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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 22017 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police Officer (ranked 14562 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Police Officer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berthier shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berthier is defended easily by Officer.
Berthier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Officer counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Alexandre Berthier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Officer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Berthier regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (0) vs (2) Officer
Officer is stalling in the full guard.
Officer stands and throws Berthier's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (5) Officer
Officer just content to control the position.
Berthier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Officer staying calm.
Berthier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Officer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berthier tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Officer taking a breather here.
Berthier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Officer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Officer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (8) Officer
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berthier is trying to escape the mount.
Officer controlling his opponent.
Berthier tries to reverse the position but Officer maintains control.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Officer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Officer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Officer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Berthier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Officer looking to control but Berthier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Officer wants to control the pace but Berthier is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berthier working to try and regain half guard.
Berthier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Officer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (11) Officer
Officer controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is working to get back to half guard.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berthier is holding on tight.
Officer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Officer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Officer.
Berthier regains half guard.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Officer controlling the action here.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Officer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Officer passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (14) Officer
Berthier can't escape the position.
Officer controlling the position easily from mount.
Officer wants to take his opponent's back but instead Berthier manages to regain half guard.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Officer is looking to pass Berthier's guard but actually Berthier recovers to full guard.
Officer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Officer trying to control the position from guard on top but Berthier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berthier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berthier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Officer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Officer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Officer defends it easily.
Officer passes Berthier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Officer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Officer tries to pass to full mount but Berthier defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Officer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Officer controlling the action here.
Officer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berthier! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (17) Officer
Officer is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berthier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berthier gets full guard.
Officer stays in close to Berthier's body and controls the position.
Officer with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Officer wants to pass the guard but Berthier is keeping the position.
Officer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Officer passes Berthier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Officer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Officer trying to pass the guard but Berthier defending well.
Officer slows the pace down in half guard.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Officer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Officer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Berthier! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (20) Officer
Officer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Officer is continuing to stall.
Officer fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is looking to improve his position but Officer isn't that keen on the idea.
Officer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berthier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Officer forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (0) vs (23) Officer
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berthier is in bad spot here.
Officer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Officer wins on points by 23 to 0.
Police Officer made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 4138 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 22005 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Louis Alexandre Berthier enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kronos Doomsday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berthier drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doomsday (0) vs (2) Berthier
Berthier looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthier is still trying to improve position.
Doomsday is pulling down on Berthier's head to control his posture.
Berthier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier wants to control from the top but Doomsday keeps moving.
Berthier is pushing down on Doomsday's leg trying to pass to half guard. Doomsday is fighting to maintain full guard but Berthier has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doomsday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berthier trying to control the action but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Doomsday 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.
Doomsday is looking for a sweep. Berthier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berthier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berthier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
Berthier 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.
Berthier seems to be working for a kimura but Doomsday defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doomsday is just riding it out for now. Berthier eventually gives up the hold.
Berthier 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is trying to get back to full guard.
Berthier is working for a submission of some sort.
Berthier is working for an americana but Doomsday has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Berthier was thinking about the submission.
Doomsday looking for a sweep. Not yet Doomsday, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday keeping full guard, as Berthier tries to pass.
Berthier advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (0) vs (5) Berthier
Doomsday is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berthier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doomsday rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berthier's guard! Nice work there by Doomsday! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doomsday (2) vs (5) Berthier
Berthier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doomsday is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Berthier. Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (5) vs (5) Berthier
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier tries to bench press Doomsday off him but Doomsday keeps the position.
Berthier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doomsday (5) vs (7) Berthier
Berthier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berthier wants to work for an arm triangle but Doomsday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berthier is trying to control. Doomsday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berthier is trying to work for a kimura but Doomsday is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is doing well to control the position and prevent Berthier from advancing to side control.
Doomsday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berthier is looking to pass into half guard but Doomsday pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Doomsday is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doomsday (7) vs (7) Berthier
Doomsday pushing down on Berthier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Doomsday is pressing down on Berthier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berthier is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berthier tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berthier tries to get to full guard but Doomsday has control of the leg.
