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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cadman has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Berhardt counters by moving into the clinch.
Cadman is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Cadman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berhardt (0) vs (2) Cadman
Cadman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Berhardt is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
Berhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.#T2#
Berhardt is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt pulls Cadman in to control the position.
Cadman tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Berhardt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cadman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Berhardt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Cadman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cadman controls the pace.
Berhardt trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Berhardt being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Cadman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cadman is still trying to improve position.
Cadman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Cadman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Berhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cadman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Cadman tries to pass. #T10#
Cadman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Berhardt is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Berhardt is pulling down on Cadman 's head to control his posture.
Cadman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12##T13#
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Cadman stays in close to Berhardt's body and controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T14#
Cadman pushing down on Berhardt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cadman is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 2 to 0.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Berhardt tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hohenthal decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Hohenthal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal trying to control the position here.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hohenthal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berhardt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (3) vs (0) Hohenthal
Hohenthal struggling a bit here.#T2#
Berhardt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Berhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal wants to control but Berhardt postures up.#T3#
Hohenthal is looking to reverse the position.
Berhardt controls the position from side control.#T4#
Hohenthal regains half guard.
Hohenthal wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Berhardt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt wants to pass to mount but Hohenthal is defending the position.
Hohenthal is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt is taking a breather. Hohenthal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T6#
Hohenthal is controlling Berhardt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
Berhardt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Hohenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Berhardt has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (6) vs (0) Hohenthal
Berhardt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal tries to reverse the position but Berhardt maintains control.
Berhardt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hohenthal tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Berhardt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hohenthal is trying to escape the mount.
Berhardt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hohenthal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Berhardt (9) vs (0) Hohenthal
Hohenthal tries to break free.
#T10#
Berhardt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as Hohenthal tries to break free.
Berhardt has good solid back control here. #T11#
Hohenthal is really stuck here.
#T12#
Berhardt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hohenthal's body.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Berhardt just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Berhardt controlling from the back.
Berhardt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hohenthal trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
What can Hohenthal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Berhardt avoiding Hohenthal 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohenthal tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berhardt takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Berhardt slips a jab and a cross from Berkeley.
#KD2#
Berkeley drops Berhardt with a left and a right! Oh, Berhardt is hurt - Berkeley dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt regains half guard.
Oh Berhardt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkeley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Berhardt works to full guard.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.#ES#
Berhardt pushes Berkeley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice body punch from Berhardt.
Berkeley misses with a double jab.
Berkeley throws a series of punches but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berkeley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Berkeley throws a series of punches but Berhardt avoids them all with ease.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Berkeley's belly button to the back.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berhardt lands with a good body shot.
Berhardt throws a leg kick which misses Berkeley's front leg but catches the back leg as Berkeley tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Berkeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berkeley throws a series of punches but Berhardt avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berhardt.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
Berhardt 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.
Berkeley throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
Berkeley misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berkeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berkeley looks winded!
Good shot there by Berhardt.
Berhardt connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Berkeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Berkeley's belly button to the back.
Berhardt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berkeley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berhardt dodges the punch combination from Berkeley.
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!
Berhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Berkeley misses.
Berhardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berhardt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berkeley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berhardt.
#T2#
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Berkeley 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.
Berhardt lands with a good body shot.
Berkeley throws a series of punches but Berhardt moves out of range.
And Berhardt counters with a quick kick to the body but Berkeley blocks it.
Berhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
Berkeley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Berhardt tenderised Berkeley's leg. Berkeley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berhardt lands with a shot to the body.
Berkeley misses with a right hand
and Berhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berkeley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Berhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Berhardt.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berkeley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berhardt with a hook.
Berhardt lands the left hand.#ROC#
Berkeley is rocked!
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Berkeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Berhardt finish him?
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berkeley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt is looking to wear down Berkeley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Berkeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Berhardt thuds his right hand into Berkeley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berhardt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Berhardt lands a head kick. Berkeley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berhardt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berhardt scores with a nice strike.
Berhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
Berhardt gets in close and tags Berkeley with a short punch that almost sends Berkeley to the mat! Oh Berkeley is in big trouble! He turns his back on Berhardt, trying to create some distance but Berhardt rushes him, striking wildly and Berkeley goes down! The referee tackles Berhardt into the cage to end the fight! Berhardt is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winslow Berhardt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Winslow Berhardt made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 944 p4p, 107 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mata lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berhardt (0) vs (2) Mata
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now.
Mata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berhardt is looking for a triangle but Mata pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt seems keen to control Mata's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Mata is pushing down on Berhardt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berhardt is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Berhardt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Mata prevents Berhardt from improving his position.
Berhardt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mata's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berhardt (4) vs (2) Mata
Mata can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
Berhardt looking for the choke from the back.
Mata trying to control the hands but Berhardt breaks the grip.
Berhardt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berhardt has the hooks in. Mata is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mata prevents Berhardt from getting a body triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Berhardt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berhardt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (4) vs (4) Mata
Mata content to stall in guard here.
Mata wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata passes into half guard.
Berhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Berhardt won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Berhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (6) vs (4) Mata
Berhardt won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
Mata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Berhardt uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (9) vs (4) Mata
Mata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (9) vs (6) Mata
Mata is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (9) vs (9) Mata
Berhardt is letting Mata control him for a moment.
Mata trying to control the action but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berhardt trying to control from the bottom.
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Mata is just content to waste time from the top position. Berhardt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Mata postures up.
Mata trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Mata passes Berhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata is trying to control. Berhardt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Berhardt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mata looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (11) vs (9) Mata
Mata 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt postures up.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is still trying to improve position.
Mata is adopting a defensive guard.
Mata wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
Mata 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.
Berhardt trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Well,Berhardt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (11) vs (11) Mata
Berhardt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mata pushes down on Berhardt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mata works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (11) vs (14) Mata
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berhardt prevents Mata from moving into mount.
Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berhardt tries to bench press Mata off him but Mata keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata wins on points by 14 to 11.
A very excited looking Dado Mata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2776 p4p, 299 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2263 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Berhardt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St Pierre (0) vs (2) Berhardt
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre gets full guard.
St Pierre is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berhardt defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Berhardt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berhardt tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (5) Berhardt
Berhardt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
St Pierre tries to improve his position but instead Berhardt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (0) vs (8) Berhardt
St Pierre wants to escape the position.
St Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berhardt is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. St Pierre is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (0) vs (11) Berhardt
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
Berhardt is not going to allow St Pierre to sit and survive in this position.
St Pierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berhardt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Berhardt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Berhardt is hanging on to St Pierre's back as he tries to escape.
Will Berhardt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is looking for the choke from the back position but St Pierre is controlling his hands well.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as St Pierre tries to break free.
Berhardt working for a choke but St Pierre is defending well.
Berhardt looking to hold on to the position here but St Pierre rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berhardt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St Pierre. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (14) Berhardt
St Pierre trying to control but Berhardt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (0) vs (17) Berhardt
St Pierre tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt doesn't have the hooks in and St Pierre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (2) vs (17) Berhardt
St Pierre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berhardt's guard.
St Pierre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt trying to control here.
St Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
St Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is working for a kimura but Berhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berhardt defends it well.
St Pierre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St Pierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berhardt is refusing to be controlled, as St Pierre sits in half guard.
St Pierre prevents Berhardt from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt trying to control from the bottom.
St Pierre is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
St Pierre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berhardt! Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (17) Berhardt
St Pierre looking to take Berhardt's back but Berhardt rolls and after a scramble, Berhardt ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Berhardt to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (5) vs (19) Berhardt
Berhardt got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berhardt has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Berhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berhardt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Berhardt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (5) vs (22) Berhardt
St Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre is controlling an arm, preventing Berhardt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Berhardt wins on points by 22 to 5.
Winslow Berhardt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Dyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Dyson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berhardt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dyson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Berhardt manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Berhardt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Berhardt trying to control the pace. #T1#
Dyson pushes Berhardt off but Berhardt dives into side control.
Berhardt moves into full mount!
Dyson is just holding on here. Berhardt manages to take his back.
Berhardt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dyson's body.
Dyson can't escape the position.
Dyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berhardt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Berhardt is looking to control Dyson but Dyson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Dyson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Berhardt has managed to slip his arm under Dyson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dyson is tapping out! Submission win for Berhardt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winslow Berhardt!
After the big win, Winslow Berhardt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2049 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 853 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakhbulatov has chosen Sabina Saidova - Dagestan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rustam Shakhbulatov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but Shakhbulatov gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
Shakhbulatov with the counter takedown but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt has Shakhbulatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt is pressed up against the cage. Shakhbulatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berhardt down to the mat. Berhardt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berhardt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shakhbulatov tries to clinch up but Berhardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Berhardt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shakhbulatov manages to circle out of the way.
Berhardt fails with the takedown
and Shakhbulatov counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Berhardt (0) vs (4) Shakhbulatov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakhbulatov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shakhbulatov is looking to take a break and control but Berhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt tries to improve position but can't.
Shakhbulatov taking a break here but Berhardt is having none of it and regains half guard.
Berhardt is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Shakhbulatov seems content to control.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berhardt is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov controlling the pace.
Shakhbulatov wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shakhbulatov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (0) vs (7) Shakhbulatov
Shakhbulatov controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position but Shakhbulatov isn't that keen on the idea.
Shakhbulatov wants to control the pace but Berhardt is squirming around nicely.
Shakhbulatov controlling from the full mount.
Berhardt is looking to get to half guard.
Shakhbulatov controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov looking for a guillotine from mount but Berhardt is having none of it.
Shakhbulatov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is trying desperately to improve position.
Berhardt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shakhbulatov trying to control from half guard but Berhardt is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt moves into full guard.
Shakhbulatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shakhbulatov wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Berhardt trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Shakhbulatov tries to pass.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Shakhbulatov from controlling successfully.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakhbulatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berhardt (2) vs (7) Shakhbulatov
Berhardt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shakhbulatov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Berhardt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shakhbulatov pulls down on the head and he's put Berhardt to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rustam Shakhbulatov!
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2039 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Kavanagh (ranked 170 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Winslow Berhardt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brody Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kavanagh gets a double leg takedown into Berhardt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berhardt (0) vs (2) Kavanagh
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kavanagh is one step ahead there.
Kavanagh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavanagh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Kavanagh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kavanagh wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Berhardt is trying to keep Kavanagh in close.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Kavanagh tries to pass.
Kavanagh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kavanagh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kavanagh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kavanagh is one step ahead there.
Berhardt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kavanagh has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (0) vs (5) Kavanagh
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away.
Berhardt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berhardt prevents Kavanagh from moving into mount.
Kavanagh trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kavanagh controlling from side mount.
Kavanagh trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away.
Berhardt stops Kavanagh from passing to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt tries to bench press Kavanagh off him but Kavanagh keeps the position.
Kavanagh just content to control the position.
Berhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berhardt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kavanagh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt tries to get to full guard but Kavanagh has control of the leg.
Berhardt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kavanagh has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Berhardt (0) vs (8) Kavanagh
Kavanagh tries to control but Berhardt wriggling away.
Kavanagh controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berhardt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kavanagh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Berhardt has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Kavanagh is in a lot of trouble! Berhardt is straining to finish and he's done it! Kavanagh taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winslow Berhardt!
After the big win, Winslow Berhardt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Berhardt.
Berhardt catches Huia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huia tries for a takedown but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berhardt swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Huia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Berhardt!
Huia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt struggling a bit here.
Berhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berhardt defending against the ground and pound.
Huia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away. #SUB2#
Huia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berhardt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Huia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Berhardt is trying to reverse the position but instead Huia has taken his back - oops!
I really don't envy Berhardt right now.
Berhardt covering up well and avoiding damage.
Berhardt tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Berhardt fending off the submission attempt from Huia. #SUB2#
Berhardt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Huia's arms.
Huia missing with strikes. #T2#
Berhardt is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Huia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Berhardt is defending well though. Huia let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Berhardt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Huia looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Berhardt showing good submission defense here.
Huia trying to control.
Huia missing with strikes. #T3#
Berhardt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Huia's guard. Nice work there by Berhardt.
Huia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Huia is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huia to get the leverage.
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Huia is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huia to get the leverage.
Berhardt manages to get to full guard.
Berhardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huia manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Huia controls Berhardt momentarily but Berhardt frees himself. #T4#
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Berhardt taking some punishment here, with Huia in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Huia is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Huia.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Huia is thwarting Berhardt's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Huia goes for a double leg but Berhardt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berhardt continues to drive forward.
Berhardt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Huia with the counter takedown but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Huia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Huia rushes Berhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Huia goes for a takedown attempt but Berhardt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berhardt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winslow Berhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huia tries for a takedown but Berhardt circles away easily
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt lands the left hand.
Huia shoots in but Berhardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Huia throws a counter combo.
Huia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berhardt 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.
#CL2#
Berhardt tries to keep at a distance but Huia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berhardt prevents it.
Huia looking for a takedown.
Huia is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huia down to the mat. Huia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Huia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Huia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Huia shoots in and gets a takedown into Berhardt's guard.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huia passes into side control.
Berhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huia off and has taken his back!
Huia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Berhardt has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Huia has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huia is in bad spot here.
Huia staying busy and making it hard for Berhardt to control.
Huia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berhardt prevents Huia from getting the reversal.
Huia tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huia is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Berhardt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and Huia is in trouble!
Huia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berhardt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huia is in a horrible position here. Berhardt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berhardt wants to control the pace but Huia is squirming around nicely.
Huia holds of for dear life.
Huia is looking to improve his position but Berhardt isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Berhardt working Huia over with strikes here.
Huia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berhardt trying to control but Huia is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Huia actively working from the bottom here.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huia keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Huia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Huia ducks under and follows up with a left that Huia also avoids with ease.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Berhardt as Huia shoots in.
Berhardt tries to score with a low kick but Huia moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Huia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Huia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huia has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Huia drops back looking for a leg! Berhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berhardt manages to kick Huia off! Huia jumps back into Berhardt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berhardt has an active guard here but Huia has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Huia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Huia seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is looking to control Huia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
Berhardt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huia defends well.#SUB#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huia defends it easily.#SUB2#
Huia drops back looking for a leg! Berhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berhardt manages to kick Huia off! Huia jumps back into Berhardt's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huia's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Huia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiremu Huia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berhardt stands up over Huia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Huia is retaining full guard.
Huia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Berhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Berhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Berhardt is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Huia rolls with it to try and escape but Berhardt cranks on the arm and Huia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Kingkong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berhardt counters with a three punch combo that has Kingkong backing up. Kingkong nods at Berhardt to acknowledge the strikes.
Kingkong misses with a body kick.
Berhardt staying out of range there.
Berhardt lands with a straight right. Kingkong didn't see that one coming.
Kingkong throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kingkong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berhardt dodges the punch combination from Kingkong.
#TD2#
Berhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kingkong on his heels. He'll look to pass Kingkong's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kingkong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kingkong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berhardt controls the pace.
Kingkong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berhardt on the ground.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingkong misses with a combination
and Kingkong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Berhardt.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Kingkong throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Berhardt throws a series of strikes that have Kingkong backpedaling.
#TD2#
Berhardt scores with a takedown into Kingkong's guard.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingkong is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kingkong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berhardt postures up.
#T3#
Kingkong keeping full guard, as Berhardt tries to pass.
Kingkong wants to control the position but Berhardt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Berhardt wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingkong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt controlling the action here.
Kingkong is staying active underneath Berhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Berhardt.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kingkong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt. #SUB2#
Berhardt is trying for a kimura here. Kingkong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Berhardt wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winslow Berhardt!
After the big win, Winslow Berhardt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pit Bull Development and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Stick Kingkong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!!!'.
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Event:
ADWGC Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5874 p4p, 546 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2765 p4p, 339 weight class). Diallo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Africa soukouss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diallo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berhardt but Berhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berhardt clinches with his opponent.
Berhardt tightens his grip and picks Diallo up, before dumping him to the ground. Diallo manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Berhardt
Diallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diallo is trying to control the position but Berhardt postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diallo is keeping the position for now.
Diallo trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Diallo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diallo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berhardt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diallo. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Berhardt
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo regains half guard.
Berhardt is working for a submission of some sort.
Diallo is defending against the submission attempts here by Berhardt.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Diallo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (8) Berhardt
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diallo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo wants to hold on but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diallo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diallo tries to hold on but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt working for a guillotine from mount but Diallo is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo regains half guard.
Berhardt is thwarting Diallo's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to sweep but Berhardt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (11) Berhardt
Diallo is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
You can see the frustration on Diallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Diallo tries to control but Berhardt manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (14) Berhardt
Diallo turns into Berhardt and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (14) Berhardt
Diallo postures up.
Diallo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berhardt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berhardt has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (16) Berhardt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt trying to control but Diallo is working from the bottom.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diallo 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.
Berhardt passes Diallo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berhardt pulls his head out easily.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Diallo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berhardt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diallo has locked up a guillotine! Diallo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berhardt is holding on here and Diallo must be using up a lot of energy. Berhardt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diallo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Youssoufa Diallo!
Youssoufa Diallo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2795 p4p, 319 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2515 p4p, 284 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berhardt gets a clinch.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
Berhardt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Berhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Berhardt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Berhardt has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2294 p4p, 262 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2425 p4p, 275 weight class). Ribbler comes into the arena with Bad Religion - Infected blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribbler moves into range and clinches up with Berhardt.
Berhardt jumps guard.
Berhardt has his foot on Ribbler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribbler works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribbler stands and throws Berhardt's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (3) vs (0) Berhardt
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom here.
Berhardt is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Berhardt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ribbler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Berhardt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ribbler lets go of the hold and Berhardt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
And Sheehy counters with a quick kick to the body but Berhardt blocks it.
