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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Seens (ranked 2499 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 337 p4p, 515 weight class). Seens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SexyBack. Antonio Bertarelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Seens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertarelli with a nice cross.
Seens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bertarelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seens.
We've been informed that Bertarelli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bertarelli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bertarelli defends well and Seens ends up having to push Bertarelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bertarelli prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Seens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bertarelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bertarelli has had enough of the clinch but Seens keeps him there for the moment.
Bertarelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Seens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bertarelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bertarelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertarelli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bertarelli.
Bertarelli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bertarelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Bertarelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seens doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Bertarelli.
Seens drops his hands momentarily and Bertarelli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bertarelli lands with a right hand.
Seens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bertarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bertarelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seens stays in close to Bertarelli's body and controls the position.
Seens postures up in Bertarelli's guard and throws a big left but Bertarelli blocks it.
Bertarelli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seens controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seens is working Bertarelli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertarelli being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertarelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seens stopping the sweep attempt from Bertarelli.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Seens shoots for a double leg takedown but Bertarelli sprawls well. He's pushed Seens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seens dives in for a single leg takedown but Bertarelli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seens wants a takedown but no success here.
Seens tries for a takedown but Bertarelli manages to get underhooks.
Bertarelli has Seens pushed against the cage.
Seens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bertarelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seens wants a takedown.
Bertarelli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bertarelli counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Seens with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seens misses with a takedown
and Bertarelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bertarelli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Seens scores with a takedown into Bertarelli's guard.
Bertarelli is looking to stand back up but Seens counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bertarelli.
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!
Bertarelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bertarelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bertarelli wants to control but Seens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seens wants to pass the guard but Bertarelli is defending well.
Seens drops an elbow to the side of Bertarelli's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Bertarelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bertarelli stuffs the takedown.
Bertarelli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bertarelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bertarelli scores with a jab to the head.
Seens needs to keep his hands up - Bertarelli had a free shot at his head there.
Seens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bertarelli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bertarelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bertarelli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Seens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seens misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seens shoots in but Bertarelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antonio Bertarelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bertarelli.
Seens fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertarelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bertarelli leaves Seens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertarelli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bertarelli defends well and Seens ends up having to push Bertarelli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seens has Bertarelli pressed against the cage, preventing Bertarelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bertarelli tries to circle away but Seens has him pinned against the cage.
Bertarelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bertarelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Seens backwards.
Bertarelli lands with a right to the head.
Seens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bertarelli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertarelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bertarelli tries to break free but Seens pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seens looking for a takedown.
Bertarelli is pressed up against the cage. Seens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bertarelli down to the mat. Bertarelli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bertarelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bertarelli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seens fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bertarelli pinned against the cage. Bertarelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bertarelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jonny Seens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bertarelli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seens or perhaps it was just good defense by Bertarelli, which made it look bad.
Bertarelli misses with a body shot.
Seens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seens shoots and misses
and Bertarelli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bertarelli scores with a punch to the head.
Jonny Seens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bertarelli throws a body shot but no joy.
Seens goes for a double leg but Bertarelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bertarelli continues to drive forward.
A nice left hand lands by Bertarelli.
Seens is rocked!
Bertarelli stops a takedown attempt from Seens.
Oh Seens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bertarelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Bertarelli knocks Seens out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Bertarelli!
After the fight, Antonio Bertarelli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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