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Event:
TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Maybetter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maybetter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Berg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maybetter quickly recovers to half guard.
Maybetter wants to get back to his feet.
Maybetter tries to roll over but Berg keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Berg.
Maybetter is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Maybetter is looking to improve his position.
Maybetter is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maybetter is looking to escape.
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Maybetter defends it.
Maybetter is pressing down on Berg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#ES#
Maybetter pushes Berg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maybetter loads up on a big right hand but Berg slips the punch.
Berg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maybetter tries to avoid it but Berg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maybetter to the ground. Maybetter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Maybetter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maybetter.
Maybetter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maybetter throws a nice looking combination but Berg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maybetter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maybetter.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Berg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maybetter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berg tries for a takedown but Maybetter circles away easily
and Maybetter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maybetter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Maybetter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Floyd Maybetter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berg feints the counter takedown.
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maybetter misses with a hook.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Berg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maybetter.
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maybetter circles away.
Maybetter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Maybetter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maybetter misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Berg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berg lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Maybetter has his feet on Berg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Berg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floyd Maybetter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Maybetter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maybetter counters with a left to the body.
Maybetter throws a series of punches but Berg moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berg is defended easily by Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a straight right.
Maybetter sizes up Berg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berg shoots in for a double leg but Maybetter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maybetter lands with a shot to the body.
Maybetter misses the shot to the body.
Hysse Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Berg has closed the distance and engaged Maybetter in a clinch.
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!
Berg tries a knee to the head but Maybetter blocks it.
Maybetter dodges an elbow strike from Berg.
A short body shot lands from Maybetter as the two fighters clinch.
Berg looks winded!
Berg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maybetter blocks an elbow strike from Berg.
Berg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maybetter is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maybetter.#BC#
Maybetter manages to break the clinch.
Maybetter lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Maybetter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Berg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maybetter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maybetter looks to land a right hand but Berg moved out of range.
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Maybetter misses the target.
Maybetter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maybetter misses with a straight right.
Maybetter throws a hook but Berg blocks it.
Maybetter misses with a wild body shot.
Berg tries for a takedown but Maybetter circles away easily
and Berg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Berg with that takedown attempt.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maybetter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Berg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Floyd Maybetter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.
Berg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maybetter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berg back to the cage. Maybetter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Berg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely.
Maybetter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berg darts in looking for a takedown but Maybetter gets double underhooks and turns Berg into the cage.
Maybetter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maybetter missing with a left hand there. Berg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter takes a swing at Berg's ribcage but misses.
Maybetter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maybetter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maybetter thuds a left hand into Berg's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maybetter misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Maybetter. Those never looked like landing.
Maybetter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berg.
Maybetter works Berg's body with a nice hook.
Maybetter scores with a jab to the body.
Maybetter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maybetter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berg on the side of the head.
Maybetter throws a body punch but Berg moves out of range.
Maybetter digs a good body shot into Berg's ribs.
Berg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Maybetter misses the target.#T3#
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maybetter paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Berg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berg showed some decent athleticism there.
Maybetter trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Maybetter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Berg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maybetter avoiding damage as Berg throws knees to the body.
Berg tries to land knees in the clinch but Maybetter avoids the damage to the body.
Berg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Maybetter on the inside.
Maybetter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berg has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Berg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maybetter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Berg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maybetter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maybetter is looking to break free of the clinch but Berg has double underhooks.
Berg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maybetter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Maybetter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybetter swats away the attempt to clinch by Berg.
Maybetter misses with a few strikes there.
Maybetter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berg slips under a jab.
Maybetter throws a hook to the side of Berg's head but Berg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Maybetter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Maybetter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Maybetter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maybetter throws a hook but Berg avoids it easily.
Maybetter throws a series of punches but Berg avoids them all with ease.
Berg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maybetter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Floyd Maybetter is winning the standup battle so far.
Berg walks into a straight right hand from Maybetter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maybetter's waist but Maybetter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berg off to one side.
Maybetter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berg can do to turn this around?
Berg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maybetter avoids it really well and circles away.