Sheehy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Sheehy.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berhardt throws a leg kick but Sheehy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sheehy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheehy misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt throws a shot from downtown. Sheehy moves away and avoids it.
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sheehy.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Sheehy misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Sheehy.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Sheehy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehy throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.#TD2#
Berhardt feints and as Sheehy raises his hands in defense, Berhardt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Berhardt trying to control but Sheehy is working from the bottom.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheehy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sheehy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Sheehy is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sheehy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Sheehy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sheehy looking for a guillotine here but Berhardt defends easily.
#T2#
Berhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheehy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheehy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheehy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt working some strikes from top position.
Berhardt with a nice head shot there.
Berhardt scoring with some ground and pound.
Berhardt is in close to Sheehy's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Sheehy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Berhardt is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sheehy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Berhardt is looking to defend but Sheehy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Berhardt! Sheehy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Berhardt taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ethan Sheehy!
Our winner, Ethan Sheehy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
EFC Cobb vs Turturro
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanak in his tracks.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanak throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Hanak.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanak.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt misses with a wild combination.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Berhardt with that takedown attempt.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Hanak thinks about countering with a body kick.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak throws a good cross that connects.
Hanak looks for the body kick but Berhardt saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Hanak.
Nice straight punches there by Berhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berhardt.#T1#
Hanak stalks Berhardt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berhardt's face. Berhardt staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanak.
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Berhardt misses with a head kick.
Hanak throws a push kick but Berhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Hanak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Berhardt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Berhardt.
Berhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanak misses with a straight right.
Hanak slips under a jab from Berhardt.#T2#
Hanak staying out of range there.
Berhardt throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanak misses the target.
Berhardt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanak's hands.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Hanak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanak.
Hanak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berhardt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid body kick from Hanak.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Berhardt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berhardt lands an overhand right.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Hanak misses with a hook.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt throws out a counter right but Hanak avoids it with no problem.
Hanak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berhardt's head.
Decent striking displayed by Hanak there.#T3#
Berhardt connects with the punch.
A jab from Hanak misses.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berhardt throws a hook but Hanak blocks it.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanak walks into a stiff left hand from Berhardt.
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!
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Hanak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Hanak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Hanak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Hanak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berhardt connects with a right hand. Hanak shakes it off.
Berhardt swinging wildly here.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt lands with a hook. Hanak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanak.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Hanak.
Berhardt checks a low kick from Hanak.
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hanak tries to clinch but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt misses with a wild combination.
Hanak misses with a body punch
and Berhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Berhardt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanak throws a push kick but Berhardt slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Hanak lands.
Hanak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanak wants to clinch.
Berhardt unleashes a big counter combination but Hanak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Hanak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Berhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berhardt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Hanak does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanak.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Hanak's head back.
Berhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berhardt tries to bum rush Hanak with a series of wild strikes but Hanak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Hanak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanak wants to clinch.#T2#
Hanak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Berhardt to score with a decent uppercut.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Hanak throws a head kick but Berhardt moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanak, right into the meat.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Berhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanak walks into a jab.
Hanak shoots for a double leg takedown but Berhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Hanak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hanak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanak in his tracks.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanak misses with a body shot.
Berhardt feints the counter takedown.
Hanak scores with a shot to the body.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Berhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak misses with a looping left.
Hanak lands a head kick. Berhardt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Hanak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Hanak moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berhardt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berhardt.
Berhardt takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Hanak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Berhardt manages to circle out of the way.
Hanak throws a head kick but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
Hanak punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanak misses with a body punch
and Berhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanak is looking to wear down Berhardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Berhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Hanak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hanak lands a nice looking body kick.
Hanak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Berhardt misses the jab.
Hanak throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt connects with a jab.
Hanak connects with a nice looking jab.
Berhardt tests Hanak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Berhardt swinging wildly here.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Hanak.
Berhardt throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Hanak off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak drops his hands momentarily and Berhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berhardt checks a low kick from Hanak.#CL#
Hanak rushes Berhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Hanak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Berhardt tries for a takedown but Hanak manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Berhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berhardt tries to circle away but Hanak has him pinned against the cage.
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak digs a right hand underneath Berhardt's ribcage. Berhardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berhardt tries to pull guard but Hanak won't allow it.
Berhardt is working for takedown but Hanak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lukas Hanak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Hanak tries a body shot but Berhardt blocks it.
#TD2#
Berhardt has clasped his hands together around Hanak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Berhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanak sneaks back into half guard.
Hanak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Hanak wants to get back to full guard.
Hanak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanak, not yet. #T2#
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanak is keeping the position for now.
Hanak keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Berhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanak has wrist control.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Hanak keeps moving.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
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!
Hanak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanak wants to take a breather but Berhardt is having none of it. #T3#
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hanak is pressing down on Berhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berhardt is holding on for now.
Berhardt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lukas Hanak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanak pulls his head out easily.
Berhardt is looking to control Hanak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanak is trying to control the action in half guard but Berhardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanak trying to control from half guard but Berhardt is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Hanak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berhardt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanak preventing the sweep.
Hanak is in close to Berhardt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hanak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanak trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanak looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Berhardt trying to control but Hanak is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukas Hanak.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Winslow Berhardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Winslow Berhardt thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt lands a nice hook to Teodor's body. Teodor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Berhardt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Berhardt throws the left hand but Teodor avoids the punch easily.
Teodor lands an overhand right.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teodor defends it nicely.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodor fails to land with a series of punches.
Berhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teodor.
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Berhardt avoids it.
Berhardt takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Teodor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teodor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses.
Teodor takes one on the button.#T1#
Berhardt swinging wildly here.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teodor throws a poor cross that misses
letting Berhardt counter with a right hand.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teodor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berhardt lands with an uppercut that bounces Teodor off the cage and back into range.
Berhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Teodor. No joy for Berhardt on that attempt.
Teodor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
It looked like Teodor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Teodor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teodor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teodor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berhardt's head.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teodor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teodor throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Berhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berhardt looks to land a right hand but Teodor moved out of range.
Teodor avoids the head kick by Berhardt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Teodor.
Berhardt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berhardt connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teodor throws a lazy body kick
and Berhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Teodor lands.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Teodor ducks down to avoid it.
Teodor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berhardt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A nice combination there by Berhardt.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berhardt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Atanase Teodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Teodor throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt misses with a leg kick
and Teodor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Berhardt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teodor thuds his shin into the meat of Berhardt's side.
Teodor scores with a nice right hand.
#KD#
Teodor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Berhardt sprawling to the canvas! Berhardt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Teodor finish him?!
#ROC#
Berhardt is rocked!
Teodor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teodor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Teodor finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Teodor! Berhardt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor!
Atanase Teodor retains his lightweight title!
Atanase Teodor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Showdown in The Downtown #3
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Berhardt checks a low kick from Cole.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cole.
Cole tries to score with a low kick but Berhardt moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Berhardt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Berhardt looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Cole throws a counter high kick but Berhardt was just alert enough to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berhardt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
My spies in Lombard MMA inform me that Berhardt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berhardt is stalling here. Cole is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berhardt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cole has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Berhardt is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Berhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berhardt is looking for a sweep.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
Cole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cole taking a breather here.
Berhardt wants to control but Cole postures up.
Cole has control of an arm but Berhardt manages to advance to Cole's back!#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Cole looking very determined here, making life difficult for Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with an elbow to the head.
Cole has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt is punishing Cole with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Berhardt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berhardt lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Berhardt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Berhardt is riding his opponent, not letting Cole buck him off. #SUB2#
Berhardt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Berhardt has the hooks in. Cole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cole is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Julius Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Berhardt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Berhardt is trying to stick to Cole's back but Cole is turning into Berhardt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berhardt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cole.#T4#
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berhardt looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Berhardt wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.
Berhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Cole misses with a low kick.
Berhardt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berhardt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Berhardt checks a leg kick.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole misses with a head kick.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole blocks a jab.
Berhardt checks a low kick from Cole.
Berhardt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Berhardt just manages to avoid it.
Berhardt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berhardt momentarily.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berhardt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.#T1#
Berhardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole lands with a hook. Berhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cole is looking to clinch but Berhardt is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berhardt throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Berhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cole tries to clinch up
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
Cole half committed to a counter leg kick.
Berhardt connects with the punch.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole is looking to wear down Berhardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Berhardt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Cole kicks off Berhardt and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Nice jab there from Cole.
Cole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Cole is predictable there
and Berhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Berhardt blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
Cole throws a head kick that Berhardt semi-blocks.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cole scores with a nice body kick.
Cole throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Berhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Cole slips under a jab.
Cole tries to move into range but Berhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Berhardt down.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berhardt.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Berhardt.
Berhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Berhardt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Berhardt lands a couple of digs.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Berhardt trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berhardt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cole forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole misses with a low kick.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Cole feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Cole takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Cole throws a leg kick which misses Berhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Berhardt tries to avoid it.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berhardt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Berhardt keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cole.#T1#
Berhardt clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berhardt scores with the left hand. Cole knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole throws a leg kick but Berhardt checks it.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
Cole connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt slips a jab from Cole.
Berhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Cole.
As Cole backs off Berhardt throws a huge counter combo but Cole manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
Berhardt is standing up over Cole. Cole looks to escape but Berhardt dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Berhardt trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Berhardt slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Berhardt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cole regains half guard.
Berhardt throwing shots but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berhardt.
Berhardt is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berhardt to get the leverage.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Berhardt sits in half guard.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Berhardt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berhardt content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rico Cole.
I think Cole 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winslow Berhardt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Winslow Berhardt waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AFC #19
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shamkhalaev is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Shamkhalaev controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamkhalaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berhardt wants to pass to mount but Shamkhalaev is defending the position.
Berhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Shamkhalaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shamkhalaev controls Berhardt momentarily but Berhardt frees himself.
Berhardt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shamkhalaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berhardt cracks Shamkhalaev with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt connects with a couple of short punches.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Shamkhalaev blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamkhalaev looking to control.
Berhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamkhalaev has wrist control.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamkhalaev feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Berhardt thuds a left hand into Shamkhalaev's body.
Shamkhalaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Shamkhalaev digs a good body shot into Berhardt's ribs.
Shamkhalaev moves forwards but Berhardt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berhardt lands a really nice looking cross but Shamkhalaev seems unphased.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamkhalaev with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!#TD#
Berhardt shoots in and gets a takedown into Shamkhalaev's guard.
Shamkhalaev is controlling Berhardt's posture.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shamkhalaev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt working a defensive guard but Shamkhalaev passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berhardt wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Berhardt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamkhalaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shamkhalaev wants to stand but Berhardt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berhardt trying to keep a closed guard but Shamkhalaev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shamkhalaev passes into side control.
Berhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shamkhalaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Berhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Shamkhalaev misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Berhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Shamkhalaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamkhalaev thows a leg kick but Berhardt checks it
and Berhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Shamkhalaev misses.
Berhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Berhardt.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Shamkhalaev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamkhalaev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamkhalaev misses with a wild body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev's coach down at Team Croatia was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shamkhalaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and Berhardt counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Berhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berhardt throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Berhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berhardt slips under a jab from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
A cross from Shamkhalaev lands.
Berhardt lands the left hand.
Shamkhalaev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Berhardt shoots in and drives through. Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shamkhalaev enables Berhardt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shamkhalaev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shamkhalaev is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
Berhardt trying to control but Shamkhalaev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berhardt landing with the ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berhardt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Shamkhalaev postures up.
Shamkhalaev wants to get up but he can't break Berhardt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
Berhardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamkhalaev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Berhardt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Berhardt trying to control but Shamkhalaev is working from the bottom.
Shamkhalaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt throws a strike but Shamkhalaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Berhardt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shamkhalaev has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Shamkhalaev prevents Berhardt from improving his position.
Berhardt trying to control here.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamkhalaev tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Shamkhalaev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice body kick from Shamkhalaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamkhalaev is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Shamkhalaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Berhardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamkhalaev is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Shamkhalaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamkhalaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Berhardt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt tests Shamkhalaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamkhalaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamkhalaev misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev lands with a hook. Berhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Shamkhalaev's shoulder, as Shamkhalaev tries to avoid the shot.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Berhardt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shamkhalaev to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Berhardt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shamkhalaev's guard.
Berhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Berhardt is fighting to break Shamkhalaev's control of his arms but Shamkhalaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shamkhalaev trying to control the position.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamkhalaev keeping full guard, as Berhardt tries to pass.
Shamkhalaev is pulling down on Berhardt's head. It's preventing any offense from Berhardt, at least for the moment.
Berhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berhardt trying to control but Shamkhalaev is working from the bottom.
Berhardt cracks Shamkhalaev with a solid left hand.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt stays in close to Shamkhalaev's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamkhalaev feints a jab promting Berhardt to slip. Shamkhalaev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berhardt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamkhalaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Shamkhalaev. No joy for Berhardt on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt walks into a straight right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamkhalaev, which made it look bad.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Berhardt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamkhalaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Berhardt throws a shot from downtown. Shamkhalaev moves away and avoids it.
Berhardt moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev. #TD#
Berhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shamkhalaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Shamkhalaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Berhardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berhardt preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Shamkhalaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berhardt content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Winslow Berhardt was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt tests Ray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stevie Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Ray misses with the head strike.
Berhardt gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berhardt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berhardt jumps guard but Ray stands there with Berhardt around his waist. Berhardt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ray throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Berhardt drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray wants to stand but Berhardt is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt looking to control.
#T1#
Berhardt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Berhardt working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Ray wants to stand but Berhardt has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ray defends it easily.#SUB2#
Berhardt working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Ray is sitting in close to Berhardt's body. Berhardt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ray is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ray is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Berhardt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Winslow Berhardt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Winslow Berhardt waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bailey throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berhardt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berhardt off to one side.
Berhardt fails with the takedown.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Berhardt.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick.
Bailey connects with a looping right hand.
Bailey misses with a left hand
letting Berhardt counter with a right hand.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Berhardt is just out of range.
Berhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Bailey steps away.
Crunch! Bailey slams his shin into Berhardt's torso.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
It looked like Bailey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Berhardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey finds it's way round the side to connect with Berhardt's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bailey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berhardt back to the cage. Bailey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Berhardt misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Berhardt swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Berhardt looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Berhardt drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berhardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
My spies in London 10th Planet MMA inform me that Berhardt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berhardt passes into half guard.
Berhardt passes to full mount! #T2#
Berhardt looking to control but Bailey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berhardt throws some wild stikes that Bailey manages to avoid easily.
Berhardt is landing with some decent strikes but Bailey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bailey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is trying desperately to improve position.
Bailey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Bailey is defending against the submission attempts here by Berhardt.
Berhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
Berhardt trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
Berhardt trying to control the pace.
Bailey pushes Berhardt off looking to stand but Berhardt dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Berhardt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bailey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bailey.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Berhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Berhardt scores with a jab. Bailey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Berhardt's ribs.#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
Bailey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.#T1#
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bailey is trying to stand up here but Berhardt is controlling him well.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berhardt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bailey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bailey wants to sweep but Berhardt has passed to side control!
Bailey dodges the ground and pound from Berhardt.#T2#
Bailey is looking for a sweep.
Berhardt misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Berhardt stalls from top position.
Bailey parries the strikes from Berhardt easily there. Berhardt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bailey to escape.
Berhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bailey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bailey prevents Berhardt from improving position.
Bailey is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Berhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berhardt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bailey defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bailey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berhardt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bailey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berhardt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as Berhardt sits in half guard. #T4#
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt. #SUB2#
Berhardt is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bailey wants to control but Berhardt is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Berhardt rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage.
Bailey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Berhardt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Berhardt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Berhardt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bailey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Berhardt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berhardt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berhardt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berhardt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bailey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bailey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berhardt throwing strikes here but Bailey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bailey is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Berhardt throwing strikes here but Bailey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Berhardt punching from mount but Bailey doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Berhardt is working for a guillotine from mount but Bailey frees his head quite easily.
Bailey is squirming around, avoiding Berhardt's attempts to control the action.
Berhardt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bailey hang on?
Berhardt avoids the attempt from Bailey to control.
Berhardt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Bailey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bailey is trying to stand.
Berhardt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berhardt throws some wild stikes that Bailey manages to avoid easily.
Bailey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berhardt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Berhardt punching from mount but Bailey doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Berhardt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berhardt content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bailey tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Joe Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berhardt controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Berhardt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berhardt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey is bucking up trying to escape but Berhardt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berhardt 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Winslow Berhardt made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well.
Berhardt with a nice cross.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter thuds his right hand into Berhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Multi Hunter stuffs the takedown attempt from Berhardt. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
The Multi Hunter lands with a good body shot.
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping right.
The Multi Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Multi Hunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Multi Hunter wants it to stay on the feet.
The Multi Hunter connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The Multi Hunter instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Multi Hunter lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
The Multi Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Still in the clinch, Berhardt scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Berhardt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berhardt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
The Multi Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Multi Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
The Multi Hunter wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Berhardt trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Multi Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Multi Hunter defends it easily.
The Multi Hunter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Multi Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Multi Hunter is really struggling to control Berhardt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Berhardt has an active guard here but The Multi Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
Berhardt wants to control but The Multi Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back.
The Multi Hunter is pressing down on Berhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berhardt is holding on for now. #SUB#
The Multi Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berhardt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Berhardt tries to get to full guard but The Multi Hunter has control of the leg. #SUB#
The Multi Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berhardt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berhardt trying to hold on to The Multi Hunter's head to control him but The Multi Hunter postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Multi Hunter prevents Berhardt from improving his position.
Berhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Multi Hunter slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berhardt tries to get to full guard but The Multi Hunter has control of the leg.
