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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Van Der Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renaldo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Berg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Moi Misi. Renaldo Guerra will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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185 cm
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrone Van Der Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renaldo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Der Berg connects with a nice short shot to Guerra's temple.
Guerra gets full guard.
Van Der Berg trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
Guerra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Der Berg works over Guerra with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Berg postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Berg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guerra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerra wants it to stay on the feet.
Guerra unleashes a big counter combination but Van Der Berg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guerra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Berg on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Berg's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Der Berg pushes Guerra off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tyrone Van Der Berg has been cut.
Van Der Berg moves into the clinch.
Guerra stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Berg.
Guerra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Berg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Der Berg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guerra to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Van Der Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guerra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Berg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guerra pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Guerra does no damage.
Guerra throws a body punch but Van Der Berg moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Guerra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Berg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guerra wants to control but Van Der Berg is keeping him busy.
Van Der Berg is looking to reverse the position.
Van Der Berg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guerra on the ground.
Van Der Berg is not content to let Guerra control the position.
Guerra stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guerra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Guerra misses
so Van Der Berg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guerra wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Berg. No joy for Guerra on that attempt.
Guerra looks winded!
Guerra looks to land a combination but Van Der Berg avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Berg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Der Berg showed some decent athleticism there.
Guerra has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Van Der Berg is on him like a limpet, forcing Guerra back against the cage.
Guerra is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Berg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guerra down to the mat. Guerra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Berg misses with a takedown attempt - Guerra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerra has closed the distance and engaged Van Der Berg in a clinch.
Guerra pulls guard.
Van Der Berg trying to control but Guerra is working from the bottom.
Guerra trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Berg is proving a slippery customer.
Van Der Berg advances to half guard.
Guerra is trying to stand back up but Van Der Berg is controlling him
Van Der Berg winds up and cracks Guerra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renaldo Guerra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Van Der Berg'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.
Guerra shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Berg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guerra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Berg feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Van Der Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra is looking to clinch but Van Der Berg is avoiding it.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Berg is looking to counter the offense by Guerra and move into the clinch.
Van Der Berg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guerra's half guard.
Van Der Berg is looking for a kimura but Guerra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Der Berg to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra wants to get back to full guard.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Van Der Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Guerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Berg pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Berg wants to take a breather but Guerra is having none of it.
Van Der Berg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guerra sees it coming and defends easily.
Van Der Berg is thwarting Guerra's attempts to control the position.
Guerra is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Der Berg.
Van Der Berg seems to be looking for submissions.
Guerra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerra tries to kick Van Der Berg off but Van Der Berg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Der Berg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Der Berg seems to be working for a kimura but Guerra defends the submission attempt.
Guerra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guerra.
Van Der Berg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guerra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Der Berg has Guerra in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra gets to his feet. Van Der Berg looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guerra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Der Berg quickly recovers to half guard.
Renaldo Guerra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerra trying to control the pace.
Guerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Berg keeps working.
We've been informed that Guerra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Berg is looking to get back to full guard here but Guerra has managed to pass to side control instead.
Van Der Berg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guerra's best efforts.
Guerra is keen to just control but Van Der Berg is a slippery customer.
Van Der Berg trying to control here.
Guerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Berg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guerra.
Guerra trying to control the action but Van Der Berg is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renaldo Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Van Der Berg's cut.
That's time! Van Der Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Guerra throws a leg kick
and Van Der Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Guerra's guard.
Van Der Berg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Der Berg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerra defends it well.
Van Der Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guerra manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Guerra.
Van Der Berg slaps away a takedown attempt from Guerra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Berg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guerra with a hook.
Guerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Berg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Berg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guerra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Der Berg is working for a submission of some sort.
Guerra is not content to let Van Der Berg control the position.
Guerra wants to get back to full guard.
Guerra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is staying active underneath Van Der Berg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Berg stops Guerra from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Berg is trying to work for a kimura but Guerra is defending well.
Van Der Berg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guerra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Der Berg is trying to work for a kimura but Guerra is defending well.
Van Der Berg is keen to just control but Guerra is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Guerra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Der Berg is looking to reverse the position.
Guerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Berg keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Berg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Berg trying to control but Guerra flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Guerra is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Van Der Berg with him. Van Der Berg is trying to defend but Guerra has an arm under the chin now! Van Der Berg grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renaldo Guerra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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