Floyd Maybetter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.#T1#
Maybetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maybetter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maybetter.
Berg with the counter takedown but Maybetter avoids it easily.
Maybetter throws a combination. Berg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maybetter connects with a nice looking jab.
Maybetter throws a shot from downtown. Berg moves away and avoids it.
Berg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maybetter defends it well.
Berg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berg moves out of range of the strikes.
Maybetter misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Berg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berg.
Berg looking to sit in guard and control but Maybetter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybetter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hysse Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Maybetter stands up and waves to Berg to follow him. #CL2#
Berg pushes Maybetter up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berg tries to work over Maybetter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maybetter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maybetter.
Berg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maybetter prevents it.
Maybetter prevents a body shot from Berg. #T3#
Berg misses with the head strike.
Maybetter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maybetter has Berg pressed against the cage.
Maybetter blocks an uppercut.
Maybetter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maybetter pushes Berg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berg pushes off an throws an elbow but Maybetter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Floyd Maybetter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maybetter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maybetter lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Maybetter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berg has a takedown stuffed.
Berg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maybetter lands a jab to Berg's midsection.
Maybetter lands a two punch combo.
#T4##TD2#
Berg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maybetter's guard.#ES#
Maybetter kicks Berg off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maybetter stalks Berg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berg's face. Berg staggers backwards, shaken.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Maybetter shows good takedown defense.
Berg shoots and misses
and Maybetter counters with a nice uppercut.
Berg shoots and misses
and Maybetter counters with a straight right hand.
Maybetter connects with a single shot there.
Maybetter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maybetter lands an overhand right.
Berg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maybetter.
Berg walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maybetter dips to his left and cracks Berg with an uppercut!
Hysse Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maybetter throws a combination. Berg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Maybetter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maybetter 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maybetter!
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Event:
TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Berg throws an elbow but it misses.
Viteazul scores with a shoulder strike.
Berg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berg trying to land knees to the body.
Viteazul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berg tries to score a body lock takedown but Viteazul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Berg tries a body shot but Viteazul blocks it.
Berg missing with knees to the body.
Berg wants to take the fight to the mat but Viteazul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Viteazul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berg tries for a takedown but Viteazul manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viteazul lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viteazul blocks a body shot from Berg. #BC2#
Viteazul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Viteazul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viteazul counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Berg tries for a takedown but Viteazul circles away easily
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Viteazul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berg.
Berg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hysse Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg dives in and grabs Viteazul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viteazul pushes down on Berg's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Viteazul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Berg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viteazul!
Viteazul takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Viteazul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viteazul sneaks back into half guard.
Viteazul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Viteazul is looking to control Berg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viteazul avoid being mounted?
Berg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Viteazul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Viteazul controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Viteazul is continuing to stall.
Viteazul trying to hold on to Berg's head to control him but Berg postures up.
Viteazul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viteazul 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viteazul is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Viteazul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Viteazul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg throwing shots but Viteazul is blocking nicely.
Viteazul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viteazul gets full guard.
Viteazul working a defensive guard here.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Viteazul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Viteazul keeping full guard, as Berg tries to pass.
Viteazul trying to control the position.
Viteazul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viteazul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viteazul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Viteazul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mihai Viteazul will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Berg doesn't manage to clinch there - Viteazul circles away.
Viteazul lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Viteazul. No joy for Berg on that attempt.
Berg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viteazul tries to avoid it but Berg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viteazul to the ground. Viteazul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viteazul sizes up Berg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viteazul swings for the body but Berg moves out of range.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Viteazul counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viteazul counters with a nice uppercut.
Viteazul cracks a nice hook into Berg's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viteazul throws a lazy right hand but Berg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berg moves in looking to clinch but Viteazul pushes him off.
Viteazul connects with a body shot.
Viteazul keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Viteazul lands a jab to the nose.
Berg tries to move into range but Viteazul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viteazul.
Viteazul misses with an uppercut.
Viteazul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berg tries to counter with a takedown but Viteazul is quick to defend against it.
Berg takes one to the side of the head.