Doomsday is pressing down on Berthier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berthier is holding on for now.
Berthier is trying to get back to full guard.
Doomsday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Berthier won't allow Doomsday to pass to mount.
Berthier with the active half guard here but Doomsday passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (10) vs (7) Berthier
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday takes a little break here. Berthier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Berthier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doomsday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Doomsday is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Berthier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berthier keeps trying to improve his position.
Berthier trying to remain calm as Doomsday controls from the top position.
Berthier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doomsday off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doomsday (10) vs (11) Berthier
Berthier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Doomsday defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Berthier's arms.
Doomsday preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Berthier.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Berthier not allowing Doomsday to control his hands.
Doomsday is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Berthier gets his way!
Doomsday tries to escape the position.
Berthier is persistently looking for the submission but Doomsday is defending it well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Doomsday has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Berthier looking for the choke but no joy.
Doomsday is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Berthier wins on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Kim throws a leg kick which misses Berthier's front leg but catches the back leg as Berthier tries to avoid it.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berthier with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim digs a good hook to Berthier's body.
Berthier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berthier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Alexandre Berthier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim works over Berthier's head and body with a nice combination.
Berthier has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Berthier with a poor takedown
letting Kim counter with a right hand. #TD#
Berthier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kim throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berthier shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berthier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berthier is breathing heavily.
Berthier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Berthier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim lands a jab.
Berthier tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Berthier with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Berthier fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berthier tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a one-two to the body.
Berthier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with an inside leg kick.
Berthier misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Berthier tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a series of strikes. Berthier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berthier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a left to the body.
Berthier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Berthier with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berthier fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berthier shoots and misses
and Berthier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Berthier is rocked!
Kim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Berthier tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a three punch combo that has Berthier backing up. Berthier nods at Kim to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Berthier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Berthier to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Berthier looks to clinch but Kim throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Berthier taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yasol Kim!
Our winner, Yasol Kim, 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:
Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurmagomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berthier.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Berthier moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Berthier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Berthier slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berthier.
Nurmagomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berthier throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berthier feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Berthier lands a jab to Nurmagomedov's midsection.
Berthier is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Berthier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berthier rather than just go for the knockout.
Berthier scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berthier.
Berthier misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Berthier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
Berthier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Berthier is looking to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berthier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berthier manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Berthier is just out of range.#T2#
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Berthier.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Berthier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berthier throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Berthier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berthier works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Berthier throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berthier ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berthier punishes Nurmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berthier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Berthier.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Berthier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nurmagomedov.
Berthier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Alexandre Berthier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berthier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berthier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Berthier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nurmagomedov.
Berthier drops his hands momentarily and Nurmagomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berthier lands with a shot to the body.
Berthier lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Louis Alexandre Berthier is winning the standup battle so far.
Berthier thuds a left hand into Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Berthier ducks down to avoid it.
Berthier jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berthier!
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Berthier lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurmagomedov off the ropes and back into range.
Berthier misses with a low kick.
Berthier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurmagomedov at a distance.
Berthier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berthier.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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Event:
Rising Dragon: 1
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Nofud misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berthier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Berthier avoids the head kick by Nofud.
Nofud lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Berthier misses the target.
Berthier ducks right into an uppercut from Nofud.
Nofud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berthier misses the shot to the body.
Nofud throws a front kick to the face that drops Berthier face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Aingot Nofud!
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Event:
Elite Thai Showdown: 5
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Berthier motions for Po to come forward. Berthier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berthier misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Berthier throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Po misses its target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berthier.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
Berthier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Po closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Berthier crashing to the mat! Berthier uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berthier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berthier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Louis Alexandre Berthier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berthier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berthier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po throws a chopping leg kick but Berthier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berthier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berthier.
A jab lands there for Berthier.#CUT2#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Po takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Berthier tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
Berthier tries to land a leg kick but Po saw it coming and moves away.
Berthier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Berthier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Berthier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Berthier throws a good cross that connects.
Berthier misses with a low kick.
Berthier scores with a decent looking hook.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Po throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Po lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berthier doesn't seem phased though.
