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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Death Ma (ranked 4081 p4p, 3062 weight class) and Alessandro Berlusconi (ranked 522 p4p, 394 weight class). Death Ma has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Death Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alessandro Berlusconi!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma catches Berlusconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ma tries to clinch up but Berlusconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Berlusconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Ma.
Berlusconi's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Berlusconi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Ma as Berlusconi shoots in.
Ma feinted with a counter takedown.
Berlusconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berlusconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ma trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Ma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berlusconi trying to control the pace.
Ma has hold of Berlusconi's hands but Berlusconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berlusconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berlusconi is looking for a kimura here.
Ma pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berlusconi content to control rather than advance.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
Berlusconi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berlusconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ma defending well though.
Berlusconi not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Ma's temple.
Berlusconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berlusconi tries to pass to full mount but Ma defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Berlusconi there.
Berlusconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berlusconi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlusconi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berlusconi throwing shots but Ma is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berlusconi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berlusconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berlusconi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berlusconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Ma's guard.
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berlusconi gets a takedown into half guard.
Berlusconi not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi working over Ma with some ground and pound. Ma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berlusconi in particular looking to stall.
Berlusconi wants to pass the guard but Ma is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ma wants to get back to his feet.
Berlusconi trying to mount his opponent but Ma defends it.
Berlusconi controlling the pace.
Berlusconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alessandro Berlusconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Berlusconi.
Ma trying to control but Berlusconi postures up.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Ma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berlusconi wants to pass to mount but Ma is defending the position.
Well, if Berlusconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes.
Berlusconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Berlusconi seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Berlusconi fails to land the takedown.
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berlusconi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Berlusconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berlusconi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berlusconi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berlusconi is working Ma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlusconi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berlusconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berlusconi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berlusconi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berlusconi tries for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
Ma is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berlusconi connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berlusconi decides to stand back up.
Ma moves in looking to clinch but Berlusconi pushes him off.
Berlusconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ma moves into the clinch.
Ma tries to stall but Berlusconi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berlusconi pulls guard effortlessly.
Ma is looking to stand up but Berlusconi won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlusconi pulls Ma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berlusconi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ma wanted to stand there but Berlusconi had control of the position.
Berlusconi controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alessandro Berlusconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berlusconi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Death Ma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berlusconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Berlusconi ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Death Ma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.
Berlusconi gets the takedown into side control.
Ma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Berlusconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berlusconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Death Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Berlusconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berlusconi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Berlusconi!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Berlusconi 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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hype
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