Berg moves out of range as Viteazul strikes.
Viteazul scores with a body shot.
Viteazul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berg at a distance.
Viteazul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Berg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viteazul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viteazul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Viteazul manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Viteazul controls Berg momentarily but Berg frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viteazul wants to sweep but no luck.
Viteazul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berg passes Viteazul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viteazul is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berg is thwarting Viteazul's attempts to control the position.
Viteazul is trying to stand back up but Berg is controlling him
Berg 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.
Viteazul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berg's back!
Berg rolls, trying to escape but Viteazul keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Viteazul loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Berg hold on?
Viteazul missing with strikes from the back.
Viteazul tries to keep control of the position but Berg is staying busy.
Viteazul struggling to land strikes to the head as Berg covers up.
Viteazul misses with a punch to the head.
Berg covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Viteazul throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul struggling to land strikes to the head as Berg covers up.
Berg wants to escape the position.
Viteazul throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Viteazul throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Berg tries to break free.
Berg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viteazul is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Berg can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Viteazul wants to control the pace but Berg is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Berg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Viteazul.
Viteazul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Viteazul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg working to try and regain half guard.
Viteazul sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Viteazul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berg tries to reverse the position but Viteazul maintains control.
Viteazul throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Viteazul cracks Berg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Viteazul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viteazul landing punches.
Viteazul thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Viteazul wants to control the pace but Berg is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mihai Viteazul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Berg with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Viteazul counter with a right hand.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Viteazul counters with a left to the body.
Viteazul thuds a left hand into Berg's body.
Viteazul with a jab.
Viteazul scores with a hook to the body. Berg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Viteazul as he connects with a hook.
Berg tries to clinch but Viteazul moves away
and Viteazul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viteazul works the jab nicely.
Berg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viteazul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berg scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viteazul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viteazul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viteazul lands a jab to Berg's midsection.
Hysse Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Viteazul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Viteazul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berg dodges the punch combination from Viteazul.
Berg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viteazul lands with a nice body punch.
Mihai Viteazul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg wants to clinch.
Viteazul 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.
Hysse Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Viteazul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berg was well out of range. Poor timing from Viteazul.
Berg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Berg wants to clinch
and Viteazul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Berg is rocked!
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viteazul counters with a big right hand! Oh Berg is in trouble here! Viteazul follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mihai Viteazul!
Mihai Viteazul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 28: Wangler vs Rollins 2
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Berg shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl out of it but Berg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gilmore slaps away a takedown attempt from Berg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hysse Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg dives in and grabs Gilmore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes down on Berg's head and hops out.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berg moves away.
Berg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Berg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berg.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Berg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gilmore was covering up waiting for the punch and Berg finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gilmore manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berg can't get the takedown.
Berg throws a head punch that misses.
Berg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilmore scores with a knee to the head.
Gilmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilmore.
Berg tries for a takedown but Gilmore manages to get underhooks.
Gilmore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berg tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilmore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gilmore just leaning against Berg, taking a breather.
Gilmore stalling.
Berg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gilmore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gilmore smiles and moves away.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Gilmore is looking to slow Berg down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gilmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Berg. Berg gets slowly back to his feet. #KD2#
Gilmore lands a big head kick that sends Berg tumbling to the mat! Gilmore takes a step backwards and waves Berg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Hysse Berg has been cut.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore throws a powerful right kick. Berg tried to block low but the kick was high! Berg was taken right off of his feet! Gilmore jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Gilmore!
Anthony Gilmore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.#SUB2#
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Berg'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.
Griffin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Berg advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg 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. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berg is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Griffin 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.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg is controlling Griffin's posture.
Berg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Berg blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Berg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.#REVR#
Berg looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin working for a triangle but Berg defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Berg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berg works his way back into a safe position though.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin working for submissions but it's allowed Berg to get to half guard.
Griffin won't allow Berg to pass to mount.
Berg is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berg working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Well, if Berg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Berg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Berg eventually gives up the hold.