Po takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berthier connects with a leg kick. Po looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berthier takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Berthier is rocked!
Po on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berthier is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po takes a swing at Berthier's ribcage but misses.
Berthier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Po closes the distance and catches Berthier with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Berthier is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Berthier is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Berthier is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Po takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tong Po!
After winning the bout, Tong Po thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6518 p4p, 485 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 3018 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blues's choice of entrance music: Chance The Rapper - Angels. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berthier shoots in for a double leg but Blues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berthier shoots for a double leg takedown but Blues sprawls well. He's pushed Berthier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Berthier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blues is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berthier to the mat. Berthier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (0) vs (2) Blues
Blues slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berthier 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.
Berthier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blues doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blues manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blues defends it easily.
Berthier looking for a guillotine here but Blues defends easily.
Berthier has his foot on Blues's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blues works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blues defends it easily.
Berthier is looking for a triangle but Blues pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blues slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blues defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues wants to pass the guard but Berthier is keeping the position.
Berthier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blues is aware though and is defending well.
Berthier is looking for a triangle but Blues pushes his legs off easily.
Blues stays in close to Berthier's body and controls the position.
Berthier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blues passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (5) Blues
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berthier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (0) vs (7) Blues
Berthier is looking to improve his position but Blues isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (0) vs (10) Blues
Blues is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blues is trying to stick to Berthier's back but Berthier is turning into Blues. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Blues's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berthier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (10) Blues
Berthier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blues manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berthier has Blues in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (12) Blues
Berthier looking for subs off his back but Blues has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for subs from the bottom but Blues mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (2) vs (15) Blues
Berthier working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Blues content just to control the position here.
Berthier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blues with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berthier regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blues in particular looking to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blues prevents Berthier from improving his position.
Blues perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berthier actively working from the bottom here.
Blues stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Berthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blues pulls his head out easily.
Berthier actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blues passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (2) vs (18) Blues
Berthier tries to buck Blues off but Blues is having none of it.
Berthier tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blues presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (2) vs (20) Blues
Blues moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (2) vs (23) Blues
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Blues controlling the positon.
Berthier wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Blues.
Blues is continuing to stall.
Berthier breaks Blues's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (4) vs (23) Blues
Berthier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blues swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to pass the guard but Blues is keeping the position.
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blues looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blues looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blues! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (4) vs (27) Blues
Blues controls the position.
Let's hope that Blues has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blues wins on points by 27 to 4.
An out of breath Monday Blues thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6541 p4p, 486 weight class) and Timur Frunze (ranked 1193 p4p, 70 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Timur Frunze!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berthier misses with a takedown
and Frunze counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frunze.
Berthier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frunze has Berthier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frunze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berthier tumbling to the mat - Frunze dives into Berthier's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (0) vs (2) Frunze
Frunze forces his way into half guard.
Frunze is trying to work for a kimura but Berthier is defending well.
Berthier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frunze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frunze is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (0) vs (5) Frunze
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frunze prevents Berthier from getting the reversal.
Berthier is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Frunze has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Berthier (0) vs (8) Frunze
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Frunze has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Frunze is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berthier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frunze looking for the choke from the back.
Frunze doesn't have the hooks in and Berthier manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (8) Frunze
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frunze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frunze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frunze! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (2) vs (12) Frunze
Berthier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frunze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berthier keeps working.
Frunze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berthier is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Frunze is tapping! Great win for Berthier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Louis Alexandre Berthier! |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 6583 p4p, 486 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 13177 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Alexandre Berthier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berthier gets a double leg takedown into Theron's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berthier (2) vs (0) Theron
Theron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berthier advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Berthier (5) vs (0) Theron
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
Theron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berthier is looking to take a break and control but Theron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berthier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Theron, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron tries to buck Berthier off but Berthier is having none of it.
Theron gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berthier.
Theron looking for submissions off his back.
Theron wants to improve his position but Berthier is controlling well.
Berthier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Theron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berthier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theron tries to roll over but Berthier keeps him under control.