Berhardt is staying active underneath The Multi Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Multi Hunter pulls his head out easily.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but The Multi Hunter is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog The Multi Hunter dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but The Multi Hunter shows good takedown defense.
The Multi Hunter lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from The Multi Hunter misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from The Multi Hunter as Berhardt shoots in.
A jab from The Multi Hunter finds it's way through Berhardt's defenses.
The Multi Hunter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from The Multi Hunter misses its intended target.
Dog The Multi Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Berhardt misses its intended target.
The Multi Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
The Multi Hunter cracks Berhardt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Multi Hunter.#TD2#
Berhardt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Multi Hunter has control of Berhardt's left arm, preventing Berhardt from doing any damage. #SUB#
The Multi Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
The Multi Hunter looking to control.
#SUB#
The Multi Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Multi Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Berhardt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Multi Hunter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Multi Hunter is pushing down on Berhardt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berhardt is fighting to maintain full guard but The Multi Hunter has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Multi Hunter to get the leverage. #T2#
The Multi Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berhardt!
The Multi Hunter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Berhardt to take his back!
Berhardt tries to escape but The Multi Hunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
The Multi Hunter goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Berhardt escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Multi Hunter wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
The Multi Hunter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Berhardt wants to work for an arm triangle but The Multi Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
The Multi Hunter trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
#SUB#
The Multi Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Berhardt trying to mount his opponent but The Multi Hunter defends it.
The Multi Hunter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt prevents The Multi Hunter from improving his position.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berhardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Multi Hunter moves into full guard.
The Multi Hunter looking to control.
Berhardt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
The Multi Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt preventing the sweep.
Berhardt working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
The Multi Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Berhardt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berhardt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berhardt stands up over The Multi Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt tries for a takedown but The Multi Hunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The Multi Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berhardt has time to react.
Berhardt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Multi Hunter defends well and Berhardt ends up having to push The Multi Hunter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Multi Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Multi Hunter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Multi Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Berhardt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berhardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Multi Hunter.
Berhardt staying out of range there.
Berhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Berhardt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
The Multi Hunter misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. The Multi Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Multi Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berhardt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Multi Hunter connects with a body shot that sends Berhardt's belly button to the back.
The Multi Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Berhardt fails to land the takedown.
Dog The Multi Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
The Multi Hunter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a right hand that Berhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Berhardt also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Berhardt.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but Berhardt is having none of it.
The Multi Hunter backing away here, and Berhardt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from The Multi Hunter. No joy for Berhardt on that attempt.
Berhardt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Multi Hunter's waist but The Multi Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berhardt off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but The Multi Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
The Multi Hunter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Berhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Multi Hunter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Multi Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Berhardt counters with a left to the body.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Multi Hunter in his tracks.
Berhardt dives in for a single leg takedown but The Multi Hunter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab, jab by The Multi Hunter - just one landing.
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter slaps away a takedown attempt from Berhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
The Multi Hunter leaves Berhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Multi Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Berhardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berhardt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berhardt motions for The Multi Hunter to come forward. Berhardt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Multi Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berhardt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Multi Hunter swivels and escapes.#T4##CL#
The Multi Hunter instigates a clinch.
The Multi Hunter tries to work over Berhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from The Multi Hunter. #TD#
The Multi Hunter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berhardt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Berhardt is defending well though. The Multi Hunter let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
The Multi Hunter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Berhardt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Berhardt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Multi Hunter's arms.
The Multi Hunter is trying to stick to Berhardt's back but Berhardt is turning into The Multi Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Multi Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berhardt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dog The Multi Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Multi Hunter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog The Multi Hunter!
During a confident post fight interview, Dog The Multi Hunter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brain.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brain stuffs the takedown.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but Brain shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Berhardt darts in looking for a takedown but Brain gets double underhooks and turns Berhardt into the cage.
Brain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Brain.
We've been hearing reports that Brain has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brain throws a series of punches but Berhardt avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brain did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.#ES#
Brain pushes Berhardt off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berhardt.
Berhardt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berhardt throws a shot from downtown. Brain moves away and avoids it.
Brain looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berhardt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brain to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Brain feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down. #T1#
Brain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brain throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Brain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brain misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Berhardt pushes Brain up against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt is trying to drag Brain to the mat but Brain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brain misses the body punch
and Berhardt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brain thinking.
Brain slaps away a takedown attempt from Berhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brain misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Berhardt has closed the distance and engaged Brain in a clinch.
Brain trying to stall but Berhardt improves his position.
Berhardt misses with some punches.
Berhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brain throws out a loose jab but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Brain is having none of it. #CL#
Brain darts in and clinches Berhardt up against the cage.#BC#
Brain breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Berhardt prevents a body shot from Brain.
Berhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berhardt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berhardt fails to land.
Brain tries to throw a body punch but Berhardt avoids it by throwing Brain back against the cage.
Brain scores with a hook to the body.
Brain is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brain down to the mat. Brain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a takedown. Brain tries to sprawl out of it but Berhardt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brain cracks Berhardt with a good jab.
Berhardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Brain.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Brain pushes Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Brain lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Brain.
Berhardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
Brain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brain.
Berhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Brain.
Brain working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Brain lands with a left to the head.
Berhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brain backwards.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Berhardt.
Berhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brain prevents it.
Brain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Brain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brain scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Brain finds it's target.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Brain avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berhardt throws an elbow but Brain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brain is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brain is looking to reverse the position.
Brain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt prevents Brain from improving his position.#T1#
Brain is working hard here to advance position.
Berhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Berhardt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berhardt thows a huge punch but Brain dodges it nicely.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt works his way into side control.
Brain stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berhardt.
Brain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berhardt off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Berhardt is keeping busy.
#T2#
Berhardt wants to control his opponent's hands but Brain gets his hands free.
Brain controlling well, preventing Berhardt from escaping the position.
Brain controls the position.
Brain tries to keep control of the position but Berhardt is staying busy.
Berhardt trying to control the position but Brain manages to sink in the hooks.
Berhardt tries to escape but Brain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Berhardt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brain keeps control of the position easily here as Berhardt tries to buck him off.
Berhardt is trying to break free.
#T3#
Berhardt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brain's guard. Nice work there by Berhardt.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berhardt postures up in Brain's guard and throws a big left but Brain blocks it.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt cracks Brain with a solid left hand.
Berhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berhardt trying to control but Brain is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brain controlling Berhardt's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berhardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Brain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Berhardt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Berhardt pulls down on the head and he's put Brain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Altair Brain stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Event:
PFC 43 Breaking Point*
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt throws a hook but Williamson blocks it.
Williamson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berhardt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Williamson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williamson throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Williamson scores with a jab.
Williamson lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Berhardt.
Williamson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Williamson throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt counters with a straight right hand.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt throws a counter combo.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williamson enables Berhardt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williamson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson wants to stand up but Berhardt is controlling him. #SUB#
Berhardt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Williamson has locked up a guillotine! Williamson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Berhardt is holding on here and Williamson must be using up a lot of energy. Berhardt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Williamson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Glenn Williamson!
Glenn Williamson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt scores with a nice head shot.
Berhardt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Here is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Here has taken the fight to the clinch.
Here lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Here lands a body shot.
Berhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berhardt. #BC2#
Berhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Berhardt works the jab nicely.
Berhardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Here looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Here. Here circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Here looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Here takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Here gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berhardt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Here keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Here is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Here throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
Here scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Here seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berhardt trying to control but Here postures up.
Here with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berhardt regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Here can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Here trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Here scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt is controlling Here's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Here can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Here sitting in guard here, content to control.
Here is working Berhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Here passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Here scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Here lands a nice short elbow.
Here is keen to just control but Berhardt is a slippery customer.
Berhardt keeping control of the position.
Here slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Here lands with a punch from half guard.
Berhardt is staying active underneath Here, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Here tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Here working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Berhardt's thigh. Berhardt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Here won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here.
Here throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Here trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Here is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berhardt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berhardt 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.#SUB2#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Here defends it easily.#T4#
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Here from controlling successfully.
Here trying to move into half guard but instead Berhardt has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Here working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berhardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berhardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Here is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berhardt postures up.
#SUB#
Here is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Here is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berhardt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Here looking for a guillotine here but Berhardt defends easily.
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 Your Name Here will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Here shoots in for a takedown but Berhardt shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt slaps away a takedown attempt from Here, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berhardt! But no joy.
Berhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Here lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berhardt's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Berhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berhardt.
Here misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Berhardt as Here shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Here gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berhardt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Here is trying to control the position but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Berhardt drops back looking for a leg! Here is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Here manages to kick Berhardt off! Berhardt jumps back into Here's guard.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Here wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Here is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt being controlled here momentarily.
Berhardt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Here swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Here looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Berhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Here is pulling down on Berhardt's head. It's preventing any offense from Berhardt, at least for the moment.
Here keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Here.
Berhardt forces his way into half guard.
Here on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to take a breather but Here is having none of it.
Here is controlling Berhardt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Here trying to control from the bottom.
Here is controlling Berhardt's trapped leg to prevent Berhardt from advancing to side control.
Berhardt drops an elbow to the side of Here's head.
Here trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
Nice strikes from Berhardt there.
Berhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Here is defending against the submission attempts here by Berhardt.
#SUB#
Here looking for submissions off his back.
Berhardt lands with a punch from half guard.
Here is controlling Berhardt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Berhardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt working over Here with some ground and pound. Here looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Here defending well though.
Berhardt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Here with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Here wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Berhardt is trying to work for a kimura but Here is defending well.
#T4#
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. Berhardt connects with a nice short shot to Here's temple.
Here is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Here looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berhardt working Here over with strikes. #SUB#
Here looking for submissions off his back.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Here has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berhardt is working away from the top position though.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Here trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
Here has hold of Berhardt's hands but Berhardt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Here defending against the ground and pound.
Berhardt working away.
Berhardt working the head and body with strikes.
Here is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Berhardt is trying to get an arm triangle but Here is defending well.
Berhardt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Here gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Berhardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here trying to control from the bottom.
Here controlling the position well.
Berhardt is pressing down on Here's thigh, looking to free his foot. Here is holding on for now. #T1#
Here is trying to control but Berhardt passes into side control!
Here prevents Berhardt from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Here's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berhardt working the head and body with strikes.
Berhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Here sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Here is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Here gets full guard.
Berhardt landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt is fighting to break Here's control of his arms but Here is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berhardt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Here looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there. #T2#
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berhardt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Here is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Here is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt lands a couple of digs.
Berhardt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Here's guard.
Here avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Here is looking to control Berhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Here avoid being mounted?
Here manages to get to full guard.
Here lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Here wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Here's guard. #REVB#
Berhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berhardt advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Here is defending against the submission attempts here by Berhardt.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Here moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Here working for a triangle but Berhardt defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Here looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Berhardt postures up and lands a big shot to Here's brow.
Here working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Here blocks nicely.
Here wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Here looking to control.
Berhardt postures up in Here's guard and throws a big left but Here blocks it.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berhardt landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt connects with a couple of short punches.
Here is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt pushes down on Here's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Your Name Here had this to say: 'Ay Caramba.'.
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Event:
PFC 36 Kwon vs Brophy
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berhardt doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis misses with some punches.
Berhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berhardt taking a breather.
Berhardt can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
Berhardt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Sherm Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
Davis is working Berhardt over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berhardt tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Berhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Davis pushes Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berhardt blocks an uppercut.
Berhardt prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Berhardt.
A short right from Berhardt.
Berhardt gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis tries to work over Berhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Berhardt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davis can't fight it off and eventually Berhardt manages to take the fight to the floor. Davis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a strike but Davis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Davis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berhardt is pulling down on Davis's head to control his posture. #T2#
Berhardt looking to control.
Berhardt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Berhardt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berhardt is trying to keep Davis in close.
Berhardt seems keen to control Davis's posture.
Berhardt wants to hit a switch here but Davis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berhardt there! #T3#
Davis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Berhardt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berhardt is trying to escape the mount.
Berhardt looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Berhardt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berhardt is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?#T4#
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Berhardt working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherm Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
Davis tries to clinch up.
Berhardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berhardt! But no joy.
Berhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
#TD2#
Berhardt scores with a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by Davis!#REVR##T1#
Berhardt has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Berhardt trying to control the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Berhardt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berhardt slips nicely into half guard.
Berhardt is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berhardt to get the leverage.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
Berhardt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt. #T3#
Davis is looking to control Berhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Davis still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Davis has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Berhardt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Berhardt is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
#T4#
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Davis is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berhardt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berhardt lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt trying to advance position but Davis counters by regaining guard.
Berhardt stands and throws Davis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berhardt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berhardt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berhardt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Berhardt darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Sherm Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berhardt lands a right hand.
Davis tries to work over Berhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Berhardt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Berhardt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berhardt lands a nice uppercut.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Berhardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berhardt lands in his opponent's guard.
Davis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Berhardt is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. Davis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by Davis!#REVR#
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Berhardt.
Berhardt trying to control the position.
#T2#
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Davis stopping the sweep attempt from Berhardt.
Berhardt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berhardt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Berhardt has an active guard here but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Davis is controlling the pace.
Berhardt trying to control here.
Berhardt wants to sweep but Davis has passed to side control!
Berhardt is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
Berhardt is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sherm Davis.
I think Davis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherm Davis!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sherm Davis waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Berhardt thows a leg kick but Savitaipale checks it #TD#
and Savitaipale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savitaipale.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale forces his way into half guard.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.
Berhardt trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Berhardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berhardt gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Berhardt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Berhardt seems keen to control Savitaipale's posture.#SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Berhardt pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale distracts Berhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.#SUB2#
Savitaipale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself. #T2#
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Berhardt pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Berhardt has wrist control.#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berhardt is pulling down on Savitaipale's head to control his posture.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Savitaipale works over Berhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt seems keen to control Savitaipale's posture.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savitaipale is in close to Berhardt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savitaipale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savitaipale has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow.
Savitaipale content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berhardt tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berhardt in his tracks. #TD2#
Berhardt shoots in and bounces Savitaipale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Berhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Berhardt works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berhardt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale 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.
Berhardt works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.
Berhardt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berhardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berhardt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berhardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berhardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Savitaipale has wrist control.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berhardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berhardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there. #T2#
Berhardt passes Savitaipale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berhardt winds up and cracks Savitaipale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but Savitaipale is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berhardt in particular looking to stall.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale is trying to control but can't.
Berhardt lands with a punch from half guard.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savitaipale's head.
Berhardt is trying to control the action in half guard but Savitaipale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.#T3#
Berhardt content to control rather than advance.
Berhardt prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Savitaipale manages to get to full guard.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berhardt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
Berhardt is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savitaipale's guard. #REVB#
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range. #TD#
Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berhardt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berhardt tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Berhardt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savitaipale's best efforts.
Berhardt is trying to stand up here but Savitaipale is controlling him well.
Berhardt wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berhardt looking to control.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale distracts Berhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely. #T1#
Berhardt 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.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #T2#
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Berhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berhardt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale works over Berhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savitaipale is working Berhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale 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.
Berhardt is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVR#
Berhardt managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Berhardt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
*PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Leonard can't get the takedown.
Berhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berhardt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leonard.
Berhardt lands a shot to the body.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Berhardt manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murphy Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Berhardt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leonard regains guard immediately.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Leonard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Leonard is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
Berhardt advances position into side control!
Berhardt advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Berhardt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Berhardt has control of Leonard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leonard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Leonard is working to get back to half guard.
Berhardt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leonard?
Leonard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt raining down shots from the mount!
Berhardt prevents Leonard from getting the reversal.
Berhardt working Leonard over with strikes here.
Berhardt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berhardt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leonard looks a forlorn figure.
Berhardt working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and Leonard is in trouble!
Berhardt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Leonard hang on?
Leonard tries to lock up and control but Berhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berhardt raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Berhardt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leonard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and Leonard is in trouble!
Berhardt working the ground and pound effectively.
Berhardt lands a couple of good shots and Leonard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Leonard as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Berhardt!
#SUB2#
Berhardt is working for a rear naked choke. Leonard is not defending it well and Berhardt has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leonard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leonard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winslow Berhardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Winslow Berhardt thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Berhardt walks into a jab.
Berhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Berhardt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magnaron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Magnaron decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berhardt's guard.
Magnaron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Magnaron has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magnaron with a nice head shot there.
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!
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Magnaron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Magnaron wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a triangle here but Magnaron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berhardt is looking for a sweep.
Berhardt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magnaron landing a few strikes.
Magnaron controlling from side mount.
Berhardt struggling a bit here.
Magnaron cracks Berhardt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Magnaron working away.#T2#
Magnaron is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berhardt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Magnaron trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away.
Magnaron working the ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to control but Magnaron postures up.
Magnaron wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy.
Magnaron 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.
Magnaron has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Berhardt!
Berhardt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magnaron looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berhardt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magnaron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berhardt is looking to escape. #T3#
Berhardt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magnaron landing strikes from the mount.
Berhardt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magnaron lands a nice shot to the head.
Magnaron with shots to the head and body - Berhardt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magnaron looking to finish Berhardt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berhardt!
Magnaron punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Berhardt is rocked!
Magnaron avoids the attempt from Berhardt to control.
The referee warns Berhardt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berhardt is still in real trouble! Can Magnaron finish him?
Magnaron tries to control but Berhardt wriggling away.
Berhardt seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnaron dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron looking to finish Berhardt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berhardt!
Magnaron loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Berhardt scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Magnaron land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Magnaron stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Magnaron!
Von Magnaron tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod scores with a jab. Berhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
Berhardt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt digs a good body shot into Rhod's ribs.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
Rhod connects with a jab.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Berhardt misses with a hook
and Rhod counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Berhardt fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rhod throws a series of punches but Berhardt avoids them all with ease.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhod blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berhardt.
Berhardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berhardt with a body shot.
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Berhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berhardt lands with a cross.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rhod is out of range and Berhardt settles back down.
Rhod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Rhod ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhod also avoids with ease.
Berhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod lands a head shot.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Berhardt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Berhardt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berhardt wants to control for a moment but Rhod uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Berhardt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhod is controlling Berhardt's trapped leg to prevent Berhardt from advancing to side control.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berhardt 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.#T3#
Rhod manages to get to full guard.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Berhardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhod is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berhardt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berhardt misses with the ground and pound.
Rhod is looking for a sweep.
Berhardt throws an elbow but Rhod slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Rhod tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Rhod parries the strikes from Berhardt easily there. Berhardt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
Berhardt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Berhardt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Berhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rhod sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhod is looking to regain half guard here but Berhardt keeps moving and retains side control.
Berhardt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rhod can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt'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.
#R2#
Nice shot by Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Rhod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Berhardt is looking to wear down Rhod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berhardt shoots in and drives through. Rhod sprawls well.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Rhod moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Berhardt is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod slips a jab from Berhardt.#T1#
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Rhod avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Berhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berhardt lands a jab to Rhod's midsection.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Berhardt moved away.
Berhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up with Rhod, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes Rhod against the cage but Rhod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berhardt jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Rhod throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berhardt or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhod, which made it look bad.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Berhardt steps away.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berhardt with a poor takedown
and Berhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Berhardt with a body shot.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Rhod there.
Berhardt swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod dips to his left and cracks Berhardt with an uppercut!#T3#
Rhod scores with a jab. Berhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berhardt misses the body punch #KD2#
and Rhod counters with a nice right hand that sends Berhardt toppling to the canvas! Berhardt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rhod finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhod cracks Berhardt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Berhardt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rhod pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Berhardt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Koreshkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berhardt wants to slow Koreshkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koreshkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berhardt sprawls and moves away.
Berhardt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koreshkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berhardt misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Koreshkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koreshkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Koreshkov is in close to Berhardt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Berhardt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koreshkov is working Berhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koreshkov distracts Berhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koreshkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berhardt stands up over Koreshkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koreshkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Berhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koreshkov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Berhardt has his foot on Koreshkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koreshkov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koreshkov defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koreshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koreshkov throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Koreshkov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koreshkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koreshkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koreshkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Berhardt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Koreshkov stacks Berhardt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Koreshkov!
Koreshkov is working Berhardt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Koreshkov is chipping away with strikes.
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koreshkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Koreshkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koreshkov to get the leverage.
Berhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berhardt moves into full guard.
Koreshkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koreshkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koreshkov passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Koreshkov seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Koreshkov 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.
#R2#
Berhardt lands a body shot.
Berhardt connects with a body shot.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Berhardt shoots in and gets a takedown into Koreshkov's guard.
Berhardt cracks Koreshkov with a solid left hand.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving.
Berhardt throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Koreshkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berhardt defends well.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koreshkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berhardt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koreshkov's head.#SUB#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Berhardt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Koreshkov has his foot on Berhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berhardt works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt is working Koreshkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Berhardt is working Koreshkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Alexander Koreshkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but Koreshkov is keeping the position.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koreshkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt passes Koreshkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koreshkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berhardt trying to control from half guard but Koreshkov is working away. #T3#
Berhardt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Koreshkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berhardt works his way into side control.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Berhardt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Koreshkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Berhardt scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Berhardt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berhardt is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berhardt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Berhardt landing strikes.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Koreshkov is working hard here to advance position.
Koreshkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koreshkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koreshkov is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koreshkov moves into full guard.
Koreshkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Koreshkov looking for a guillotine here but Berhardt defends easily.
Berhardt distracts Koreshkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Koreshkov has his foot on Berhardt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berhardt works his way back into a safe position though.
Koreshkov 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.#SUB#
Koreshkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt passes Koreshkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Koreshkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koreshkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Koreshkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berhardt is fending him off so far but Koreshkov persists. Nope, Berhardt circles away and we're back to standing.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Koreshkov tries to counter with a takedown but Berhardt is quick to defend against it.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov attempts a counter takedown but Berhardt avoids it well and moves away.
Berhardt cracks a nice hook into Koreshkov's ribs.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but Koreshkov shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range. #TD2#
Berhardt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Koreshkov sprawls well initially but Berhardt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt lands strikes from half guard.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Berhardt preventing the sweep.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Berhardt trying to control but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Berhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berhardt scoring with some ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Koreshkov keeps moving.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Berhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Koreshkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Koreshkov looking to sit in guard and control but Berhardt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berhardt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Berhardt in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Koreshkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Berhardt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Berhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt takes one to the chin there.
Berhardt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berhardt moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pera.
Pera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berhardt defends it nicely.#CL#
Berhardt rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.
Berhardt being controlled against the cage.
Pera is looking to control Berhardt's arms but Berhardt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pera has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
Pera blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Pera prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
Pera is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pera down to the mat. Pera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pera cracks Berhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pera throws a wild body kick that Berhardt sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Berhardt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pera.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Pera scores with a body shot.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pera tries to keep at a distance but Berhardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Berhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Pera presses Berhardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pera is defending well for now.
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berhardt.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Berhardt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Berhardt.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera tries to work over Berhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berhardt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pera wants to clinch up but Berhardt keeps it at a distance.
Berhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pera tries to avoid it but Berhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pera to the ground. Pera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pera throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Pera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berhardt.
Pera throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Pera tests Berhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!#CL2#
Pera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
#TD#
Berhardt is trying to trip Pera. He has hold of a leg but Pera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berhardt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt won't allow Pera to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pera holds on and takes a little breather.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Berhardt instigates a clinch.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berhardt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt looks for a takedown but Pera sprawls well.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Pera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pera as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Pera.
A lazy left from Berhardt finds it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Berhardt should have avoided that one.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pera lands a left hand.
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berhardt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pera cracks Berhardt with a nice body shot.
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Pera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera gets underhooks to prevent Berhardt's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera gets through Berhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berhardt's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pera prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera presses Berhardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Berhardt breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Pera clinches.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berhardt.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Berhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Berhardt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Pera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berhardt.
#T4#
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berhardt wants to take the fight to the mat but Pera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pera walks away with a smile on his face. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Berhardt dives in for a single leg takedown but Pera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pera lands with an uppercut that bounces Berhardt off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Pera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Berhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Berhardt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Berhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Pera stalling the fight.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Berhardt fails to pull guard.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berhardt is trying to pull guard but Pera has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Berhardt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera stands up over Berhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Berhardt looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily.
#T1#
Pera passes Berhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.
Berhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berhardt!
Pera landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Berhardt is working to get back to half guard.
Pera landing shots from mount.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
Pera drops a big elbow. That's hurt Berhardt! More shots from Pera and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
A very excited looking Pekka Pera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Scaletta throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Berhardt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Scaletta tries to sprawl but Berhardt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Berhardt trying to control from half guard but Scaletta is working away.
Berhardt prevents Scaletta from improving his position.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berhardt is keen to just control but Scaletta is a slippery customer.
Berhardt slows the pace down in half guard.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt prevents Scaletta from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta is pressing down on Berhardt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berhardt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berhardt postures up and lands a big shot to Scaletta's brow.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Scaletta is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt is looking to advance position but Scaletta has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Berhardt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berhardt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Scaletta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Berhardt working for a triangle but Scaletta defends it easily.
Scaletta looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for a guillotine here but Scaletta defends easily.
#T2#
Scaletta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Berhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scaletta is aware though and is defending well.
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berhardt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scaletta is fighting to break Berhardt's control of his arms but Berhardt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a triangle but Scaletta pushes his legs off easily.
Scaletta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scaletta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scaletta wants to take a breather but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berhardt.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
Scaletta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Scaletta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berhardt wants to control but Scaletta postures up.
Scaletta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
Scaletta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Berhardt's legs.
Scaletta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Berhardt!
Scaletta avoids the attempt from Berhardt to control.
Scaletta trying to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt tries to reverse the position but Scaletta maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Scaletta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berhardt misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scaletta throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Scaletta throws a jab but it's blocked by Berhardt.
A jab from Scaletta misses.
Scaletta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berhardt is defended easily by Scaletta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta misses with a two punch combination.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Berhardt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt prevents Scaletta from improving his position.#T1#
Scaletta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scaletta tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scaletta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berhardt wants to take a breather but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt working Scaletta over with strikes.
Berhardt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Berhardt connects with a nice short shot to Scaletta's temple.
Scaletta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scaletta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berhardt is working away from the top position though.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Berhardt there.
Berhardt wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scaletta defends it well.
Scaletta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Scaletta trying to control but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt lands strikes from half guard.
Berhardt wants to free his trapped foot but Scaletta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through Scaletta's hands, connecting with Scaletta's forehead.
Scaletta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scaletta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berhardt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Scaletta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scaletta trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Scaletta stands and throws Berhardt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Scaletta happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Scaletta is looking to take a break and control but Berhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scaletta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berhardt is looking for a sweep.
Scaletta wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy.
Scaletta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Berhardt tries to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Scaletta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt throws a low kick, looking for Scaletta's leg but Scaletta calmly moves out of range.
Scaletta throwing a counter right hand but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt defending well as Scaletta loads up on a big left hand.
Berhardt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the head.
Scaletta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berhardt.
Scaletta cracks Berhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Scaletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaletta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vito Scaletta is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berhardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaletta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berhardt wants to clinch.
Scaletta throwing a counter right hand but Berhardt manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Berhardt instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Berhardt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scaletta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scaletta is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Scaletta has momentary wrist control but Berhardt slips an elbow through the middle.
Berhardt is in close to Scaletta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Berhardt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.
Berhardt postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scaletta is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Scaletta stands and throws Berhardt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scaletta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scaletta trying to control the position but Berhardt is working away.
Berhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletta off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Berhardt just sinks the hooks in.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB2#
Berhardt is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Berhardt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Can Scaletta hold on?! Berhardt is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Berhardt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Scaletta.
Berhardt lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Scaletta hold on?!
Berhardt struggling to keep hold of the position.
Berhardt biding his time, looking for the opening.
Scaletta can't escape the position.
#T4#
Berhardt doesn't have the hooks in and Scaletta manages to turn into his guard.
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as Scaletta tries to pass.
Scaletta is stalling in the full guard.
Berhardt wants to sweep here but Scaletta controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Scaletta postures up.
Scaletta stands and throws Berhardt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berhardt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletta off and has taken his back!
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt controlling well, preventing Scaletta from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berhardt 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Vito Scaletta spoke after the fight, saying 'You know when we first started out, I thought I was gonna be the biggest, baddest wiseguy in the world'.
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Event:
Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
McGuire digs a good hook to Berhardt's body.
Berhardt wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berhardt.
Berhardt lands with a right hand.
Berhardt walks into a left hand.
Berhardt is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
#CL#
Berhardt closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Berhardt jumps guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Berhardt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Berhardt sits in half guard.
Berhardt uses his free foot to push down on McGuire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGuire.
Berhardt is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Berhardt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGuire tries to hold on but Berhardt postures up.
McGuire is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGuire wants to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt breaks from McGuire's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Dougal McGuire has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
McGuire is rocked!
The referee warns McGuire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGuire is still in real trouble! Can Berhardt finish him?
Berhardt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Berhardt with the ground and pound from mount.
McGuire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Berhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berhardt winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berhardt working the head and body with strikes.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berhardt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGuire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berhardt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
McGuire trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
McGuire won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Berhardt - just one landing.
Berhardt misses with a takedown
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
Berhardt slips a straight right by McGuire.
Berhardt tried to score with a low kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Berhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
Berhardt wants to clinch.#T1#
Berhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Berhardt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches.
Berhardt blocks an uppercut.
Berhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
#T2#
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Berhardt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Berhardt checks it.
Berhardt wants to clinch.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berhardt showed some decent athleticism there.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
McGuire tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.#T3#
Berhardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berhardt wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Berhardt 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.
McGuire misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berhardt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuire is trying to stand back up but Berhardt is controlling him
Berhardt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berhardt trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom. #T4#
Berhardt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Berhardt in his half guard.
McGuire is controlling Berhardt's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berhardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McGuire'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Berhardt moves out of range easily.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
Berhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Berhardt blocks a jab.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Berhardt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Berhardt shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Berhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Berhardt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGuire uses from the top position.
Berhardt pulls McGuire in close to prevent any damage.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire wants to stand but Berhardt is controlling his posture from full guard.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Dougal McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Berhardt is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Berhardt pulls McGuire in to control the position. #SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but instead McGuire has moved into half guard.
Berhardt trying to control here.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berhardt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Berhardt trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berhardt tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berhardt trying to control here.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
McGuire slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
McGuire is thwarting Berhardt's attempts to control the position.
Berhardt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGuire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGuire working Berhardt over with strikes.
Berhardt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands strikes from half guard.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 69: Frankels v Castillo
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tetch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tetch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tetch counters with a straight right hand.
Tetch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tetch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a takedown
and Tetch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tetch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berhardt looks for the body kick but Tetch saw that one coming.
Tetch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tetch avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt moves out of range as Tetch strikes.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
Tetch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Berhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt checks a leg kick.
Tetch wants to slow Berhardt down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Berhardt swings for the body but Tetch moves out of range.
Tetch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tetch throws a low kick, looking for Berhardt's leg but Berhardt calmly moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berhardt is defended easily by Tetch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tetch.
Berhardt works Tetch's body with a nice hook.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tetch is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Tetch circles away and we're back to standing.
Jervis Tetch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Tetch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tetch rather than just go for the knockout.
Tetch stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berhardt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tetch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Tetch throws a push kick but Berhardt slaps the foot to one side.
Berhardt wants to land a leg kick but Tetch is out of range.
Nice body kick from Tetch.
Tetch throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range and Tetch settles back down.
Tetch moves away from the strike by Berhardt.
Tetch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Berhardt scores with a hook to the body. Tetch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Tetch delivers a nice body kick.
Tetch scores with a nice body kick.
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It appears Tetch was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Tetch misses.
And Berhardt responds with a good body kick, but Tetch manages to step out the way in time.
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berhardt misses with a jab to the body
and Tetch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt swings for the body but Tetch moves out of range.
#T3#
A shot to the liver by Berhardt. Beautiful body shot.
Berhardt misses with a body kick.
Tetch connects with the punch.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tetch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Berhardt throws a leg kick
and Tetch counters with a nice body kick.
Tetch cracks Berhardt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tetch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tetch throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Tetch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tetch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tetch.
Tetch is looking to score with low kicks.
Tetch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berhardt momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tetch throws the kick towards the body but Berhardt avoids it.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetch.
Jervis Tetch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Berhardt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tetch doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Berhardt rushes Tetch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Berhardt breaks the clinch.
Berhardt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tetch. Tetch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetch.
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That kick from Tetch tenderised Berhardt's leg. Berhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berhardt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tetch lands a jab to the head.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tetch motions for Berhardt to come forward. Tetch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jervis Tetch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Berhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tetch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tetch scores with a hook.
Tetch connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Berhardt drives through with a takedown into Tetch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berhardt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tetch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tetch throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt controls Tetch momentarily but Tetch frees himself.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Berhardt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tetch lands a couple of digs.
Tetch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berhardt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Berhardt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Berhardt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tetch sees it coming and defends easily.
Tetch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tetch tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Tetch is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Tetch tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Tetch gets full guard.
Berhardt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berhardt advances to half guard.
Tetch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt.
Tetch is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through Tetch's hands, connecting with Tetch's forehead.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tetch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt.
Tetch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tetch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tetch is pressing down on Berhardt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berhardt won't allow Tetch to get back to his feet.
Berhardt throws a big elbow that misses.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tetch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES#
Tetch wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Tetch misses with a body kick.
Berhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Tetch circles away.
Berhardt with a jab.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tetch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Tetch.
Tetch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but Tetch shows good takedown defense.
Berhardt staying out of range there.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Tetch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berhardt misses with a jab to the body
and Tetch counters with an outside leg kick.
Tetch ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Jervis Tetch is winning the standup battle so far.
Tetch misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Tetch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tetch throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Tetch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tetch misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Tetch misses its intended target.
Tetch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Berhardt misses
and Tetch counters with a solid body kick.
Tetch moves away from the strike by Berhardt.
Berhardt lands a jab.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Tetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Tetch dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
And Tetch counters with a quick kick to the body but Berhardt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jervis Tetch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Tetch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tetch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Tetch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tetch lands a head kick!
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Tetch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tetch swats away the attempt to clinch by Berhardt.
No joy there for Berhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tetch scores with a nice strike.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the body
and Tetch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tetch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Tetch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berhardt doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Berhardt is rocked!
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!
Tetch throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Tetch finish him?
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
Berhardt seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Tetch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tetch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Tetch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tetch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berhardt lands with a hook. Tetch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tetch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berhardt counters with a thumping low kick.
Berhardt blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tetch.
A head kick from Tetch lands but Berhardt takes it in his stride.
Berhardt throws a hook but Tetch blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Berhardt blocks the leg kick.
Tetch feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Tetch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range and Tetch settles back down.
Berhardt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berhardt lands a head shot.
Jervis Tetch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL2#
Berhardt gets a clinch.
Berhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Berhardt tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Berhardt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tetch throws a low kick, looking for Berhardt's leg but Berhardt calmly moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tetch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tetch sprawls well. Tetch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Berhardt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tetch was covering up waiting for the punch and Berhardt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winslow Berhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetch keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tetch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Tetch is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
Tetch pulls Berhardt in close to prevent any damage.