Hysse Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg 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. #T2#
Ground and pound from Berg. #SUB#
Berg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
Berg working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends 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. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Berg working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Berg 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.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berg in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hard Knocks Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Berg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Berg advances to half guard.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working. #SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg not doing much here.
Berg moves nicely into side control.
Berg slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Griffin.
Hysse Berg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Berg. What's that going to do exactly?
Berg tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Berg. What's that going to do exactly?
Berg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Griffin?
Berg working Griffin over with strikes here.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Griffin regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg passes to side control. #T3#
Griffin tries to buck Berg off but Berg is having none of it.
Griffin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berg tries to move to mount but Griffin blocks the move with his legs.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Berg trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg slows the pace down in half guard.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matt Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hysse Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berg 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hysse Berg!
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Event:
TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Berg misses with a wild body shot.
Berg swings for the body but Lister moves out of range.
#TD#
Berg scores with a takedown into Lister's guard.
Berg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lister's guard. #SUB#
Berg is working for a kimura but Lister is defending it quite comfortably.
Lister on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lister wants to control but Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Berg moves into full mount! Lister won't be happy about that!
Berg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Berg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berg lands a couple of good shots and Lister has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lister looks winded!
Berg lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berg is not going to allow Lister to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berg working for the choke.
Berg controlling well, preventing Lister from escaping the position.
Lister takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Lister is rocked!#T2#
Berg controlling the position well here. Lister rolled but Berg kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lister is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
Berg lands a series of strikes from the back and Lister goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hysse Berg!
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Event:
TGC 6: Kovalskii vs Rollins
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Berg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berg manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Crane blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Berg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Crane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane won't allow Berg to sweep him here.
Crane wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Crane preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Berg.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Berg is retaining full guard. #T1#
Berg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crane.
Berg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crane with a nice head shot there.
Berg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berg advances to half guard. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily.
Crane is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Thibodeauxs, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Crane won't allow Berg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Berg. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Crane taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions off his back.
Berg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crane is trying desperately to improve position.
Berg landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berg tries to control but Crane wriggling away.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crane is bucking up trying to escape but Berg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Crane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crane is working to get back to half guard.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Berg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Berg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Crane is rocked!#T4##SUB2#
Berg looking to secure an arm triangle but Crane defends it well.
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crane is working to get back to half guard.
Crane seems to have got his legs back now.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Crane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berg working Crane over with strikes here.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg 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#
Berg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crane moves away.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane throws a sloppy head kick and Berg moves out of range easily.
Berg swings for the body but Crane moves out of range.
#TD#
Crane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berg is trying to defend but Crane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berg won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Berg tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg. #SUB#
Crane is working for a kimura but Berg is defending it quite comfortably.
Berg 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.
Berg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Berg is working away. #T1##SUB#
Crane seems to be looking for submissions.
Berg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Crane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berg is controlling Crane's trapped leg to prevent Crane from advancing to side control.
Crane passes to full mount!
Berg prevents Crane from taking his back.
Berg 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.
Crane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crane is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berg reverses the position - he's now on top in Crane's guard. #T2#
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Crane's brow.
Berg advances position into side control!
Crane is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berg connects with a decent elbow.
Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hysse Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crane sneaks back into half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Crane tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Crane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crane 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##SUB#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Berg defends the submission attempt.
Berg tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg.
Berg regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Berg looking for a sweep. Not yet Berg, not yet.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crane throws an elbow that misses. Berg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crane's guard. Nice move by Berg!#REVB##SUB#
Crane looking for a guillotine here but Berg defends easily.
Berg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Frank Crane will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Berg shoots in but Crane avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Crane scores with a takedown into Berg's guard.
Crane throws a strike but Berg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle but Berg pushes his legs off easily.
Berg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Crane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berg forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Crane looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg content just to control the position here.
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Berg isn't that keen on the idea.
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Crane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berg scoring with strikes but Crane is staying in there.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Crane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berg prevents Crane from getting the reversal.
Crane 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.
Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berg is pressing down on Crane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crane is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Berg. #T2#
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berg winds up and cracks Crane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berg passes to full mount!
Berg landing punches.
