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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdet Berisha is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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299 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fat Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valdet Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joey.
Berisha wants to counter the offense by Joey and move into the clinch position.
Joey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Berisha is trying to improve his position.
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berisha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joey goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berisha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joey's guard! Nice work there by Berisha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joey 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey has his foot on Berisha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berisha works his way back into a safe position though.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey looking for subs off his back but Berisha has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berisha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berisha controlling from mount.
Berisha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joey can't escape the position.
Berisha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joey wants to control but Berisha is having none of it.
Joey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berisha looking to control but Joey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
Berisha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joey is desperately trying to improve his position but Berisha has a good base and remains in mount.
Joey is squirming around, avoiding Berisha's attempts to control the action.
Berisha prevents Joey from getting the reversal.
Berisha controlling the position easily from mount.
Joey is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berisha wants to control the pace but Joey is squirming around nicely.
Joey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berisha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joey working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berisha controlling from the full mount.
Joey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valdet Berisha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joey is looking for a kimura but Berisha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joey to get the leverage.
Berisha trying to control from the bottom.
Berisha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berisha sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joey's back!
Joey tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha doesn't have the hooks in and Joey manages to turn into his guard.
Berisha looking for a sweep. Not yet Berisha, not yet.
Berisha pulls Joey in close to prevent any damage.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey is really struggling to control Berisha but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Joey looking to pass the guard.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Berisha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha working a defensive guard here.
Berisha seems keen to control Joey's posture.
Valdet Berisha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berisha is keeping the position for now.
Berisha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berisha is looking to stand up but Joey isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey stopping the sweep attempt from Berisha.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berisha stuffs the takedown attempt from Joey. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
Berisha tries to counter with a clinch but Joey shakes him off and moves away.
Berisha stuffs the takedown attempt from Joey. Joey gets slowly back to his feet.
Berisha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berisha tries to clinch there but Joey circles away.
Joey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berisha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joey misses with a takedown attempt
and Berisha counters by clinching up.
Berisha has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Berisha controlling well, preventing Joey from escaping the position.
Berisha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berisha struggling to keep hold of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Berisha looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joey is in bad spot here.
Joey breaks Berisha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Berisha working a defensive guard but Joey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berisha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berisha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valdet Berisha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berisha tries to avoid it but Joey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berisha to the ground. Berisha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berisha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Berisha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fat Joey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berisha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joey on his heels. He'll look to pass Joey's guard now, I'm sure.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Berisha stays in close to Joey's body and controls the position.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Joey's legs - danger averted.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey is looking for a triangle but Berisha pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berisha pushes down on Joey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joey wants to control but Berisha is keeping busy.
Joey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berisha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berisha postures up.
Berisha controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
Joey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berisha defends it easily.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Joey working for a triangle but Berisha defends it easily.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berisha is aware though and is defending well.
Berisha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Joey's guard.
Joey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berisha trying to control but Joey is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berisha tries to avoid it but Joey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berisha to the ground. Berisha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berisha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joey.
Valdet Berisha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berisha or perhaps it was just good defense by Joey, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joey shoots in for a takedown but Berisha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berisha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berisha looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Joey keeps moving.
Berisha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berisha content to stall in guard here.
Fat Joey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdet Berisha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joey looking for a guillotine here but Berisha defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valdet Berisha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berisha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdet Berisha!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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