Berhardt won't allow Tetch to sweep him here.
Berhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berhardt passes Tetch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tetch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tetch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tetch is holding on to half guard well.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tetch is looking to control Berhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetch avoid being mounted?
Tetch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berhardt.
Tetch is looking to improve his position.
Berhardt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tetch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tetch's head.
Berhardt throwing shots but Tetch is blocking nicely.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tetch's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jervis Tetch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tetch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jervis Tetch!
An out of breath Jervis Tetch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Berhardt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Com misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt wants to counter the offense by Com and move into the clinch position.
Berhardt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berhardt digs a good body shot into Com's ribs.
Com slaps away a takedown attempt from Berhardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Com has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Com avoids a punch combination nicely.
Com attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Com lands a two punch combo.
Com looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Berhardt gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Com swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Com misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Com lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berhardt.
Berhardt tries to land knees in the clinch but Com avoids the damage to the body.
Com blocks an uppercut.
Com misses with a body punch.
Berhardt tries a body shot but Com blocks it.
A short right from Com on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Berhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Com lands an uppercut.
Com working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Com lands with a left to the head.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Berhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
Berhardt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Com just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown.
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!
Com stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Com misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Com breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Com lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Com swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Com misses.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Com misses with a series of wild punches.
Com on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Com throws a body shot but no joy.
Com throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berhardt clobbers Com with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berhardt lands a head shot.
Berhardt moves out of range as Com strikes.
Berhardt takes one on the button.
Com takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Com misses with a hook.
Berhardt looks to land a left hand but Com moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt throws a jab when Com was well out of range.
Com throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berhardt.
Com lands with a cross. #CL#
Com gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Com controls his hands.
Com misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berhardt tries a body shot but Com blocks it.
Com misses with a body punch.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Com throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head.
Berhardt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Com scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Berhardt is rocked!
Com prevents a body shot from Berhardt. #T4#
Berhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Com's elbow.
Berhardt misses with a body punch.
Berhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Com working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Berhardt.
Berhardt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Com's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Com throws a leg kick which misses Berhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Berhardt tries to avoid it.
Com shoots for a double leg takedown but Berhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Com's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berhardt connects with an inside leg kick.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Com drops Berhardt with a beautiful combination! Berhardt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Com is looking for the KO!
Berhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Com finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Com lands a left and a right that send Berhardt crashing to the mat, dazed. Com thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Com's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Com drops Berhardt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Berhardt! Com dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Com!
Bomb Com bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Berhardt fails with the takedown.
Berhardt defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berhardt checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Berhardt misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berhardt.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for McGuire.
Berhardt moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Dougal McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Berhardt backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berhardt.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Berhardt misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Berhardt as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Berhardt misses with a double jab
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Berhardt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt is trying to pull guard but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt blocks an uppercut.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire cracks Berhardt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Berhardt blocks the leg kick.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Berhardt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berhardt.
Berhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berhardt in his tracks.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Berhardt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
Dougal McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.#T4#
Berhardt takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Berhardt lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Berhardt scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berhardt swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Berhardt tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
As Berhardt looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Berhardt just gets out of the way.
Berhardt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
A nice side step and Berhardt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berhardt slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire jabs Berhardt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Berhardt's legs.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Berhardt throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
#TD2#
Berhardt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Berhardt tries to pass.
McGuire controlling Berhardt's posture.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berhardt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Berhardt tries to score with some ground and pound. McGuire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Berhardt working away.
Berhardt lands a few punches from side control.
McGuire is not content to let Berhardt control the position.
Berhardt works to advance to full mount. McGuire defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGuire taking shots to the head.
McGuire is bucking up trying to escape but Berhardt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berhardt working McGuire over with strikes here.
Berhardt landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Berhardt has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire tries to hold on but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3#
Berhardt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Berhardt.#ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh McGuire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berhardt landing strikes from the mount and McGuire is in trouble!
Berhardt throws a sloppy strike and McGuire uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and McGuire has ended up in Berhardt's guard.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt wants to stand and escape but McGuire is having none of it.
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Berhardt wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him. #T4#
McGuire postures up.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Berhardt kicks McGuire off and gets to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a combination. McGuire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
As Berhardt backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Berhardt.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire sizes up Berhardt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGuire quickly recovers to half guard.
McGuire throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berhardt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGuire is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGuire defending well though.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
McGuire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berhardt is working away from the top position though.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
McGuire taking some punishment here, with Berhardt in his half guard.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berhardt winds up and cracks McGuire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Berhardt is stalling here. McGuire is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berhardt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGuire has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berhardt is not content to let McGuire control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berhardt is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berhardt is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Berhardt gets back to full guard.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Berhardt postures up in McGuire's guard and throws a big left but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berhardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berhardt trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Berhardt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. McGuire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by McGuire!#REVR#
Berhardt looking to control.
McGuire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berhardt is proving hard to escape from.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berhardt trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Berhardt landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winslow Berhardt.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Winslow Berhardt thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Berhardt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Berhardt has managed to clinch.
Berhardt lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Steele 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.#TD#
Steele gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Steele slips a nice elbow through Berhardt's hands, connecting with Berhardt's forehead.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Steele winds up and cracks Berhardt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steele lands strikes from half guard.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berhardt defending well though.
Steele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Steele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Steele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steele 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.
Berhardt keeping hold of Steele's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele is thwarting Berhardt's attempts to control the position.
Berhardt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steele's back!
I really don't envy Steele right now.
Berhardt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Steele's head.
Berhardt lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Berhardt keeps control of the position as Steele tries to break free.
Berhardt is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Berhardt misses with an elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Steele's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Berhardt struggling to land strikes to the head as Steele covers up.
Steele turns into Berhardt and is now in his guard.
Steele won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here.
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Steele is looking to pass into half guard but Berhardt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berhardt is in guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt wants to stand but Steele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steele keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Berhardt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berhardt swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele slips under a jab from Berhardt.
Berhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Berhardt counters with a nice body shot.
Steele throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Berhardt misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Berhardt both land. Nice combination.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berhardt jabs at Steele's body.
Berhardt takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Berhardt cracks Steele with an open hand slap.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt wants to clinch.#T4#
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steele rather than just go for the knockout.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
Berhardt stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berhardt loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.#TD#
Steele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berhardt to the ground. Steele is now in Berhardt's guard.
Steele postures up.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely.
Berhardt trying to control the position.
Steele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Berhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Berhardt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steele's head.
Berhardt tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
A big right from Steele misses. #T1#
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berhardt.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Berhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Berhardt thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Steele avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Berhardt.
Steele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steele there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Berhardt.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berhardt lands a lovely overhand right.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range. #T2#
Steele takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Berhardt misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steele tries to counter with a takedown but Berhardt is quick to defend against it.
Berhardt throws a series of strikes that have Steele backpedaling.
Berhardt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.#T3#
Berhardt tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele connects with a right hand. Berhardt shakes it off.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Berhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berhardt misses with a head kick.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt throws a front kick aimed at Steele's knee but Steele avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Steele avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Berhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Steele has picked Berhardt up - he's going for a ride! Steele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Steele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to stand up here but Steele is controlling him well.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steele prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
Berhardt gets full guard.
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Steele.
Berhardt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steele with a body shot.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Steele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Steele misses.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berhardt momentarily.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses. #T1#
Steele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steele 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.
Berhardt scores with a nice strike.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
Steele tries to counter with a takedown but Berhardt is quick to defend against it.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berhardt throws out a counter right but Steele avoids it with no problem.
Steele thuds a left hand into Berhardt's body.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Brannigan Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berhardt, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt throws a front kick aimed at Steele's knee but Steele avoids it well.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berhardt can pounce on him.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Berhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt jabs at Steele's body.
Steele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Steele connects with a crisp jab.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Berhardt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Berhardt misses its intended target.
Berhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts. #T4#
Berhardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berhardt lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Berhardt slips the punch.#CL2#
Berhardt rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berhardt is keeping busy.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berhardt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steele.
Berhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Steele tries to clinch but Berhardt is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Steele lands a glancing blow to the side of Berhardt's head.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Berhardt swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
Steele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Berhardt scores with a body shot.
Steele lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt takes one on the button.
Berhardt connects with a body shot.
Berhardt stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Steele feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Berhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steele digs a good body shot into Berhardt's ribs.
Berhardt slips under a jab from Steele.
Steele throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berhardt under the eye.
Berhardt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steele rather than just go for the knockout.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt slips a jab from Steele.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Steele throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berhardt counters with a left to the body.
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!
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
A jab lands there for Steele.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steele is able to avoid easily.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berhardt.
Steele lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Berhardt is looking for the big counter here.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Berhardt slips the punch.
Berhardt connects with a crisp jab.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
Berhardt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berhardt throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.#TD#
Berhardt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Berhardt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Berhardt gets caught napping as Steele dives in and scores a takedown. Berhardt manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Berhardt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Berhardt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berhardt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Berhardt trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berhardt pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steele's guard. #REVB#
Steele keeping full guard, as Berhardt tries to pass.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
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 Brannigan Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt'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.
#R2#
That kick from Berhardt tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berhardt swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Berhardt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steele at a distance.
Berhardt moves away from the strike by Steele.
Nice body punch from Berhardt.
Steele punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele tries to clinch up but Berhardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berhardt sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Steele throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt lands with a nice body punch.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Berhardt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Berhardt as Steele shoots in.
Berhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Berhardt lands with a shot to the body.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Berhardt scores with a body shot.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele lands with a straight right. Berhardt didn't see that one coming.
Steele shoots in but no luck this time.
Berhardt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Berhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Berhardt in a clinch.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berhardt presses Steele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A body shot lands from Steele.
Berhardt is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Berhardt tries to circle away but Steele has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Berhardt.
Berhardt is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Berhardt taking a breather.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
Berhardt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berhardt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brannigan Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Berhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3##BC2#
Berhardt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berhardt misses with a head kick.
Berhardt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berhardt is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
Steele throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
Berhardt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berhardt is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Berhardt trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up.
Steele throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
Steele prevents Berhardt from improving his position.
Berhardt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Berhardt to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking hook.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berhardt defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Steele tries to counter with a takedown but Berhardt is quick to defend against it.
Steele throws a jab when Berhardt was well out of range.
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berhardt lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Berhardt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele feinted with a counter takedown.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berhardt as he avoids it easily.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele misses the jab.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berhardt circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele tries to move into range but Berhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Berhardt scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Berhardt cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele tries to counter with a takedown but Berhardt is quick to defend against it.
Berhardt throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele lands the left hand.
Steele sizes up Berhardt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele.
Berhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Steele steps away.
A big left from Steele misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brannigan Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Berhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele avoids the head kick by Berhardt.
Steele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Steele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele loads up on a big right hand but Berhardt slips the punch.#TD#
Steele gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Berhardt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Berhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Berhardt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
Steele staying out of range there.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Steele avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Berhardt swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele scores with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 33
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pink gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Pink keeps moving.
Pink will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pink avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pink trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Pink can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berhardt controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt trying to control the action but Pink is working from the bottom.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pink's head.
Pink knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berhardt on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pink avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Berhardt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pink is staying active underneath Berhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pink's head. #T1##SUB2#
Berhardt wants to work for an arm triangle but Pink is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt is just content to waste time from the top position. Pink takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berhardt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pink's head.
Pink working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt postures up in Pink's guard and throws a big left but Pink blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berhardt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt content to stall in guard here.
Pink preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Berhardt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pink is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Pink keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Pink gets caught flat footed, as Berhardt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Pink has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Berhardt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Berhardt jumps guard.
Berhardt pulls Pink in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Berhardt working for a triangle but Pink defends it easily.
Berhardt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Pink postures up.
Pink trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt is controlling Pink's posture.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berhardt is trying to keep Pink in close.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pink keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Berhardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berhardt trying to control but Pink is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Berhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Pink's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berhardt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pink just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berhardt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Pink escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Berhardt moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Berhardt. #BC#
Pink breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berhardt looks to clinch
and Berhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Pink misses.
Pink lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pink defends it well.
Pink fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berhardt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pink throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pink tries a head kick but it misses.
Berhardt lands a high kick!
Pink chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Berhardt can pounce on him.
Pink throws a lazy right hand but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt swings for the body but Pink moves out of range.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Pink's belly button to the back.
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pink looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berhardt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pink at a distance.
Berhardt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pink avoids it really well and circles away.
Berhardt blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Berhardt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pink looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pink can't do much from the bottom here.
Berhardt landing a few strikes. #T2#
Pink defending against the ground and pound.
Berhardt lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berhardt working away.
Berhardt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Berhardt working away.
Pink tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Berhardt working the ground and pound but Pink is defending the strikes.
Pink seems a little lost for a moment, as Berhardt dominates the positioning.
Berhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berhardt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pink keeps working.
Pink is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pink tries to get out of the position.
Berhardt landing a few strikes.
Berhardt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pink's legs.
Berhardt is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Pink tries to buck Berhardt off but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt trying to control the position but Pink is working away.
Berhardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pink sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pink tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position. #SUB2#
Berhardt tries for a kimura but Pink is defending well.
Berhardt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Berhardt in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Berhardt.
An elbow from Berhardt crashes against the mat.
Berhardt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pink to see if he's OK.#T4#
Pink dodges the ground and pound from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berhardt advances nicely into full mount.
Berhardt lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Berhardt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pink has worked his arm free - good work by Pink!
An elbow from Berhardt crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Berhardt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berhardt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Berhardt tries for a kimura but Pink is defending well.
Berhardt looks up at the clock and then as Pink takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berhardt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Berhardt gets a takedown into half guard.
Berhardt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pink to regain full guard.
Berhardt lands a couple of digs.
Pink is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt postures up in Pink's guard and throws a big left but Pink blocks it.
Berhardt trying to control but Pink is working from the bottom.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Pink blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pink is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pink works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Pink blocks nicely.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Pink keeps moving.
Pink is trying to keep Berhardt in close.
Pink is really struggling to control Berhardt but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rupert Pink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pink is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Pink circles away and we're back to standing.
Pink throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Pink does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Pink swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berhardt.
Rupert Pink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Berhardt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rupert Pink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Berhardt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pink keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Pink avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Pink keeps moving.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Berhardt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pink.
Berhardt lands a slapping body shot.
Pink throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Pink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pink - that will leave a mark!
Pink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pink misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely.
Berhardt dodges the punch combination from Pink.
#TD2#
Berhardt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pink on his heels. He'll look to pass Pink's guard now, I'm sure.
Berhardt controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pink had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berhardt 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
After the big win, Winslow Berhardt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Primal 58 Hardy vs Warror 2
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mancini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Berhardt takes a step back to recover.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mancini manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mancini clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Mancini fails to land.
Mancini working aggressively here.
Mancini lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Mancini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Mancini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancini avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berhardt's hands.
Mancini scores with a hook to the body. Berhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Mancini avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Berhardt.#T1#
Mancini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Mancini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berhardt swings for the body but Mancini moves out of range.
Mancini lands a nice looking body shot.
Mancini scores with a jab. Berhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Berhardt throws a leg kick but Mancini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mancini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berhardt throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mancini counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berhardt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mancini controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancini slips a nice elbow through Berhardt's hands, connecting with Berhardt's forehead.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mancini.
Berhardt is looking to control Mancini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
Mancini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mancini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mancini is trying to control the action in half guard but Berhardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mancini trying to control from Berhardt's half guard. Berhardt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mancini won't allow Berhardt to sweep him here.
Mancini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mancini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mancini defends it easily.#T3#
Mancini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mancini wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
Mancini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Mancini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mancini stands up over Berhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berhardt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mancini connects with a couple of short punches.
Mancini trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Berhardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mancini manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Berhardt is fighting to break Mancini's control of his arms but Mancini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Mancini.
Mancini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt postures up in Mancini's guard and throws a big left but Mancini blocks it.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mancini with a nice cross.
Berhardt is looking to wear down Mancini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Berhardt is working for an americana but Mancini has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Berhardt was thinking about the submission.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt won't allow Mancini to sweep him here.
Mancini trying to control the position here.
Berhardt trying to control but Mancini is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mancini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mancini pulls Berhardt in close to prevent any damage.
Berhardt forces his way into half guard.
Berhardt 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.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berhardt winds up and cracks Mancini with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Berhardt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Berhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mancini tries to roll over but Berhardt keeps him under control.
Mancini wants to control but Berhardt is keeping busy.
Mancini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berhardt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berhardt's back!
Berhardt takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mancini gets his hands free as Berhardt looks to control.
Mancini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Berhardt.
Berhardt is in bad spot here.
Mancini has good solid back control here.
Berhardt is trying to remain composed but Mancini is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Mancini connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Berhardt to escape the position.
Mancini is trying to stick to Berhardt's back but Berhardt is turning into Mancini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mancini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berhardt.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Mancini.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mancini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mancini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mancini, not yet.
Mancini trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Mancini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there.
Berhardt passes Mancini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Berhardt thows a huge punch but Mancini dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mancini is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Mancini tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg. #SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura here.
Berhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berhardt connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Berhardt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mancini dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mancini swats away the attempt to clinch by Berhardt.#KD2#
Mancini lands a big uppercut and Berhardt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Berhardt looks OK. Mancini waves Berhardt back to his feet!#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt lands with a cross.
Berhardt goes for a double leg but Mancini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mancini continues to drive forward.
Berhardt blocks the body kick.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt is looking to land body kicks.
Mancini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mancini lands a nice looking body shot.