Crane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crane regains half guard.
Crane is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Crane looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Berg pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Crane manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Crane is pressing down on Berg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Crane looking for subs off his back but Berg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crane keeps working.
Crane regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle here but Berg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
Crane is looking to regain half guard here but Berg keeps moving and retains side control.
Crane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crane regains half guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane trying to get back to full guard but Berg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crane is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg really 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.
#R4#
Crane misses the body punch #TD2#
and Berg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg prevents Crane from improving his position.
Berg working Crane over with strikes.
Berg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Crane's hands, connecting with Crane's forehead.
Berg trying to mount his opponent but Crane defends it.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Crane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg is keen to just control but Crane is a slippery customer.
Berg works his way into full mount!
Berg looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crane regains half guard.#T2#
Crane wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Crane is staying active underneath Berg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Berg seems content to control.
Crane is pressing down on Berg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg is working Crane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berg works over Crane with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berg defends well.#T3##SUB#
Crane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Berg stays in close to Crane's body and controls the position.
Berg forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane tries to roll over but Berg keeps him under control.
Berg works his way into side control.
Crane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Crane throwing shots but Berg is blocking nicely.
Crane tries to pass to full mount but Berg defends it.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Crane is working for a submission of some sort.
Crane passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Berg throws a hook but Crane blocks it.#TD2#
Berg shoots in and bounces Crane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crane 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#
Crane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Crane moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berg has worked his arm free - good work by Berg!
Crane sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Berg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Berg defends the submission attempt.
Berg lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Berg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Crane throwing strikes but Berg recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Berg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crane.
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berg gets back to full guard.
Crane works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hysse Berg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Crane wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Berg is trying to keep Crane in close.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crane distracts Berg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg looking for a sweep. Not yet Berg, not yet.
Crane throwing strikes but missing.
Crane throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg 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.#T3#
Crane forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berg won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Crane there.
Berg is in trouble now - Crane has advanced to mount!
Crane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Crane fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Crane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Berg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Berg and Crane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Berg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Crane has hold of Berg's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Berg tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crane cranks the arm and Berg screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Berg, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Crane!
Frank Crane is the new middleweight champion!
Frank Crane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 3: FW Title GP Round 1
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
White defending well as Berg loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Berg is being controlled here.
Berg is trying to improve his position.
Berg can't do much from the bottom here.
Berg is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to control the action but Berg is working from the bottom. #T1#
Berg sneaks back into half guard.
Berg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White wants to stand and escape but instead Berg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Berg is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Berg stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White is trying to get back to his feet.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Berg is chipping away with strikes.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Berg 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.
Berg working White over with strikes here. #T3#
Berg landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
Berg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but White is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White wants to hold on but Berg pushes him away.
Berg blocks White's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Berg lands a heavy elbow.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
White taking shots to the head. #ROC#
White is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Chris White's cut even more.
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!
White is bucking up trying to escape but Berg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
Berg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#
Chris White's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris White's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hysse Berg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Masters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Masters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Masters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Berg working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berg's head.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masters stands up over Berg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Berg is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Masters wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Masters trying to control the position here.
Masters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Masters is in close to Berg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters'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.
Masters preventing the sweep.
Masters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masters cracks Berg with a solid left hand.#T3#
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Berg has momentary wrist control but Masters slips an elbow through the middle.
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters pushes down on Berg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masters moves into full mount! Berg won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Berg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masters unloading with bombs!
Masters trying to control but Berg is having none of it.
Masters dominating with strikes here.
Masters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Masters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Berg throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berg gets back to full guard.
Masters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masters's guard. #REVB#
Masters pulls Berg in close to his closed guard and prevents Berg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berg's guard. #REVR#
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Masters won't allow Berg to sweep him here. #T1#
Berg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masters's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berg wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berg can do to turn this around?
Masters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Masters scoring with some ground and pound.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Masters connects with a couple of short punches.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Masters scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Masters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masters scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Berg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berg is looking to improve his position.
Masters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ken Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masters slips a nice elbow through Berg's hands, connecting with Berg's forehead.
