throws a low kick but War moves out of range easily.
Berrian throws a low kick, looking for War's leg but War calmly moves out of range.
Berrian staying out of range there.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrian lands a high kick!
Berrian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses
and War counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berrian thinking.
Berrian is looking to slow War down with leg kicks.
War blocks a head kick by Berrian.
Berrian is looking to wear down War with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
War has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berrian.
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!
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Berrian.
Berrian is looking to slow War down with leg kicks.
War takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berrian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Berrian.
Berrian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
War showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berrian.
Berrian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berrian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
War on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Berrian scores with a one two! War had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berrian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War blocks a head kick by Berrian.
Berrian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
War throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
War checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berrian, right into the meat.
War stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berrian.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
Berrian tries to land a body kick
enabling War to counter with a crisp jab.
Berrian scores with a head kick. War tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Berrian throws a chopping leg kick but War manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and Berrian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
War throws a leg kick but Berrian checks it.
Berrian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Berrian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
War throws a looping overhand right but Berrian ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters with a stiff right hand.
Berrian throws a body kick the misses
and War counters with a nice leg kick.
Berrian thumps War with a low kick.
Berrian connects with an inside leg kick.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berrian connects with an inside leg kick.
Berrian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Berrian scores with a kick to the body.
Berrian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
War tries a low kick but Berrian avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berrian throws a head kick that War semi-blocks.
Berrian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian wants to land a leg kick but War is out of range.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick
and War counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingle Berrian clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Forever War's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A lazy left from War finds it's target.
War checks a leg kick.
Berrian lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berrian.
Berrian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on War if he has to take too many more of those.
Berrian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berrian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berrian tries to land a front kick but War steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian throws a lazy head kick
and War counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
War throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
War misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berrian.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
War is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Berrian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berrian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from War.
War takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid body kick from Berrian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Berrian is predictable there
letting War counter with a right hand.
Berrian misses with a body kick.
Berrian throws a push kick but War slaps the foot to one side.
War takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
War on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
Berrian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian lands a nice looking body kick.
War checks a leg kick.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian staying out of range there.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
War doesn't manage to clinch there - Berrian circles away.
Berrian connects with an inside leg kick.
War tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berrian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
War takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
War on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berrian. Berrian obviously looking to wear him down.
War takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berrian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Berrian.
Berrian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berrian misses with a low kick.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Berrian.
Berrian connects with a high kick.
A jab from War does it's job there.
Berrian tries to land a front kick but War steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
War swings widly with a right hand
and Berrian counters with a good low kick that War was not able to check.
War finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berrian feints and then cracks War's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow War down.
War on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Berrian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berrian lands a head kick!
War misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
War takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
War fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berrian on the side of the head.
A head kick by Berrian misses
and War counters with a nice body shot.
Berrian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that War can do to turn this around?
Berrian throws a leg kick which misses War's front leg but catches the back leg as War tries to avoid it.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
War moves in looking to clinch but Berrian pushes him off.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
Berrian tries a head kick but it misses.
War wants to clinch up but Berrian keeps it at a distance.
Berrian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and War counters with a nice low kick that buckles Berrian's knee momentarily.
Berrian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
War misses with a looping left.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War blocks a leg kick.
Berrian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but War was well out of range. Poor timing from Berrian.
Berrian lands with a nice body kick.
Berrian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and War counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.
Berrian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
War takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berrian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
Berrian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from War misses.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
War tries to bum rush Berrian with a series of wild strikes but Berrian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berrian lands with a nice body kick.
Berrian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berrian connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berrian throws a leg kick
and War counters with a nice kick to the body.
Berrian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and War counters with a good low kick that Berrian was not able to check.
War wants to clinch.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingle Berrian had his way with Forever War in that round.
The cut man is working on Forever War's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Berrian.
Berrian blocks a jab.
Berrian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
War stalks Berrian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berrian's face. Berrian staggers backwards, shaken.
Berrian misses with the body kick
and War counters with a low kick, right behind Berrian 's knee.
Berrian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
War lands with an overhand left.
War looks to land a left hand but Berrian moved out of range nicely.
War blocks a head kick by Berrian.
Berrian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
War is looking to clinch.
Berrian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berrian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berrian misses with a head kick.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
Berrian lands a head kick!
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
War gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War lands with a light punch inside.
Berrian wants to break the clinch but can't.
War tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berrian's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Berrian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berrian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berrian breaks the clinch.
Berrian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
War lands with a cross.
Berrian throws a sloppy head kick and War moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Berrian.
Berrian misses with the body kick
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berrian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and War is able to avoid easily.
War connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berrian momentarily.
War thows a body shot but no joy.
Berrian throws a lazy head kick
and War counters with a nice body kick.
Berrian throws a lazy head kick
and War counters with a straight right hand.
Berrian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
War blocks a low kick nicely.
War tries to clinch but Berrian is having none of it.
Forever War has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War chopping away at his opponent's legs.
War throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berrian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt War.
War moves out of range of the body kick from Berrian.
Nice uppercut there from War.
War takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
War throws a leg kick
and Berrian counters with a big head kick but War shrugs it off.
Berrian misses with a kick to the body
letting War counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Berrian
and War counters with a left to the body.
Berrian thows a leg kick but War checks it
and War counters with a right hand to the body.
War takes a swing at Berrian's ribcage but misses.
Berrian throws a wild body kick that War sees coming a mile off.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Berrian's shoulder, as Berrian tries to avoid the shot.
War waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berrian.
War tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berrian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berrian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berrian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Berrian tries to land a body kick
and War counters with a nice body shot.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
Berrian lands a head kick!
Berrian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berrian.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
Berrian throws a body kick the misses
and War holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Berrian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
War lands a body shot.
War throws the kick towards the body but Berrian avoids it.
War tries to clinch there but Berrian circles away.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses
and War makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berrian throws a nice head kick!
Berrian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berrian checks the leg kick.
War forces Berrian back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berrian misses with a body punch.
War lands a left hand.
Berrian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berrian throws a front kick aimed at War's knee but War avoids it well.
Berrian feints and then cracks War's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow War down.
War moves into the clinch.
Dingle Berrian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berrian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berrian pushes War away with a front kick.
War tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berrian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
War is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Berrian tries to land a body kick
and Berrian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berrian throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Berrian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berrian throws a front kick that sends War stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
War lands with a thumping leg kick.
War tried to score with a low kick but Berrian checks it.
Berrian throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forever War comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berrian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingle Berrian!
Dingle Berrian retains his welterweight title!
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