Berhardt shoots in and drives through. Mancini sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mancini rushes Berhardt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mancini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berhardt's elbow.
Berhardt has Mancini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Berhardt has Mancini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mancini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mancini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Mancini.
A short uppercut from Mancini.
A shot in the inside from Mancini.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Mancini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Mancini avoids them all with ease.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mancini is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Mancini circles away and we're back to standing.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Mancini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mancini throws a leg kick but Berhardt checks it. #KD2#
Mancini drops Berhardt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Berhardt looks back up at him and smiles so Mancini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up with Mancini, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes Mancini against the cage but Mancini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mancini throws an overhand right that drops Berhardt like a sack of potatoes! Mancini dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!
Winslow Berhardt was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
Primal 57
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Berhardt blocks a head kick by Jaccard.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Jaccard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaccard.
Berhardt scores with a hook.
Jaccard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Berhardt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaccard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berhardt staying out of range there.
Berhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berhardt lands with a shot to the body.
Jaccard misses with a head kick.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses.
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaccard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses.
Berhardt is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jaccard to the mat! Jaccard manages to get full guard.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaccard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Jaccard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berhardt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaccard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berhardt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaccard's head.
Jaccard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaccard is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaccard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaccard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt wants to sweep here but Jaccard controlling him for the moment.
Jaccard throwing strikes but missing.
Jaccard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Jaccard postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow.
Jaccard postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow.
Berhardt wants to sweep here but Jaccard controlling him for the moment.
Jaccard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaccard postures up in Berhardt's guard and throws a big left but Berhardt blocks it. #SUB2#
Berhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaccard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaccard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.#SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaccard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaccard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Berhardt postures up and lands a big shot to Jaccard's brow.
Berhardt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaccard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaccard is pulling down on Berhardt's head to control his posture.
Berhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Berhardt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Jaccard blocks nicely.
Jaccard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaccard controlling Berhardt's posture.
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Jaccard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaccard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaccard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Jaccard trying to control the position.
Berhardt trying to control but Jaccard is working from the bottom.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaccard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berhardt trying to control but Jaccard is working from the bottom.
Berhardt landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaccard has wrist control.
Jaccard keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jaccard wants to land a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range.
Berhardt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berhardt lands with a hook. Jaccard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaccard scores with a push kick.
Berhardt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaccard throws a right hand that misses
and Berhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaccard throws a leg kick which misses Berhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Berhardt tries to avoid it.
Jaccard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Berhardt is predictable there
enabling Jaccard to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaccard eats them both and turns towards Berhardt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaccard moves away.
Berhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaccard.
Jaccard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Berhardt's head.
Jaccard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Berhardt's head.
Jaccard takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Jaccard scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Jaccard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaccard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaccard there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jaccard.
Jaccard throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berhardt 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 Jaccard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaccard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaccard throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Jaccard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaccard.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jaccard.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaccard moves away.
Jaccard throws a jab when Berhardt was well out of range.
Berhardt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jaccard misses with a looping left.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Berhardt moves out of range as Jaccard throws a body kick.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut
and Jaccard counters with a nice uppercut.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaccard was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaccard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Berhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jaccard throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Jaccard's shoulder, as Jaccard tries to avoid the shot.
Jaccard misses the jab.
Jaccard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaccard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berhardt is looking to land body kicks.
Jaccard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Berhardt connects with a body shot.
Jaccard throws out a loose jab but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaccard blocks the body kick.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Berhardt throws a right and a left that Jaccard avoids nicely.
Jaccard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noah Jaccard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Jaccard thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jaccard walks into a jab.
Jaccard moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaccard lands a really nice looking cross but Berhardt seems unphased.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berhardt.
Jaccard missing with a left hand there. Berhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Berhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaccard.
Berhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaccard misses the target.
Jaccard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berhardt checks it well.
Jaccard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Berhardt misses with a right hand
and Jaccard counters with an outside leg kick.
Berhardt throws a push kick but Jaccard slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Jaccard. Those never looked like landing.
Noah Jaccard is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaccard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaccard misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Jaccard moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Jaccard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaccard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jaccard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaccard dips to his left and cracks Berhardt with an uppercut!
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaccard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaccard avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt throws a leg kick which misses Jaccard's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaccard tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Noah Jaccard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jaccard thumps Berhardt with a low kick.
Berhardt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaccard swats away the attempt to clinch by Berhardt.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Jaccard.
Berhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaccard.
Jaccard is looking for a counter combo.
Berhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaccard.
Berhardt looks to land a combination. Jaccard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jaccard moves out of range as Berhardt strikes.
Jaccard throws a wild body kick that Berhardt sees coming a mile off.
Berhardt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccard misses with a wild combination.
Berhardt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berhardt thows a leg kick but Jaccard checks it
and Jaccard counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaccard misses with a body shot.
Berhardt cracks Jaccard with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Jaccard slips a jab and a cross from Berhardt.
A swing and a miss from Berhardt.
Jaccard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berhardt throws out the jab.
A left lands for Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Jaccard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jaccard.
Berhardt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Jaccard.
Berhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Berhardt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaccard wants to control but Berhardt postures up.#SUB2#
Berhardt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berhardt lands an elbow. #T2#
Jaccard wants to control but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jaccard some visible discomfort.
Berhardt lands an elbow.
Berhardt is working Jaccard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jaccard parries the strikes from Berhardt easily there. Berhardt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jaccard to escape.
#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jaccard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jaccard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berhardt off and has taken his back!
Jaccard is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Berhardt. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jaccard is trying to stick to Berhardt's back but Berhardt is turning into Jaccard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jaccard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berhardt.#T3#
Jaccard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Jaccard blocks nicely.
Jaccard 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.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.
Jaccard pulls Berhardt in close to prevent any damage.
Berhardt content to stall in guard here.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berhardt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berhardt thows a huge punch but Jaccard dodges it nicely.
Berhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaccard defending well though. #T4#
Jaccard wants to improve his position but Berhardt is controlling well.
Berhardt thows a huge punch but Jaccard dodges it nicely.
Berhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berhardt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaccard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berhardt.
Jaccard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jaccard taking some punishment here, with Berhardt in his half guard.
Jaccard tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
Jaccard is looking to control Berhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaccard avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Berhardt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berhardt 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
Winslow Berhardt took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Calmuschi throws a jab when Berhardt was well out of range.
Berhardt works over Calmuschi's head and body with a nice combination.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Calmuschi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calmuschi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calmuschi swats away the attempt to clinch by Berhardt.
Calmuschi moves out of range as Berhardt strikes.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calmuschi moves away.
Berhardt punishes Calmuschi's body with a nice straight punch.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot
and Berhardt finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Calmuschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Berhardt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Calmuschi controlling Berhardt's posture.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Calmuschi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calmuschi looking to control.
Calmuschi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berhardt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berhardt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Berhardt postures up in Calmuschi's guard and throws a big left but Calmuschi blocks it.
Berhardt is fighting to break Calmuschi's control of his arms but Calmuschi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berhardt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Calmuschi managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calmuschi pulls Berhardt in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calmuschi moves away.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calmuschi rather than just go for the knockout.
Calmuschi looks to land a body kick but Berhardt moved away.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calmuschi is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Calmuschi circles away and we're back to standing.
Calmuschi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Calmuschi is looking to counter punch.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Calmuschi moves out of range easily.
Calmuschi lands a head shot.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calmuschi was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Calmuschi catches Berhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
A combination from Berhardt does no damage.
Berhardt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calmuschi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calmuschi stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berhardt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berhardt lands with a shot to the body.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winslow Berhardt.
Calmuschi stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Calmuschi misses its intended target.
Berhardt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Calmuschi throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range.
Calmuschi misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Calmuschi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calmuschi scores with the left hand. Berhardt knows he should have avoided that one.
Calmuschi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calmuschi wants it to stay on the feet.
Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calmuschi pinned against the cage. Calmuschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calmuschi throws out the jab.
Calmuschi avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Calmuschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berhardt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calmuschi circles away.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berhardt connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Berhardt takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right-left combo lands from Calmuschi.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Calmuschi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calmuschi throws a jab when Berhardt was well out of range.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calmuschi moves away.
Berhardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calmuschi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berhardt scrambles back to his feet.
Calmuschi connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Berhardt blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berhardt.
Calmuschi scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calmuschi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calmuschi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Calmuschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt thuds a left hand into Calmuschi's body.#T1#
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Calmuschi looks to throw the jab but Berhardt is out of range.
Calmuschi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Berhardt throws a combination that misses
and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calmuschi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berhardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calmuschi circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Calmuschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick which misses Berhardt's front leg but catches the back leg as Berhardt tries to avoid it.
Calmuschi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berhardt on the side of the head.
Berhardt tries for a takedown but Calmuschi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calmuschi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Calmuschi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calmuschi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berhardt tries to move into range but Calmuschi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Calmuschi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Calmuschi is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Berhardt scores with a four punch combination!
Calmuschi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berhardt slips under a jab.
Berhardt is looking for the big counter here.
Berhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calmuschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Calmuschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calmuschi jabs at Berhardt's body.
Berhardt tries to score with a low kick but Calmuschi moves his leg out of the way.
Calmuschi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt throws a head kick but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Berhardt works Calmuschi's body with a nice hook.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
#T3#
Calmuschi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calmuschi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berhardt misses with a low kick as Calmuschi jumps back.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Calmuschi's head back.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Berhardt moves out of range easily.
Berhardt throws a counter combo.
Berhardt misses with a combination
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calmuschi lands a glancing blow to the side of Berhardt's head.
Calmuschi is looking to slow Berhardt down with leg kicks.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Berhardt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calmuschi tests Berhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calmuschi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Calmuschi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calmuschi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berhardt under the eye.#T4#
Calmuschi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Berhardt moves to clinch but Calmuschi breaks away
and Calmuschi counters with a nice leg kick.
Calmuschi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berhardt on the side of the head.
Calmuschi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calmuschi moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berhardt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berhardt moves away from the strike by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Berhardt is just out of range.
Calmuschi connects with a looping right hand.
Calmuschi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Berhardt does no damage.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt throws a leg kick
and Calmuschi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Calmuschi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calmuschi throws a right hand that Berhardt ducks under and follows up with a left that Berhardt also avoids with ease.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Berhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calmuschi momentarily.
Berhardt staying out of range there.
Berhardt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calmuschi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Calmuschi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calmuschi throws a chopping leg kick but Berhardt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Calmuschi!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calmuschi wants to slow Berhardt down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Berhardt clinches up against the cage.
Berhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC#
Calmuschi manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Berhardt.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calmuschi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berhardt jabs Calmuschi right on the nose. Calmuschi blinks but takes it well.
Berhardt looks for a takedown but Calmuschi sprawls well.#CL2#
Berhardt closes the distance and pushes Calmuschi back into the cage.
Calmuschi has Berhardt pushed against the cage.#BC#
Calmuschi breaks the clinch.
Berhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calmuschi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Berhardt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berhardt throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Calmuschi with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Calmuschi did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calmuschi is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berhardt lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Berhardt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Calmuschi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berhardt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calmuschi trying to control here.
Calmuschi tries to kick Berhardt off but Berhardt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Calmuschi gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Calmuschi keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Calmuschi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calmuschi has momentary wrist control but Berhardt slips an elbow through the middle.
Berhardt cracks Calmuschi with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calmuschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winslow Berhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calmuschi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calmuschi keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berhardt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calmuschi's head.
Calmuschi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berhardt with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Calmuschi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calmuschi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berhardt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Calmuschi misses the shot to the body.
Calmuschi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Calmuschi.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Calmuschi ducks under and follows up with a left that Calmuschi also avoids with ease.
Calmuschi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winslow Berhardt.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 82
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Macellaio has Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Macellaio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berhardts head.
Berhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Macellaio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berhardt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berhardt lands with a left to the head.
Berhardt is trying to push Macellaio away but Macellaio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berhardt prevents a body shot from Macellaio.
Macellaio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macellaio.
A short uppercut from Macellaio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macellaio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berhardt is trying to break the clinch but Macellaio has him pressed against the cage.
Berhardt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws an elbow that misses.
Macellaio lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macellaio lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.#T1#
Macellaio working Berhardt over with knees to the body.
Macellaio blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Macellaio is trying to pull guard but Berhardt has him pressed against the cage.
Winslow Berhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Macellaio.#BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macellaio throws a lazy right hand but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macellaio misses with a low kick.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macellaio throws a body shot but no joy.
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Macellaio is looking to clinch but Berhardt is avoiding it.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berhardt drops his hands momentarily and Macellaio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macellaio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berhardt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macellaio 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 Berhardt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berhardt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Macellaio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berhardt, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Macellaio digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
Macellaio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berhardt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Macellaio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macellaio misses with a body shot.
Macellaio throws a jab but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt lands a nice hook to Macellaio's body. Macellaio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
Macellaio walks into a straight right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt lands with an uppercut that bounces Macellaio off the cage and back into range.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Macellaio moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macellaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macellaio throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
#T3#
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
A nice side step and Macellaio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macellaio moves away.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Macellaio is trying to improve his position.
Macellaio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Macellaio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berhardt's best efforts.
Macellaio trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Macellaio actively working from the bottom here.
Macellaio trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Macellaio gets full guard.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Macellaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berhardt is in close to Macellaio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Macellaio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berhardt defends it easily.
Berhardt is in close to Macellaio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berhardt advances position into side control!
Macellaio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macellaio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berhardt lands strikes from half guard.
Macellaio is in trouble now - Berhardt has advanced to mount!
Macellaio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Berhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Macellaio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Macellaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Macellaio throws a lazy right hand but Berhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macellaio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Berhardt is looking to take a break and control but Macellaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macellaio tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berhardt is thwarting Macellaio's attempts to control the position.
Macellaio is staying active underneath Berhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berhardt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Berhardt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Macellaio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Macellaio looking for submissions off his back.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macellaio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Berhardt stands up out of the half guard.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Macellaio misses with a wild body shot.
Macellaio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macellaio.
Macellaio tries to counter with a clinch but Berhardt shakes him off and moves away.
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macellaio.#T2#
Berhardt looks to land a combination but Macellaio avoids it well.
Macellaio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Macellaio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Berhardt swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Macellaio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt cracks Macellaio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Macellaio pushes Berhardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Berhardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macellaio.
Macellaio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Macellaio.
Macellaio lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Macellaio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berhardt avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macellaio.
Macellaio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3##TD2#
Macellaio gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macellaio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berhardt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berhardt throws a body punch but Macellaio moves out of range.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a takedown but Macellaio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berhardt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Macellaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Macellaio misses its intended target.
Macellaio is looking to chop away at Berhardt's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macellaio momentarily.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt thows a body kick. Macellaio tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Berhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berhardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macellaio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berhardt takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Macellaio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berhardt on his heels. He'll look to pass Berhardt's guard now, I'm sure.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully.
Berhardt has control of Macellaio's left arm, preventing Macellaio from doing any damage.
Macellaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macellaio throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely.
Berhardt has control of Macellaio's left arm, preventing Macellaio from doing any damage.
Macellaio won't allow Berhardt to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Berhardt slips a jab from Macellaio.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macellaio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Macellaio looks to score with a jab to the body but Berhardt is just out of range.
Macellaio walks into a left hand.
Berhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range.
Macellaio counters with a body kick.
Macellaio lands an overhand right.
Berhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Macellaio.
Berhardt swings widly with a right hand
and Berhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macellaio tries to avoid it but Berhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macellaio to the ground. Macellaio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Macellaio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Macellaio misses with a hook
and Berhardt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Berhardt stuns Macellaio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a shot to the body.
Berhardt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berhardt misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Macellaio is just out of range.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Macellaio moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Macellaio throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Berhardt. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Macellaio. Beautiful body shot.
Berhardt swings for the body but Macellaio moves out of range.
Macellaio throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Macellaio lands a big head kick that sends Berhardt tumbling to the mat! Macellaio takes a step backwards and waves Berhardt back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
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!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Berhardt enables Macellaio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Berhardt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Berhardt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macellaio with a nice head shot there.
Macellaio stops Berhardt from standing up.
Macellaio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Macellaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macellaio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macellaio landing with the ground and pound.
Berhardt looking to control.
Macellaio throws a big elbow that misses.
Macellaio working some strikes from top position.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully.
Macellaio wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is keeping the position.
Berhardt has Macellaio pulled in close to control his posture.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Macellaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Macellaio tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
Macellaio stops Berhardt from standing up.
Winslow Berhardt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Berhardt trying to control the position.
Macellaio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Macellaio from controlling successfully.
Macellaio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berhardt wants to stand but Macellaio is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Macellaio slips under a jab.
Macellaio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
Berhardt drops his hands momentarily and Macellaio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berhardt is looking to wear down Macellaio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berhardt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Macellaio counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Macellaio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berhardt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Giovanni Macellaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macellaio throws a hook but Berhardt avoids it easily.
Berhardt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berhardt lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macellaio. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macellaio just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt lands a head shot.
Berhardt lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macellaio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berhardt wants it to stay on the feet.
Macellaio looks to throw the jab but Berhardt is out of range.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macellaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Macellaio misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Macellaio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kingston blocks a jab.
A left lands for Kingston.#TD2#
Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kingston in side control, throwing shots but Berhardt defends.
Berhardt being controlled for a moment.
Berhardt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston prevents Berhardt from escaping the position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Berhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is putting a hurting on Berhardt here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston grinds an elbow into Berhardt's temple. #T1#
Berhardt tries to bench press Kingston off him but Kingston keeps the position.
Kingston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Berhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston working away.
Kingston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berhardt regains half guard.
Kingston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.
Berhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berhardt looking to control.
Kingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston chips away with some ground and pound.
Kingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingston controls the pace.#SUB#
Berhardt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kingston uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Berhardt is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.
Berhardt is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy.
Berhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kingston cracks Berhardt with a big elbow. #T4#
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berhardt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kingston manages to move to mount!
Berhardt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
Kingston drops an elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kingston 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.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston.
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Berhardt.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berhardt feints a jab promting Kingston to slip. Berhardt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kingston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berhardt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Berhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kingston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Nice body kick there by Berhardt.
Berhardt scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Kingston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Berhardt breaks from the clinch.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berhardt.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingston throws a leg kick
letting Berhardt counter with a right hand.
Berhardt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingston under the eye.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
Berhardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berhardt darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kingston throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Berhardt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kingston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berhardt under the eye.
Berhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berhardt dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
A big left from Kingston misses.
Berhardt works the jab nicely.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berhardt.
Berhardt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Kingston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berhardt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kingston defending against the ground and pound.
Berhardt trying to control the position but Kingston is working away.
Berhardt cracks Kingston with a big elbow.
Berhardt working away.#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Berhardt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston is not content to let Berhardt control the position. #SUB#
Berhardt swings around for an armbar but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berhardt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kingston shoots in but Berhardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Kingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berhardt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingston scrambles back to his feet.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Berhardt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berhardt as he avoids it easily. #T1#
A jab from Kingston misses.
Berhardt lands a really nice looking cross but Kingston seems unphased.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Berhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and Berhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Kingston's head back.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Berhardt.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingston has time to react.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berhardt throws a combination that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Berhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berhardt - that will leave a mark!
Kingston walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berhardt moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Berhardt throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Berhardt moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kingston shoots in for a double leg but Berhardt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winslow Berhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kingston.
Kingston lands a really nice looking cross but Berhardt seems unphased.
Kingston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berhardt. #T4#
Berhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berhardt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kingston throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Kingston takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Berhardt as he connects with a hook.
Berhardt lands with a straight right. Kingston didn't see that one coming.
Kingston slips a jab from Berhardt.
Berhardt takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Berhardt misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berhardt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
A determined Winslow Berhardt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berhardt's corner calls for a 1-2. Berhardt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Berhardt.#TD#
Berhardt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Whitersson's half guard.
O Whitersson is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Berhardt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Whitersson sees it coming and defends easily.
O Whitersson is staying active underneath Berhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Whitersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
O Whitersson is trying to get back to full guard.
O Whitersson is trying to stand up here but Berhardt is controlling him well.
Berhardt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Whitersson trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
#T1#
Berhardt is keen to just control but O Whitersson is a slippery customer.
Berhardt is thwarting O Whitersson's attempts to control the position.
O Whitersson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt is controlling the pace.
Berhardt is trying to control. O Whitersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Whitersson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Berhardt thows a huge punch but O Whitersson dodges it nicely.
Berhardt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
O Whitersson is looking to improve his position.
Berhardt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Whitersson is trying to stand back up but Berhardt is controlling him
#T2#
Berhardt drops an elbow to the side of O Whitersson's head.
Berhardt prevents O Whitersson from improving his position.
O Whitersson trying to control here.
Berhardt is trying to control the action in half guard but O Whitersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through O Whitersson's hands, connecting with O Whitersson's forehead.
O Whitersson wants to get back to his feet.
Berhardt is thwarting O Whitersson's attempts to control the position.
Berhardt thows a huge punch but O Whitersson dodges it nicely.
Berhardt is thwarting O Whitersson's attempts to control the position.
O Whitersson controlling the position well.
Berhardt 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.
O Whitersson trying to control here.
Berhardt wants to pass to mount but O Whitersson is defending the position. #T3#
Berhardt trying to control the action but O Whitersson is working from the bottom.
Berhardt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berhardt prevents O Whitersson from standing back up.
Berhardt is thwarting O Whitersson's attempts to control the position.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Whitersson's head.
O Whitersson trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Whitersson's head.
Berhardt is thwarting O Whitersson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Whitersson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berhardt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt works over O Whitersson with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
O Whitersson wants to get back to his feet but Berhardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Whitersson trying to control the position.
O Whitersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt stops O Whitersson from standing up.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berhardt stops O Whitersson from standing up.
Berhardt pushing down on O Whitersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Whitersson wants to get back to full guard.
Berhardt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Whitersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt is pushing down on O Whitersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Whitersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Berhardt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Berhardt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt 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.
#R2#
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson throws a good cross that connects.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Whitersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Whitersson momentarily.
O Whitersson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Whitersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Whitersson.#CL#
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches.
O Whitersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berhardt or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berhardt wants a takedown.
Berhardt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Whitersson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Whitersson misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Whitersson can do to turn this around?
Berhardt misses with a body shot.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
O Whitersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Whitersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Whitersson lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
O Whitersson looks to throw the jab but Berhardt is out of range.
O Whitersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berhardt.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Whitersson.
Berhardt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Berhardt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
O Whitersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Whitersson swinging wildly here.
As O Whitersson looks to move away, Berhardt throws a big counter combo but O Whitersson just gets out of the way.
O Whitersson misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Berhardt drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Whitersson looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Whitersson is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt won't allow O Whitersson to sweep him here. #T2#
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Whitersson wants to stand and escape but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Whitersson keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
O Whitersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Whitersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berhardt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Berhardt seems keen to control O Whitersson's posture.
O Whitersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Whitersson controlling from the top position.
O Whitersson wanted to stand there but Berhardt had control of the position. #T3#
Berhardt controlling the position.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Whitersson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Whitersson defends well.
O Whitersson trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Berhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Whitersson controlling from the top position.
O Whitersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berhardt is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berhardt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Berhardt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Whitersson is leaning against Berhardt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Berhardt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O Whitersson smiles and moves away.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Whitersson.
Berhardt misses with a hook
and O Whitersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Whitersson lands a head shot.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
O Whitersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
O Whitersson misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from O Whitersson misses.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
Berhardt is looking to counter the offense by O Whitersson and move into the clinch.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt slips a jab from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berhardt.
O Whitersson throws a lazy uppercut
and O Whitersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from O Whitersson. Those never looked like landing.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Whitersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Whitersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Berhardt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt takes one to the chin there.
Berhardt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Whitersson.
No joy there for O Whitersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Whitersson throws a nice looking combination but Berhardt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Berhardt lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Whitersson doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
No joy there for O Whitersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
O Whitersson gets caught flat footed, as Berhardt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Whitersson controlling the position.
Berhardt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Whitersson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Whitersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt is stalling in the full guard.
O Whitersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVB#
O Whitersson wants to stand but Berhardt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Berhardt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Whitersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Berhardt looking for a guillotine here but O Whitersson defends easily.
#T2#
Berhardt is pulling down on O Whitersson's head. It's preventing any offense from O Whitersson, at least for the moment.
O Whitersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt is pulling down on O Whitersson's head. It's preventing any offense from O Whitersson, at least for the moment.
O Whitersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Whitersson wanted to stand there but Berhardt had control of the position.
Berhardt is pulling down on O Whitersson's head. It's preventing any offense from O Whitersson, at least for the moment.
O Whitersson is looking to stand up but Berhardt won't let him. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
O Whitersson trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
O Whitersson wants to get back to his feet but Berhardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but O Whitersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Whitersson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berhardt scoring with punches to the head and body.
O Whitersson looking to control.
Berhardt prevents O Whitersson from getting back to his feet.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Berhardt trying to control but O Whitersson is working from the bottom.
O Whitersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Whitersson has control of Berhardt's left arm, preventing Berhardt from doing any damage.
Berhardt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berhardt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Whitersson's head.
O Whitersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berhardt is controlling him.
Berhardt looking to sit in guard and control but O Whitersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Whitersson wants to control from the top but Berhardt keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Whitey O Whitersson.
I think O Whitersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Whitey O Whitersson!
Winslow Berhardt was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Berhardt's torso.
Berhardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berhardt scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Berhardt clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Berhardt is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berhardt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Berhardt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Berhardt tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking hook.
Berhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berhardt has time to react.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Berhardt tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Hopkins.#T3#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Berhardt's body.
Berhardt misses with a low kick.
Berhardt tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Berhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Berhardt shoots in but no luck this time.
Berhardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berhardt scrambles back to his feet.
Berhardt scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berhardt tries to score with a low kick but Hopkins moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Berhardt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Berhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berhardt scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berhardt lands a head kick!
#CL#
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Berhardt. Berhardt maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Hopkins misses with a leg kick.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Berhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Hopkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berhardt on the side of the head.
Berhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Berhardt persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt slips under a jab.#T1#
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berhardt looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Hopkins tries to get set, Berhardt tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopkins. That snapped Berhardt's head back.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Berhardt forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt can't get the takedown.
Hopkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hopkins.
Berhardt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hopkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hopkins prevents it.
Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berhardt misses with some punches.
#T3#
Berhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch.
Hopkins controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Berhardt cracks Hopkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berhardt fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berhardt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.#T4#
Hopkins misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely.
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berhardt wants to clinch.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins cracks Berhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berhardt connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Berhardt is looking for a counter combo.
Berhardt is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Berhardt looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Berhardt closes the distance and clinches up with Hopkins, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes Hopkins against the cage but Hopkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.#KD2#
Hopkins lands a left and a right that send Berhardt crashing to the mat, dazed. Hopkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Berhardt is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Hopkins takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Berhardt does it's job there.
Berhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berhardt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopkins defends well and Berhardt ends up having to push Hopkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Berhardt avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berhardt.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Berhardt moved away.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berhardt, right into the meat.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jab from Berhardt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins unleashes a big counter combination but Berhardt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Berhardt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hopkins throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berhardt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt checks a leg kick nicely.
Berhardt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Berhardt thinking.
Winslow Berhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt lands a head kick. Hopkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berhardt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Berhardt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hopkins backs up against the cage.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Berhardt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hopkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Berhardt's head.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berhardt.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins catches Berhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berhardt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Hopkins's head back.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins drops Berhardt with a huge uppercut! Berhardt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hopkins is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hopkins!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Hopkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 56
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Berhardt misses with the combination.
Berhardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berhardt looks to throw the jab but Riku is out of range.
Berhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berhardt.
Riku unleashes a big counter combination but Berhardt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Berhardt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berhardt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riku misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt throws the left hand but Riku avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Riku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Berhardt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt blocks a head kick by Riku.
Riku throws a body kick that misses.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD2#
Riku lands a big uppercut and Berhardt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Berhardt looks OK. Riku waves Berhardt back to his feet!#ROC2#
Berhardt is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Riku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Riku.
Berhardt walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Riku! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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MMAHelsinki - 51
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Barile counters with a good low kick that Berhardt was not able to check.
Berhardt checks a leg kick.
Barile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berhardt. Berhardt obviously looking to wear him down.
Berhardt slips a jab from Barile.
Berhardt lands a leg kick that knocks Barile off balance momentarily.
Berhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barile shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barile tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berhardt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Barile is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Barile prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
#T1#
Berhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barile. #SUB#
Barile is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
#SUB#
Barile is working for a kimura but Berhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Berhardt tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Barile is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barile to get the leverage.
Barile is looking to advance position but Berhardt won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Barile is working for a submission of some sort.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barile seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Barile is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berhardt is just riding it out for now. Barile eventually gives up the hold.
Berhardt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barile. #SUB#
Barile is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Barile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Barile seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barile stops Berhardt from getting back to his feet.
Barile missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Barile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barile.
Barile trying to pass the guard but Berhardt defending well.
Berhardt tries to kick Barile off but Barile keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Barile is keen to just control but Berhardt is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barile throwing shots but Berhardt is blocking nicely.
Barile not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile wants to pass the guard but Berhardt is defending well.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Barile manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barile goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Barile throws a head kick that misses
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonino Barile dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Berhardt avoids the head kick by Barile.
Berhardt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barile is out of range.
Barile changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barile was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Berhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barile throws a leg kick that misses.
Barile throws a low kick but Berhardt moves out of range easily.
Barile throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barile shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barile misses with a low kick.
Berhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barile looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Berhardt cracks Barile with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barile throws a head kick that misses.
Barile throws a head kick that misses.
Barile checks a low kick from Berhardt.
Barile throws a quick counter head kick but Berhardt was just out of range.
Barile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barile cracks the inside of Berhardt's front leg.
Barile misses with a combination
and Berhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berhardt blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berhardt! But no joy.
Berhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barile misses with a straight right.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Barile ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Berhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Berhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barile's sensitive parts.
Barile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Berhardt just manages to avoid it.
Barile looks to land a body kick but Berhardt moved away.
Berhardt unleashes a big counter combination but Barile bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barile throws a front kick aimed at Berhardt's knee but Berhardt avoids it well.
Barile blocks a head kick by Berhardt.
Barile shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Barile decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tonino Barile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Berhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berhardt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Barile is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barile to get the leverage.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Berhardt pushes Barile off looking to stand but Barile dives back in and keeps control.
Barile looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berhardt is trying to stand.
Barile wants to pass to mount but Berhardt is defending the position. #ES2#
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Barile counters with a body kick that stops Berhardt in his tracks momentarily.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barile counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barile.
Berhardt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berhardt connects with the punch.#T4#
Barile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berhardt tries to avoid it but Barile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berhardt to the ground. Berhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berhardt checks a leg kick nicely.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.
Barile is looking to score with low kicks.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
Barile feinted with a counter takedown.
Barile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barile misses with a low kick.
Good work by Berhardt as he checks the leg kick.
Berhardt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barile lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Barile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Berhardt misses its intended target.
Berhardt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a hook. Barile ducked under it nicely.
Barile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Barile feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
Berhardt lands a two punch combo.
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barile counters with a head kick. That will keep Berhardt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Barile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berhardt is trying to defend but Barile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!#ES2#
Berhardt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barile throws out a leg kick but Berhardt moves out of range and Barile only half commits. #T1##TD#
Barile shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berhardt is trying to defend but Barile finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berhardt is looking to escape.
Barile tries to pass to full mount but Berhardt defends it.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him
#SUB#
Barile wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Barile wants to work for an arm triangle but Berhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berhardt won't allow Barile to pass to mount.
Barile thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berhardt's head.
Berhardt is trying to stand back up but Barile is controlling him
#T2##ES2#
Berhardt kicks off Barile and gets to his feet.
A solid body kick from Barile.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Barile bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Barile.
Barile ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Barile decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berhardt's guard.#ES2#
Berhardt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barile avoids the body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barile paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Barile dives in and grabs Berhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes down on Barile's head and hops out.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Barile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barile!
Barile misses with a kick to the body.
Berhardt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Barile thows a leg kick but Berhardt checks it
and Berhardt counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barile shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berhardt pinned against the cage. Berhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Berhardt misses with a double jab.
Barile throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berhardt's waist but Berhardt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barile off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonino Barile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barile ducks under a wild hook from Berhardt.
Barile throws a counter high kick but Berhardt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Berhardt scores with a three punch combo!
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Barile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berhardt looks to land a combination but Barile avoids it well.
Barile looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berhardt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barile.
The fighters circling - Berhardt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winslow Berhardt!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Macellaio checks it well.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macellaio in his tracks.
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berhardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macellaio.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Macellaio flicks out a counter leg kick but Berhardt steps away.
Macellaio looks to throw a body kick
and Berhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Macellaio dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a body kick.
Berhardt cracks the inside of Macellaio's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macellaio.
Macellaio scores with a punch to the head.
Macellaio misses with a wild body shot.
Macellaio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Macellaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berhardt throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio throws a poor cross that misses
and Berhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Berhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macellaio walks into a jab.
Berhardt throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macellaio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macellaio lands with a cross. #CL2#
Macellaio rushes Berhardt and presses him up against the cage.
Macellaio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macellaio misses with the head strike.
Macellaio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Macellaio breaks the clinch.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macellaio 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.
Macellaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Macellaio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berhardt throws a body shot but no joy.
Macellaio throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt counters with a good low kick that Macellaio was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macellaio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Berhardt.#T2#
Macellaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berhardt moves away.
Berhardt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Macellaio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berhardt misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berhardt 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 Macellaio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macellaio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Macellaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macellaio lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Winslow Berhardt has been cut.
Macellaio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Berhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut.
Macellaio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berhardt pinned against the cage. Berhardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macellaio swinging wildly here.
Berhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Berhardt with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Macellaio.
Macellaio tries to bum rush Berhardt with a series of wild strikes but Berhardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berhardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macellaio momentarily.
Berhardt thuds his right hand into Macellaio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Macellaio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macellaio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a double jab.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Macellaio.
Macellaio misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt missing with a left hand there. Macellaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macellaio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
It looked like Berhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macellaio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.#T4#
Macellaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berhardt slips under a jab.
Macellaio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Berhardt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Berhardt scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macellaio.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt moves out of range of the body kick from Macellaio.
Macellaio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macellaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Berhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Macellaio misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giovanni Macellaio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Macellaio swings for the body but Berhardt moves out of range.
Berhardt misses with a lunging right hand
and Macellaio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Berhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macellaio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Berhardt blocks it well.
Macellaio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berhardt is out of range.
Berhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Berhardt.
Berhardt looks to land a body kick but Macellaio moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Berhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Macellaio lands a nice shot that snaps Berhardt's head back.
Good exchange - Berhardt coming out on top.
Macellaio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berhardt takes a swing at Macellaio's ribcage but misses.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
Berhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt defending well as Macellaio loads up on a big left hand.
Berhardt lands a jab to the head.
Berhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Macellaio slips a straight right by Berhardt.
Macellaio feints the counter takedown.
Macellaio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macellaio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Macellaio 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.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. Macellaio saw that one coming.
Macellaio tries to counter with a clinch but Berhardt shakes him off and moves away.
Macellaio scores with a hook to the body. Berhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macellaio scores with a jab to the body.
