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Event:
RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Pontes throws a jab but it's blocked by Berisha.
Berisha shoots in but Pontes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berisha slips a jab from Pontes.
Berisha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pontes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pontes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#
Berisha is rocked!
Berisha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pontes finds Berisha's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Berisha flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Pontes lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Berisha will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nuno Pontes!
Our winner, Nuno Pontes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Galley throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galley tries to move into range but Berisha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galley throws a hook but Berisha blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berisha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Berisha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berisha is in Galley's guard.#ES#
Galley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A shot in the inside from Galley.
Galley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galley tries a body shot but Berisha blocks it.
#TD2#
Galley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Berisha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galley to the mat. Galley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Galley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berisha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Galley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berisha is looking to break free of the clinch but Galley has double underhooks.
Galley scores with a shoulder strike.
Berisha is working for takedown but Galley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galley tries to work over Berisha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berisha has Galley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Galley.
Berisha looks winded!
Galley scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Galley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Galley.
Galley pushes Berisha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Galley.
Galley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berisha takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Galley.
Galley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berisha.
Galley lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Galley breaks from the clinch.
Galley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Galley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Berisha is rocked!
Facundo Galley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galley circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Berisha tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Galley wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Facundo Galley!
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Event:
RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Berisha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pallas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berisha postures up.
#SUB2#
Berisha 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.
Berisha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallas keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Berisha postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Pallas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berisha is pushing down on Pallas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallas is fighting to maintain full guard but Berisha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Pallas punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Berisha is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Pallas 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.#SUB#
Pallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallas is looking to improve his position.
Berisha working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pallas's thigh. Pallas counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pallas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berisha is aware though and is defending well.
Pallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving. #SUB#
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berisha with a nice head shot there.
Berisha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Berisha tries to stand but Pallas is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pallas keeping moving, preventing Berisha from controlling successfully.
Pallas controls Berisha momentarily but Berisha frees himself.
Pallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Berisha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berisha has managed to get both his arms back between Pallas's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pallas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pallas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berisha controls the pace.
Berisha with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Berisha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berisha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pallas trying to keep a closed guard but Berisha is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berisha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pallas eats them both and turns towards Berisha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Athan Pallas has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Berisha drives through with a takedown into Pallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berisha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armend Berisha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athan Pallas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Berisha drives through with a takedown into Pallas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Pallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berisha defends well.
Pallas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Berisha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berisha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berisha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallas trying to keep a closed guard but Berisha is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Pallas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berisha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pallas looking for subs off his back but Berisha has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pallas is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Berisha trying to work for an americana but Pallas has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berisha trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
Pallas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berisha postures up.
#SUB2#
Berisha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berisha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berisha wants to stand but Pallas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Berisha works over Pallas with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Berisha advances position into side control!
Pallas is trying to control Berisha's posture but Berisha avoids it.
Berisha trying to control the position but Pallas is working away.
Pallas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berisha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pallas manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Pallas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Berisha is tapping! Great win for Pallas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Athan Pallas!
Athan Pallas made sure to mention his sponsor, XFighter Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Reynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Berisha does no damage.
Reynolds attempts a counter takedown but Berisha avoids it well and moves away.
Berisha throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Berisha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds cracks Berisha with a solid left hand.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Berisha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Berisha looks winded!
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berisha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Berisha wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Berisha covers up, he's hurt! Reynolds keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reynolds and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reynolds can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniis Reynolds!
Deniis Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RISE 18 - Comeau vs Aron 2
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Berisha throws a right hand that Willemson ducks under and follows up with a left that Willemson also avoids with ease.
Berisha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willemson swivels and escapes.
Willemson throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Berisha misses.
Berisha shoots in looking for a takedown but Willemson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berisha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Willemson misses with a hook.
Willemson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Berisha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willemson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berisha is in Willemson's guard.
Berisha throwing strikes from guard but Willemson blocks nicely.
Berisha trying to control but Willemson is working from the bottom.
Berisha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha stops Willemson from standing up.
Willemson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berisha on the ground.
Berisha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willemson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Berisha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berisha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willemson's head.
Berisha wants to control from the top but Willemson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Berisha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Willemson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Willemson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Berisha is looking to cinch up a triangle. Willemson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Berisha's body to avoid the submission. Berisha has instead reached around Willemson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Berisha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Armend Berisha!