Theron is defending against the submission attempts here by Berthier.
Berthier is working for a kimura but Theron is defending it quite comfortably.
Berthier is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Theron to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Berthier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Theron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Theron has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (5) vs (2) Theron
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron is stalling in the full guard.
Theron looking to sit in guard and control but Berthier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (7) vs (2) Theron
Berthier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berthier drops back looking for a leg! Theron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Theron manages to kick Berthier off! Berthier jumps back into Theron's guard.
Berthier tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berthier (7) vs (4) Theron
Theron content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berthier has locked up a guillotine! Berthier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Theron is holding on here and Berthier must be using up a lot of energy. Theron has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berthier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Louis Alexandre Berthier! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Cheating lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berthier at a distance.
#CL2#
Cheating moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cheating manages to break the clinch.
Cheating ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Cheating drives through and clinches with Berthier against the cage.
#BC2#
Cheating breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Berthier as Cheating shoots in.
Berthier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheating throws a hook but Berthier blocks it.
A cross from Cheating lands.
Cheating connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berthier momentarily.
#ROC2#
Berthier is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Cheating lands a beautiful left hook that drops Berthier. Berthier tries to recover but Cheating is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Berthier lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mom Cheating!
Mom Cheating made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BCS 10
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
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Event:
BCS 8
Date: Nov 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Underwood connects with a high kick.
Underwood throws the left hand but Berthier avoids the punch easily.
Berthier feinted with a counter takedown.
Underwood lunges at Berthier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berthier's hand.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Berthier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berthier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Underwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Underwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Underwood scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood catches Berthier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berthier's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berthier scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Berthier is rocked!
Underwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Berthier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berthier tries to move into range but Underwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berthier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Underwood drops Berthier with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Berthier! Underwood dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gage Underwood!
Gage Underwood decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luka Perovic (ranked 3299 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 3599 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Perovic shoots and misses
and Berthier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Perovic! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perovic (0) vs (4) Berthier
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Perovic manages to get back to half guard.
Perovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berthier is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berthier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier is looking to take a break and control but Perovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic trying to control here.
Berthier is keen to just control but Perovic is a slippery customer.
Berthier is thwarting Perovic's attempts to control the position.
Berthier seems to be looking for submissions.
Berthier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Perovic'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.
Berthier wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berthier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berthier's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perovic (4) vs (4) Berthier
Perovic controls the action.
I really don't envy Berthier right now.
Perovic controlling the position well here. Berthier rolled but Perovic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier tries to roll but Perovic sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Perovic is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
Berthier is still trying to improve position.
Perovic keeps control of the position easily here as Berthier tries to buck him off.
Perovic is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Berthier right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perovic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berthier for as long as he can get away with.
Berthier rolls, trying to escape but Perovic keeps control of the position.
Perovic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Berthier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Berthier for a finish.
Perovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perovic continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier wants to escape the position.
Perovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berthier defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Berthier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perovic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Perovic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Berthier is in real trouble here. Perovic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Berthier is tapping out! Perovic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luka Perovic!
Luka Perovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Silver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berthier's calf.
Berthier moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target. #TD#
Berthier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Berthier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silver moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silver! #REVB#
Berthier is looking to reverse the position.
Silver working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU2#
Silver decides to stand back up.
Berthier shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Berthier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Berthier takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Silver instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Berthier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Berthier.
Berthier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berthier's efforts to push away.
Silver leaning against his opponent.
#T2##BC2#
Silver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Berthier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Silver manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Berthier fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Silver gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Silver keeps control of Berthier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Alexandre Berthier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Donk. Silver catches Berthier right on the button with a cross.
Berthier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berthier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berthier walks into a straight right hand from Silver.
Berthier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silver can pounce on him.
Silver throws the left hand but Berthier avoids the punch easily.
Berthier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Berthier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berthier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silver stuffs the takedown attempt from Berthier. Berthier gets slowly back to his feet.
Silver misses the jab.
Berthier looks for a takedown but Silver sprawls well.
Silver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Silver punishes Berthier's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Berthier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.