Macellaio throws a sloppy head kick and Berhardt moves out of range easily.
Macellaio scores with a nice head shot.
Berhardt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macellaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio misses with an uppercut. Berhardt saw that one coming.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.#T2#
Berhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macellaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macellaio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macellaio has time to react.
Berhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macellaio throws out the jab.
Berhardt misses with a combination
and Macellaio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berhardt throws the left hand but Macellaio avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Macellaio misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Macellaio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Macellaio responds with a good body kick, but Berhardt manages to step out the way in time.
Macellaio keeps the fight on the outside.
Macellaio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berhardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Macellaio.
A big left from Macellaio misses. #T3#
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macellaio in his tracks.
A big right from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt works over Macellaio's head and body with a nice combination.
Macellaio misses with a body kick.
A cross from Berhardt lands.
Macellaio throws an off balance right hand
and Berhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berhardt, as that shot connected.
Macellaio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berhardt avoids a kick to the body.
Berhardt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Macellaio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berhardt.
Macellaio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berhardt misses with a straight right.
Macellaio connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macellaio.
Berhardt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Macellaio is looking to slow Berhardt down with leg kicks.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Macellaio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Macellaio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Macellaio misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macellaio.
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but Macellaio ducks down to avoid it.
Macellaio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macellaio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macellaio fails to land with a series of punches.
Macellaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Macellaio darts in and clinches Berhardt up against the cage.
Macellaio is trying to maintain a safe position but Berhardt gets an underhook and turns Macellaio into the cage.
Berhardt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macellaio has him pressed against the cage.
Macellaio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berhardt as Macellaio tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Macellaio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winslow Berhardt's cut.
That's time! Berhardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Macellaio tried to score with a low kick but Berhardt checks it.
Macellaio lands with a good body shot.
Macellaio misses with a takedown attempt
and Berhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Macellaio moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macellaio! But no joy.
Macellaio throws a lazy uppercut
and Berhardt counters with a nice body shot.
Berhardt misses the jab.
Berhardt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berhardt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macellaio lands with an uppercut that bounces Berhardt off the cage and back into range.
Berhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macellaio.
Berhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berhardt thows a leg kick but Macellaio checks it
and Macellaio counters with a nice uppercut.
Berhardt cracks Macellaio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macellaio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berhardt loads up on a big right hand but Macellaio slips the punch.
Berhardt digs a good body shot into Macellaio's ribs.#T1#
Macellaio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Macellaio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macellaio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macellaio! But no joy.
Berhardt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Macellaio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berhardt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berhardt scores with a jab.
Macellaio throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Macellaio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macellaio staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macellaio checks a leg kick nicely.
Macellaio moves in looking to clinch but Berhardt pushes him off.
Macellaio takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Macellaio throws a body punch but Berhardt moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macellaio.
Macellaio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macellaio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berhardt wants to clinch.
Berhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macellaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berhardt throws out a leg kick but Macellaio moves out of range and Berhardt only half commits.
Winslow Berhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Macellaio.
Berhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Macellaio moves out of range easily.
Berhardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macellaio. That did some damage!
Berhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Berhardt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macellaio is out of range and Berhardt settles back down.
Macellaio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macellaio misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt slips under a jab.#T3#
A big left from Macellaio misses.
Berhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Macellaio scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macellaio. That's going to slow Berhardt down.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Macellaio.
Berhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a right and a left that Berhardt avoids nicely.
It looked like Berhardt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Macellaio.
Macellaio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a looping right.
Macellaio looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Berhardt throws out a loose jab but Macellaio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macellaio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macellaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berhardt.
Macellaio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macellaio throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Berhardt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Berhardt misses.
Macellaio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macellaio throws a jab when Berhardt was well out of range.
Macellaio tests Berhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berhardt jabs Macellaio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Berhardt.
Berhardt lands with a straight right. Macellaio didn't see that one coming.
Macellaio throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Macellaio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macellaio defending well as Berhardt loads up on a big left hand.
Macellaio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Winslow Berhardt.
I think Macellaio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Winslow Berhardt!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Nice cross by Nicodemo.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Nicodemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicodemo tries to clinch but Berhardt is having none of it.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt slips a jab and a cross from Nicodemo.
Berhardt tries to counter by clinching up but Nicodemo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
Nicodemo clobbers Berhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nicodemo.
Nice defenses there by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicodemo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berhardt moves in looking to clinch but Nicodemo pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Berhardt.#CL#
Berhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
Berhardt tries to circle away but Nicodemo has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicodemos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicodemo.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Nicodemo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicodemo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicodemo tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Berhardt tries to score with some ground and pound. Nicodemo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Berhardt lands an elbow. #T2#
Berhardt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Berhardt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nicodemo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nicodemo dodges the ground and pound from Berhardt.
Berhardt working the head and body with strikes.
Berhardt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berhardt 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.
Nicodemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nicodemo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berhardt.
Berhardt lands an elbow.
Nicodemo is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Berhardt tries for a kimura but Nicodemo is defending well.
Berhardt scores with punches from side control. #T3##SUB#
Berhardt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nicodemo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berhardt's guard! Nice work there by Nicodemo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicodemo being controlled here momentarily.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Nicodemo from controlling successfully.
Nicodemo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Berhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicodemo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nicodemo controls the pace.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Nicodemo from controlling successfully.
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicodemo is one step ahead there.
Nicodemo postures up.
Berhardt managing to control the position.
Berhardt looking to control.
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 Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Berhardt tries to clinch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Nicodemo counters with a straight right hand.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berhardt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berhardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicodemo misses with a lunging right hand
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicodemo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicodemo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicodemo.
A big right from Nicodemo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicodemo wants to clinch up but Berhardt keeps it at a distance.
Nicodemo with a jab.
Berhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo connects with the punch.#T1#
Berhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicodemo circles away.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Berhardt's ribs.
Nicodemo lunges at Berhardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berhardt's hand.
Berhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicodemo circles away.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicodemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berhardt's sensitive parts.
Nicodemo digs a good hook to Berhardt's body.
Nicodemo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicodemo jabs Berhardt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berhardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt misses with a two punch combination.
Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt tries to bum rush Nicodemo with a series of wild strikes but Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nicodemo has closed the distance and engaged Berhardt in a clinch.
Nicodemo scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nicodemo scores with a shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
Nicodemo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicodemo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicodemo prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berhardt.
Nicodemo gets underhooks to prevent Berhardt's takedown attempt.
Nicodemo digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
Nicodemo pushes Berhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicodemo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicodemo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicodemo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Nicodemo can't find room to land a body shot as Berhardt controls the action.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Nicodemo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berhardt tries to clinch up but Nicodemo circles away and keeps his distance.
Berhardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicodemo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berhardt scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Nicodemo throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Berhardt rushes Nicodemo and presses him up against the cage.
Berhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot to the body.
Berhardt misses with the head strike.
Nicodemo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicodemo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicodemo prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Nicodemo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt goes for a takedown attempt but Nicodemo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Nicodemo. No joy for Berhardt on that attempt.
Berhardt wants to clinch
letting Nicodemo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicodemo swinging wildly here.
Berhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berhardt wants to clinch up but Nicodemo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt slips a jab from Nicodemo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicodemo checks a leg kick.
Nicodemo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nicodemo drives through and clinches with Berhardt against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicodemo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicodemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nicodemo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicodemo throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Nicodemo ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicodemo also avoids with ease.
A combination from Nicodemo does no damage.
Nicodemo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicodemo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Berhardt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicodemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo jabs at Berhardt's body.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Nicodemo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicodemo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Berhardt shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicodemo tries to sprawl out of it but Berhardt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicodemo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicodemo wants to counter with a clinch but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicodemo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicodemo scores with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Nicodemo lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt walks into a jab.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Berhardt's ribs.
Nicodemo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicodemo's head.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicodemo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicodemo misses with a hook.
Nicodemo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berhardt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Berhardt clinches.
Berhardt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicodemo prevents it.
Nicodemo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berhardt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nicodemo can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Nicodemo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicodemo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Nicodemo manages to break the clinch.
Nicodemo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Nicodemo. Those never looked like landing.
Nicodemo thuds his right hand into Berhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berhardt.
Berhardt cracks Nicodemo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt cracks Nicodemo with a big right hand but Nicodemo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Berhardt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berhardt in the domination position with Nicodemo hanging on.#T4#
Berhardt scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Berhardt tries for a kimura but Nicodemo is defending well.
Nicodemo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berhardt's best efforts.
Nicodemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berhardt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berhardt's back!
Nicodemo cracks Berhardt with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Berhardt from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nicodemo is looking to control Berhardt but Berhardt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Nicodemo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nicodemo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Nicodemo!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 59
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tomasevic misses with a hook. Berhardt ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Berhardt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tomasevic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berhardt is in Tomasevic's guard.
Berhardt throws an elbow that misses. Tomasevic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berhardt's guard. Nice move by Tomasevic!#REVB#
Berhardt wants to hit a switch here but Tomasevic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berhardt there!
Berhardt tries to reverse the position but Tomasevic maintains control.
Berhardt is working hard here to advance position.
Tomasevic looking to control but Berhardt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berhardt tries to hold on but Tomasevic pushes him away.
Berhardt working to try and regain half guard.
Berhardt wants to hold on but Tomasevic pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomasevic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Berhardt can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Berhardt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tomasevic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berhardt is looking to get to half guard.
Berhardt prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Berhardt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berhardt wants to control but Tomasevic is having none of it.
Tomasevic trying to control but Berhardt is having none of it.
Berhardt tries to hold on but Tomasevic pushes him away. #T2#
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berhardt is looking to control Tomasevic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berhardt avoid being mounted?
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berhardt trying to control from the bottom.
Tomasevic wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy.
Berhardt tries to roll over but Tomasevic keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Berhardt actively working from the bottom here.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Berhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomasevic pulls his head out easily.
Berhardt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Tomasevic is controlling well.
Berhardt trying to control here.
Berhardt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tomasevic misses with a looping left.
Tomasevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berhardt wants to land a leg kick but Tomasevic is out of range.
Berhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berhardt moves out of range as Tomasevic throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt misses with a wild combination.
Berhardt looks to land a combination. Tomasevic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mladen Tomasevic will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Tomasevic thuds his shin into the meat of Berhardt's side.
Tomasevic misses with a looping right.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Berhardt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berhardt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tomasevic misses with a hook.
Tomasevic throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Berhardt gets the takedown into side control.
Tomasevic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tomasevic trying to hold on to Berhardt's head to control him but Berhardt postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berhardt lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasevic trying to control here.
#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tomasevic is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Berhardt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tomasevic is looking for a sweep. Berhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Berhardt is working for a kimura but Tomasevic is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomasevic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tomasevic is trying to maintain the position but Berhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Tomasevic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berhardt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Berhardt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomasevic defending well though.
Tomasevic wants to control but Berhardt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Berhardt connects with a nice short shot to Tomasevic's temple.
Berhardt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berhardt 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.
Tomasevic trying to control but Berhardt postures up.
#SUB#
Tomasevic makes his way to full guard, as Berhardt worked for a kimura.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but Tomasevic is keeping the position.#T3#
Berhardt works over Tomasevic with some ground and pound from guard.
Tomasevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tomasevic is pulling down on Berhardt's head. It's preventing any offense from Berhardt, at least for the moment.
Berhardt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomasevic is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berhardt postures up in Tomasevic's guard and throws a big left but Tomasevic blocks it.
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Tomasevic blocks nicely.
Tomasevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berhardt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berhardt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomasevic is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Berhardt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tomasevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt stopping the sweep attempt from Tomasevic.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berhardt throwing strikes from guard but Tomasevic blocks nicely.
Berhardt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomasevic looking for a sweep. Not yet Tomasevic, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Berhardt finds it's way through Tomasevic's defenses.
Tomasevic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tomasevic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tomasevic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berhardt slips a straight right by Tomasevic.
Tomasevic dodges the punch combination from Berhardt.
Tomasevic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomasevic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomasevic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Tomasevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Berhardt wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Tomasevic as Berhardt shoots in.
Berhardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berhardt. Tomasevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomasevic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tomasevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berhardt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomasevic under the eye.
Mladen Tomasevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomasevic ducks right into an uppercut from Berhardt.
Berhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berhardt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomasevic. Tomasevic obviously looking to wear him down.
Berhardt lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomasevic off the cage and back into range.
Tomasevic throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
Tomasevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Berhardt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomasevic throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomasevic misses with a looping right.
Berhardt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tomasevic manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Tomasevic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Tomasevic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Berhardt off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Berhardt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tomasevic. That one must have hurt.
Tomasevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tomasevic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Berhardt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tomasevic to the ground. Berhardt is now in Tomasevic's guard.
Berhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Berhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Tomasevic keeps moving. #T3#
Tomasevic 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.
Berhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomasevic is keeping the position for now.
Berhardt chips away with some ground and pound.
Tomasevic keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Berhardt passes Tomasevic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through Tomasevic's hands, connecting with Tomasevic's forehead.#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomasevic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berhardt.
Berhardt is looking to advance position but Tomasevic won't allow it. #T4#
Tomasevic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berhardt won't allow Tomasevic to sweep him here.
Tomasevic trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Berhardt throwing strikes but missing.
Berhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomasevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomasevic working a defensive guard here.
Tomasevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Winslow Berhardt.
I think Berhardt 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
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Event:
GBS Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt cracks The Sponge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Sponge did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.
The Sponge 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.#SU2#
Berhardt escapes and gets back to his feet.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
The Sponge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berhardt's corner calls for a 1-2. Berhardt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berhardt throws the kick towards the body but The Sponge avoids it.
The Sponge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
The Sponge gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Sponge prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
#SUB#
The Sponge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Sponge. #SUB#
The Sponge seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.#T1#
The Sponge stops Berhardt from getting back to his feet.
Berhardt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Sponge.
Berhardt pushes The Sponge off looking to stand but The Sponge dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
The Sponge is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Sponge to get the leverage.
Berhardt wants to stand back up but The Sponge manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
The Sponge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berhardt tries to escape but The Sponge is in control. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying to get an arm triangle but Berhardt is defending well.
The Sponge in side control, throwing shots but Berhardt defends. #T2#
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
The Sponge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berhardt is trying to buck The Sponge off.#SUB#
The Sponge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berhardt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Berhardt dodges the ground and pound from The Sponge.#T3#
Berhardt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Sponge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Sponge trying to control the action but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Berhardt is trying to buck The Sponge off.
The Sponge connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berhardt some visible discomfort.
The Sponge wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy. #SUB#
The Sponge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berhardt, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The Sponge prevents Berhardt from escaping the position.
Berhardt taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berhardt, who protects the arm well.
Berhardt tries to escape but The Sponge is in control.
The Sponge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Sponge 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.
The strikes coming from The Sponge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berhardt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Sponge is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt prevents The Sponge from improving position. #SUB#
The Sponge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berhardt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Sponge but great work by Berhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert The Sponge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Berhardt catches The Sponge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but The Sponge ducks down to avoid it.
The Sponge tries to close the distance and clinch but Berhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berhardt throws a right hand that The Sponge ducks under and follows up with a left that The Sponge also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Sponge did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge trying to control from the bottom.
The Sponge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Berhardt is going to stand back up.
The Sponge manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Berhardt wants to stand but The Sponge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berhardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The Sponge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Sponge trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Berhardt wants to stand but The Sponge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Berhardt stands and steps away. The Sponge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Sponge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Berhardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Sponge circles away quickly and effectively.
The Sponge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berhardt tries to avoid it but The Sponge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berhardt to the ground. Berhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berhardt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but The Sponge ducks down to avoid it.
Berhardt misses with a few strikes there.
The Sponge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Sponge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Berhardt manages to circle out of the way.
Berhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Sponge on the side of the head. #T3#
The Sponge misses with a takedown
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berhardt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert The Sponge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Sponge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Sponge somewhat.
Berhardt throws out a counter right but The Sponge avoids it with no problem.
The Sponge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berhardt defends well and The Sponge ends up having to push Berhardt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Sponge has his takedown stuffed
and Berhardt counters with a series of strikes. The Sponge will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4##TD#
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Sponge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berhardt is trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The Sponge is trying to get an arm triangle but Berhardt is defending well.
Berhardt tries to escape but The Sponge is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berhardt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
The Sponge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Berhardt breaks the clinch.
Berhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Sponge backs up against the cage.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown but Berhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Sponge dives in and grabs Berhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes down on The Sponge's head and hops out.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt throws a right hand that The Sponge ducks under and follows up with a left that The Sponge also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Berhardt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Sponge is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SU2#
Berhardt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Sponge as he jumps to the side.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but The Sponge shows good takedown defense.
The Sponge darts in looking for a takedown but Berhardt gets double underhooks and turns The Sponge into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert The Sponge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of The Sponge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berhardt jabs The Sponge right on the nose. The Sponge blinks but takes it well.
The Sponge closes the distance and clinches up with Berhardt, looking for a takedown. The Sponge pushes Berhardt against the cage but Berhardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
The Sponge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Sponge.
The Sponge is looking to clinch.
The Sponge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berhardt.#TD2#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Sponge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Berhardt decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Sponge to his feet.
Berhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Sponge was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
The Sponge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Berhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Sponge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berhardt is fending him off so far but The Sponge persists. Nope, Berhardt circles away and we're back to standing.
Berhardt throws a one two combo.
Berhardt cracks The Sponge with an open hand slap.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berhardt but Berhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some bone on bone action there as The Sponge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Sponge or perhaps it was just good defense by Berhardt, which made it look bad. #T4#
Berhardt scores with a jab.
The Sponge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robert The Sponge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Sponge is defended easily by Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a counter combo.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Sponge in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
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