Armend Berisha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Anders Willemson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a great opponent i couldn't have asked for a better fight. I'd like to thank my organization for believing in my talents.'.
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Event:
RISE 13 - Ray vs Onera
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Berisha clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Rogers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berisha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Berisha takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Rogers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Berisha.
Rogers scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#
Berisha is rocked!
Rogers drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Berisha is in real trouble here! Rogers lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Rogers is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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Event:
RISE 7 - Kelly vs Suarez
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Berisha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berisha misses the jab.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
Destroyer jabs Berisha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berisha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berisha's coach down at Arvins Bootcamp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Berisha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Destroyer digs a good body shot into Berisha's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Berisha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Berisha moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
Meatball Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Berisha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Destroyer. Those never looked like landing.
Berisha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berisha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Berisha misses with an uppercut.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berisha manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Berisha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berisha slips under a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Berisha slips the punch.
Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Berisha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berisha slips a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer backing away here, and Berisha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Berisha is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Destroyer throws a jab when Berisha was well out of range.
Berisha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destroyer checks it well.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Berisha defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berisha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Berisha slips a jab from Destroyer.
Berisha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer sets himself, and Berisha steps forward looking for the clinch! Destroyer avoids it this time.
No joy there for Destroyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berisha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Destroyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berisha.
Destroyer looks for the body kick but Berisha saw that one coming.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berisha manages to avoid it.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer misses the jab.
Berisha throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Berisha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destroyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer tries to land a front kick but Berisha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Destroyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Berisha's head.
Destroyer lands a nice hook to Berisha's body. Berisha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Berisha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berisha throws out a counter right but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Berisha moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a left hand
and Berisha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer throws a leg kick
and Berisha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meatball Destroyer dominated that round.
That's time! Destroyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer misses with a looping right.
Berisha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berisha can do to turn this around?
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Destroyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berisha is able to avoid easily.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer misses with a straight right.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Berisha avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berisha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berisha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berisha.#T1#
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Berisha closes the distance and clinches up with Destroyer, looking for a takedown. Berisha pushes Destroyer against the cage but Destroyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meatball Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Berisha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destroyer as he avoids it easily.
Destroyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Destroyer swings for the body but Berisha moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Berisha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Berisha avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer misses with a body punch
and Berisha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Berisha.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Berisha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berisha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meatball Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armend Berisha.
Destroyer jabs Berisha right on the nose. Berisha blinks but takes it well.
Destroyer swings for the body but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Berisha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destroyer cracks Berisha with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berisha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Berisha has his takedown stuffed
and Destroyer counters with a straight right hand.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berisha with the counter takedown but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer looks to land a left hand but Berisha moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer misses with a combination
and Berisha counters with a nice uppercut.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
A lazy left from Destroyer finds it's target.
Destroyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Berisha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Destroyer has got the better of the exchanges.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut.
Berisha tries for a takedown but Destroyer circles away easily
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Destroyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berisha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Berisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Berisha darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Berisha into the cage.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berisha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meatball Destroyer 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer misses with a hook.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berisha was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Berisha feints the counter takedown.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berisha was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Berisha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Destroyer lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut
and Destroyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berisha goes for a double leg but Destroyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Destroyer continues to drive forward.
A punch lands to the side of Berisha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Destroyer misses with a hook. Berisha ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Berisha.
Destroyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer throws a hook but Berisha blocks it.
Destroyer lands with a right hand.
Berisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Berisha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berisha.
Meatball Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armend Berisha.
Destroyer takes a swing at Berisha's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer looks to land a combination but Berisha avoids it well.
Berisha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armend Berisha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Berisha. Berisha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Berisha is rocked!
Destroyer closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Berisha out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Meatball Destroyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Berisha with a poor takedown
and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berisha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Brewer counters by moving into the clinch.
Brewer stalling the fight.
Berisha tries to pull guard but Brewer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Brewer to work.
Brewer is pushing Berisha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berisha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brewer under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Toney Brewer has been cut.
Brewer slips a straight right by Berisha.
Berisha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berisha throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Brewer's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Berisha dives in looking to finish as Brewer flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Berisha's strikes! Berisha is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Brewer's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Brewer was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armend Berisha!
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