Berthier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Berthier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berthier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Berthier is rocked!
Berthier tries to move into range but Silver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Berthier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Berthier to the canvas! Berthier doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Silver keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
BCS 3
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bokhchuud clinches up against the cage.
Bokhchuud is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Berthier is defending well.
Berthier can't get the takedown.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berthier's defenses.
Bokhchuud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berthier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berthier wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Bokhchuud lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berthier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bokhchuud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bokhchuud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bokhchuud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berthier swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bokhchuud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokhchuud trying to control but Berthier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berthier working for a triangle but Bokhchuud defends it easily.
Berthier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bokhchuud controls the pace.#SUB#
Bokhchuud is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berthier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bokhchuud is looking to defend but Berthier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bokhchuud! Berthier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bokhchuud taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The defeated Khuchtei Bokhchuud had this to say: 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.
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Event:
BCS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Berthier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berthier takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nikolov is looking to chop away at Berthier's legs.
Berthier is looking to counter the offense by Nikolov and move into the clinch.
Berthier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikolov avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Nikolov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Alexandre Berthier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berthier takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berthier is defended easily by Nikolov.
Berthier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berthier moves out of range as Nikolov strikes.
Berthier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nikolov looks to land a left hand but Berthier moved out of range nicely.
Berthier feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berthier or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikolov, which made it look bad. #T2#
Nikolov connects with the punch.
Nikolov 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.
#ROC2#
Berthier is rocked!
Nikolov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Berthier fails to land the takedown.
Nikolov jabs Berthier right on the nose. Berthier blinks but takes it well.
Oh Berthier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Nikolov.
Nikolov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Berthier right on the button. Berthier goes down! Nikolov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nikolov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Nikolov!
Our winner, Vladimir Nikolov, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Berthier shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Berthier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Berthier drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Berthier as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Johnson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Berthier! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Little (ranked 3617 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 2444 p4p, 0 weight class). Little comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Roger Little has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Roger Little! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Berthier shoots in for a double leg but Little sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Little appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berthier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Little tries to counter with a takedown but Berthier is quick to defend against it.
Louis Alexandre Berthier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berthier to the ground. Little is now in Berthier's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Little (2) vs (0) Berthier
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier is looking for a triangle but Little pushes his legs off easily.
Berthier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Little has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Little works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Little stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Little (5) vs (0) Berthier
Little prevents Berthier from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Little'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little looking to control and managing it successfully.
Little seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berthier for as long as he can get away with.
Little's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Little controlling his opponent.
Berthier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little content just to control the position here.
Berthier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berthier regains half guard.
Little takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Little sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Little continues to stall.
Little tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berthier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Little controlling the pace.
Berthier actively working from the bottom here.
Little will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Little is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Little looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Little trying to pass the guard but Berthier defending well.
Berthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Little pulls his head out easily.
Little looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berthier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Little controlling the action here.
Little wants to free his trapped foot but Berthier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berthier is looking for a sweep. Little is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berthier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berthier looking for submissions off his back.
Berthier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Little passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Little (8) vs (0) Berthier
Berthier stops Little from passing to mount.
Little taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Little is trying to get an arm triangle but Berthier is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Little works to advance to full mount. Berthier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Little (10) vs (0) Berthier
Little looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berthier is looking to improve his position but Little isn't that keen on the idea.
Little content just to control the position here.
Berthier is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Little with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Berthier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Little tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berthier is looking to improve his position but Little isn't that keen on the idea.
Berthier has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Little (13) vs (0) Berthier
Berthier is in bad spot here.
Little is riding his opponent, not letting Berthier buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Little is hanging on to Berthier's back as he tries to escape.
Little keeps control of the position easily here as Berthier tries to buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Little.
More hug and hope from Little.
Berthier turns into Little and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Little (13) vs (2) Berthier
Berthier preventing the sweep.
Berthier trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Berthier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Little pulls Berthier in close to prevent any damage.
Little looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berthier preventing the sweep.