Masters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Masters slips a nice elbow through Berg's hands, connecting with Berg's forehead.
Masters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Masters seems content to control.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Berg's temple. #SUB2#
Berg looking for submissions off his back.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Masters trying to advance position but Berg counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard.
Masters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg moves out of range of the leg kick from Masters.
Berg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berg misses with a straight right.
Masters throws a low kick but Berg moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters.#TD2#
Berg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masters's guard.
Masters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Masters wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masters is working Berg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masters advances position into side control!
Berg is not content to let Masters control the position.
Berg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hysse Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Berg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masters wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Masters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masters working the head and body with strikes.
Berg is not content to let Masters control the position.
Berg is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
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. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Berg's temple.
Masters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berg is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Masters 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.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Masters.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Masters sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Masters working Berg over with strikes.
Berg is refusing to be controlled, as Masters sits in half guard.
Masters wants to pass to mount but Berg is defending the position.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berg.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Berg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masters defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masters 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters!
A very excited looking Ken Masters 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.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 4
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Berg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umbu pinned against the cage. Umbu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Umbu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umbu lands a shoulder strike.
Berg is looking to break free of the clinch but Umbu has double underhooks.
Umbu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umbu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Umbu lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbu gets through Berg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Umbu.
Umbu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Umbu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berg up against the cage.
Umbu leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Umbu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berg backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umbu as Berg tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Umbu.#TD#
Berg wants the takedown. Umbu is fighting it off but Berg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Umbu's guard against the cage.
Umbu trying to control the position.
Umbu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berg has passed into side control.
Umbu struggling a bit here.
Umbu is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Berg is putting a hurting on Umbu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berg cracks Umbu with a big right hand but Umbu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berg scoring with punches from side control.
Berg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Umbu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berg lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Umbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umbu struggling a bit here.
Berg wants to control but Umbu is keeping him busy. #T3#
Umbu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berg in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg advances to mount.
Berg lands a couple of good shots and Umbu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Umbu covers up after that shot from Berg.
Umbu takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Umbu is rocked!
Umbu is covering up but some of the strikes from Berg are getting through and doing damage.
Umbu is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
Umbu trying to control the hands but Berg breaks the grip.
Berg connects with a big shot to the side of Umbu's head.
#T4#
Berg connects with a couple of big shots that have Umbu covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Umbu! Berg fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hysse Berg!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 3
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Berg punishes Wok's body with a nice straight punch.
Wok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berg shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Wok shoots in and gets a takedown into Berg's guard.#ES#
Berg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Wok scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wok misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wok cracks Berg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wok landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wok connects with a decent elbow.
Wok misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wok lands an elbow.
Wok controlling from side mount.
Wok is looking to take a break and control but Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Wok working away.
Wok scores with punches from side control.
Berg is trying to improve his position.
Wok throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wok controlling the position.
Berg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wok connects with a decent elbow.
Wok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
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.
Berg taking a bit of punishment here - Wok scoring with strikes.
Wok looks up at the clock and then as Berg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wok smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Berg is not content to let Wok control the position.
Berg is looking for a sweep.
Wok is putting a hurting on Berg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Wok's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Berg is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wok in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wok is working Berg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berg dodges the ground and pound from Wok.#T3#
Wok cracks Berg with a big right hand but Berg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berg can't do much from the bottom here.
Wok is looking to take a break and control but Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wok tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Wok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wok but great work by Berg.
Berg is looking to take a break and control but Wok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wok tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The strikes coming from Berg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wok sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wok reverses the position - he's now on top in Berg's guard.
Wok wants to control from the top but Berg keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wok Wok dominated that round.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wok shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berg lands a slapping body shot.
Berg leaves Wok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wok Wok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berg lands a glancing blow to the side of Wok's head.
Berg moves in looking to clinch but Wok pushes him off.
Wok misses with a takedown attempt - Berg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hysse Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wok Wok.
Berg jabs Wok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wok shoots and misses #TD#
and Berg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wok is trying to maintain the position but Berg is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Wok taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berg.
