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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg has chosen "Psycho Killer" by the Talking Heads as his entrance music. Niko Berg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abel Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Niko Berg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg slips under a jab.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris looks to land a left hand but Berg moved out of range nicely.
Berg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harris is trying to defend but Berg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berg is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berg preventing the sweep.
Berg postures up.
Berg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berg has Harris in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Berg's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Berg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harris wants to stand but Berg is controlling his arm.
Harris trying to control the position but Berg is working away.
Harris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harris tries to stand but Berg is controlling his head.
Berg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Berg's head but Berg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris throws the left hand but Berg avoids the punch easily.
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris cracks Berg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harris is trying to defend but Berg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris wants to stand back up but Berg manages to pass into side control.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
Berg uses his free foot to push down on Harris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to hold on but Berg pushes him away.
Berg looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Harris really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Berg is going olschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
Berg looks gassed!
Berg is going olschool here, as he tries to force Harris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Harris shrugs it off.
Harris tries to reverse the position but Berg maintains control.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Berg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Berg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris regains half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Berg has control of the leg.
Berg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Berg is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berg prevents Harris from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Berg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harris's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abel Harris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris misses with a looping right.
Berg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Berg.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Berg coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berg is defended easily by Harris.
Niko Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg 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.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Abel Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Berg.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Berg moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Berg saw that one coming.
Abel Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Berg shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Berg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Harris misses.
Berg throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berg ducks right into an uppercut from Harris.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Berg slips under a jab from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Harris catches Berg right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Berg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berg's hands.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris throws a head kick but Berg moves out of range.
Abel Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harris's guard now.
Berg stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berg's guard.
Berg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Berg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Berg's legs - danger averted.
Harris trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Berg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris stands up and waves to Berg to follow him.
Harris throws a sloppy body shot
and Berg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Berg is having none of it.
Berg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berg drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Berg off! Berg jumps back into Harris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris moves out of range as Berg strikes.
Harris leaves Berg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris scores with a hook.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berg misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Berg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Berg moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris misses the jab.
Berg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris misses the jab.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abel Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Berg.
Berg misses with a double jab
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Berg moved out of range nicely.
Berg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Berg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Berg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berg won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Berg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Berg!
The referee warns Berg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berg is working to get back to half guard.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Harris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berg is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris decides to stand up.
Harris throws a jab when Berg was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berg!
Harris throws a hook to the side of Berg's head but Berg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Berg slips the punch.
Berg doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a hook but Berg blocks it.
Harris misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Berg digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
No luck for Berg with that takedown attempt.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Berg moves out of range easily.
Berg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Berg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Niko Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berg is trying for a kimura here. Harris looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Berg wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niko Berg!
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energy
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hype
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