Little has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berthier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Little seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Little is trying to control the position but Berthier postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Little is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Little has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Little (15) vs (2) Berthier
Little content to stall in guard here.
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
Little passes Berthier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Little trying to control the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Little continues to hold on tight.
Berthier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Little controlling the action here.
Little has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Little (18) vs (2) Berthier
Little sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Berthier is looking to get to half guard.
Little controlling his opponent.
Berthier tries to reverse the position but Little maintains control.
Little controlling the position easily from mount.
Berthier can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little fails to take his opponent's back.
Little controlling the position easily from mount.
Little moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Little (21) vs (2) Berthier
And that's the end of the fight!
Little takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roger Little made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Goku clinches. #TD#
Goku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Berthier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goku to the mat. Goku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Berthier has gone for a leg lock! Goku slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berthier's guard.#REVB#
Goku is looking to stand up but Berthier won't let him.
Goku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berthier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Berthier looking for subs off his back but Goku has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Berthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goku pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berthier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Berthier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goku pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Berthier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Berthier looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Goku pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berthier is looking to get to half guard.
Goku is looking to stand but Berthier has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Berthier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Berthier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berthier throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Berthier looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Goku doesn't have the hooks in and Berthier manages to turn into his guard.
Berthier looking to sit in guard and control but Goku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Berthier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goku defends it easily.#SUB#
Berthier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Berthier is looking for a triangle but Goku pushes his legs off easily.
Goku must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Berthier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Goku throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Berthier's body to avoid the submission. Berthier has instead reached around Goku's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Berthier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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Event:
AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cape.
We've been hearing reports that Berthier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheers as Cape lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berthier doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Cape as Berthier shoots in.
Cape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cape throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Berthier.
Cape scores with a nice strike.
Cape lands a glancing blow to the side of Berthier's head.
Cape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cape is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berthier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cape sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Cape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cape jabs Berthier to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Cape moves into range and clinches up with Berthier.
Berthier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berthier up against the cage.
Cape tries a knee to the head but Berthier blocks it.
#T1#
Cape is pushing Berthier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berthier letting Cape take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berthier.
Cape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Berthier's face.
Cape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cape creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cape throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cape comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berthier blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Cape lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berthier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berthier has had enough of the clinch but Cape keeps him there for the moment.
Cape slowing the pace effectively.
Cape keeps control of Berthier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cape trying to land knees to the body.
Berthier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cape.
Cape tries to throw a body punch but Berthier avoids it by throwing Cape back against the cage.
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berthier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cape with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
The referee calls for Cape to work.
Cape working Berthier over with knees to the body.
Berthier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cape just leaning against Berthier, taking a breather.
Berthier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cape tries a knee to the head but Berthier blocks it.
Cape throws an elbow but it misses.
Berthier blocks an elbow strike from Cape.
Berthier wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Alexandre Berthier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berthier's defenses.
Cape is stalling here.
Berthier blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Cape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berthier blocks it with crossed arms.
Cape stalling.
Cape slows down the pace here.
Berthier is trying to break free.
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berthier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cape lands an elbow inside that Berthier shrugs off.
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but Berthier blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cape.
Cape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cape landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cape connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Cape.
Cape swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
Berthier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cape manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Cape.
Cape throws a leg kick which misses Berthier's front leg but catches the back leg as Berthier tries to avoid it.
Berthier dodges the punch combination from Cape.
Berthier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cape.
Berthier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berthier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cape.
Cape throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Berthier's head.
Cape takes a swing at Berthier's ribcage but misses.
Cape does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Berthier feinted with a counter takedown.
Talon Cape seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Berthier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cape getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cape throws a series of punches but Berthier avoids them all with ease.
Cape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Talon Cape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cape throws a body shot but no joy.
Berthier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cape as Berthier shoots in.
Berthier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berthier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berthier has a takedown stuffed.
Cape cracks the inside of Berthier's front leg.
A jab lands there for Cape.#T2#
Cape wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cape throws a series of strikes that have Berthier backpedaling.
Cape is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berthier rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cape moves into the clinch.