Wok trying to control the position.
Wok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wok throwing strikes from guard but Berg blocks nicely. #T2#
Berg wants to sweep here but Wok controlling him for the moment.
Wok scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wok preventing the sweep.
Berg is looking to sweep but instead, Wok has passed into half guard.
Berg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wok scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wok takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Still in half guard, Wok seems content to control.#SUB2#
Wok 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.
Wok is trying to control. Berg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wok drops an elbow to the side of Berg's head.
Wok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berg's head. #SUB2#
Wok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berg has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berg is looking to get back to full guard here but Wok has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wok trying to control the position but Berg is working away.
Berg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Wok are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Berg's face as Wok controls the position.
Wok working the ground and pound.
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 Hysse Berg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Wok darts in looking for a takedown but Berg gets double underhooks and turns Wok into the cage.
Wok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berg's waist but Berg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wok off to one side.
No luck for Wok with that takedown attempt.
Berg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wok manages to circle out of the way.
Hysse Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wok Wok.
Wok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Berg has closed the distance and engaged Wok in a clinch.
#TD#
Berg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wok regains guard.
Wok is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
Berg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wok Wok has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wok pulls Berg in close to his closed guard and prevents Berg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wok works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Wok pulls Berg in close to prevent any damage.
Wok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berg postures up in Wok's guard and throws a big left but Wok blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Berg gets a takedown into half guard.
Wok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Wok is adopting a defensive guard.
Berg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berg trying to control but Wok is working from the bottom.
Wok managing to control the position.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Wok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berg slaps away a takedown attempt from Wok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wok misses with a takedown attempt - Berg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berg lands a slapping body shot.
Berg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wok Wok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Berg gets a takedown into half guard.
Wok Wok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wok gets full guard.
Wok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berg.
Wok trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berg wants to control from the top but Wok keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hysse Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berg 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Hysse Berg!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Hysse Berg!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hysse Berg!
Hysse Berg wins by unanimous decision!
Hysse Berg took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Berg or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Berg keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Mycroft Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hysse Berg.
Berg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes dodges the punch combination from Berg.
Holmes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berg shoots for a takedown but Holmes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Holmes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berg is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Berg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Berg keeps moving.
Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg 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.
Holmes works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holmes pushes down on Berg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Berg has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berg controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Berg wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Berg managing to control the position.
Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holmes's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Holmes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Berg has picked Holmes up and slammed him! Holmes can't keep hold of the triangle and Berg manages to pass to side control!
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Holmes trying to remain calm as Berg controls from the top position.
Holmes sneaks back into half guard.
Berg working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berg working the head and body with strikes.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hysse Berg will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holmes looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Berg's legs - danger averted.
Berg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Holmes is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg slips nicely into half guard.
Berg working over Holmes with some ground and pound. Holmes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.
Berg is pushing down on Holmes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holmes is fighting to maintain full guard but Berg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes is not content to let Berg control the position.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Berg moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Hysse Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berg looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Berg looking to finish Holmes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Holmes!
Berg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.
Berg with good strikes from the mount here!
Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Berg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground.
Berg with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Berg working Holmes over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Berg! Holmes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hysse Berg!
Hysse Berg took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvatori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berg's waist but Berg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatori off to one side.
Berg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvatori sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Salvatori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatori tries for a takedown but Berg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvatori tries to clinch #TD#
and Berg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Berg is nestled in close to Salvatori, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Salvatori's hands, connecting with Salvatori's forehead.
Salvatori is looking to improve his position.
Berg working Salvatori over with strikes.
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!
Salvatori taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Salvatori is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Salvatori is rocked!
Berg uses his free foot to push down on Salvatori's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salvatori.
Salvatori tries to hold on but Berg postures up.
Berg controlling from the full mount.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Salvatori tries to reverse the position but Berg maintains control.
Berg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Salvatori hang on?
Salvatori looks winded!
Berg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Salvatori is still in real trouble! Can Berg finish him?
Berg softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Salvatori is out cold! Berg jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hysse Berg!
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