Berthier avoids the elbow strike from Cape, against the cage.
Cape prevents Berthier from breaking the clinch.
Berthier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cape stalls.
Cape slows down the pace here.
Cape misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Cape tries to land knees in the clinch but Berthier avoids the damage to the body.
Talon Cape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berthier.
Cape is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Cape.
Cape taking a breather.
Cape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cape.
Cape lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cape looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cape.
Talon Cape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cape.
Cape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berthier moves away.
Berthier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cape connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cape rushes Berthier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cape stops a takedown attempt from Berthier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Alexandre Berthier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cape misses with a knee strike.
Cape with a knee to the head.
Cape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berthier being controlled against the cage.
Cape effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cape.
Cape throws a chopping leg kick but Berthier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cape has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berthier shoots for a takedown but Cape saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cape scoring well with a low kick there.
Cape lands a leg kick that knocks Berthier off balance momentarily.
Berthier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cape tries a head kick but it misses.
Cape misses with a two punch combination.
Berthier tries to counter with a takedown but Cape is quick to defend against it.
Cape misses with a double jab.
Cape bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berthier's head.
Cape is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berthier is working for takedown but Cape is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cape misses with a knee to the head.
Berthier avoids the elbow strike from Cape, against the cage.
#TD#
Berthier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cape kicks off Berthier and gets to his feet.
Cape lands with a cross.
Cape throws a leg kick which misses Berthier's front leg but catches the back leg as Berthier tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cape lands a high kick!
Cape throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berthier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Berthier dodges the punch combination from Cape.
#CL2#
Cape has managed to clinch.
Berthier avoids the elbow strike from Cape, against the cage.
Berthier is trying to push Cape away but Cape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berthier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cape will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berthier up against the cage.
Cape landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cape lands an elbow that stopped Berthier in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Cape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Berthier managing to block the knees to the body from Cape.
Louis Alexandre Berthier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cape stalling the fight.
Cape is stalling here.
Cape tries to land a knee to the head but Berthier blocks with his arms.
Cape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berthier avoids it.#T4#
Berthier is looking to break free of the clinch but Cape has double underhooks.
Berthier blocks the elbow strike.
Berthier managing to block the knees to the body from Cape.
Cape stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berthier as Cape tries to tie him up.
Berthier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cape holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cape.
Cape misses the jab.
Berthier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berthier misses the shot to the body.
Cape tries a quick counter leg kick but Berthier is wise to it.
Cape tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berthier was well out of range. Poor timing from Cape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cape has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 24:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cape!
An out of breath Talon Cape thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Berthier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berglund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berglund looks to land a left hand but Berthier moved out of range nicely.
Berthier wants to counter the offense by Berglund and move into the clinch position.
Berglund connects with a jab.
Berthier shoots for a double leg takedown but Berglund sprawls well. He's pushed Berthier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berglund lunges at Berthier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berthier's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berglund throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Berthier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berglund won't be happy with that.
Berglund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Berthier swings around for an armbar but Berglund sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berthier's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Berglund is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berthier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Berglund is looking to defend but Berthier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Berglund! Berthier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Berglund taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Hart swinging wildly here.
Berthier tries to counter with a takedown but Hart is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Berthier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berthier showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Berthier is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Berthier is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Berthier maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hart could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Berthier has cracked it and Hart is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Berthier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Louis Alexandre Berthier (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Theron (ranked 14034 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charlie Theron enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Alexandre Berthier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charlie Theron!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Theron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Theron pulls guard successfully.
Berthier trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berthier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theron! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berthier (0) vs (4) Theron
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
Berthier is working hard here to advance position.
Theron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berthier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berthier is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berthier, who protects the arm well.
Berthier is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berthier looks to move to half guard but instead Theron has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berthier (0) vs (6) Theron
Berthier 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.
Theron seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Berthier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charlie Theron! |
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Event:
Evolution Title Night
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Berthier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sung under the eye.
Jung Hoon Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Berthier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berthier working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Berthier looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sung is defending well. Berthier quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sung has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Berthier celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Alexandre Berthier!
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