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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Berkovicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berkovicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Undertaker Song. Juice has chosen Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Berkovicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Denzel Juice!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juice looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A combination from Berkovicz does no damage.
Berkovicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juice misses with a head kick.
Juice closes the distance but Berkovicz moves to the side
and Berkovicz counters with a left and a right that stings Juice.
Berkovicz lands the left hand.
Berkovicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berkovicz wants to clinch up but Juice keeps it at a distance.
Juice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juice walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovicz throws a front kick that sends Juice stumbling back into the cage.
Berkovicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denzel Juice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berkovicz moves into the clinch.
Berkovicz throws an elbow that misses.
Berkovicz is looking to break free of the clinch but Juice has double underhooks.
Berkovicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berkovicz catches Juice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berkovicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berkovicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Berkovicz cracks Juice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berkovicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkovicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berkovicz works Juice's body with a nice hook.
Berkovicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berkovicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berkovicz tries to clinch up
and Juice counters with a thumping low kick.
Berkovicz lands a slapping body shot.
Berkovicz stuns Juice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berkovicz is looking to wear down Juice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkovicz is defended easily by Juice.
Berkovicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkovicz stands up and beckons Juice to his feet.
Juice stuffs the takedown attempt from Berkovicz. Berkovicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Juice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berkovicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juice tries to bum rush Berkovicz with a series of wild strikes but Berkovicz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berkovicz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Berkovicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Berkovicz misses.
Berkovicz throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Berkovicz. Beautiful body shot.
Berkovicz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Berkovicz misses with a two punch combination.
Berkovicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Juice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berkovicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berkovicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Juice should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Berkovicz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Berkovicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juice manages to avoid it.
A jab from Berkovicz finds it's way through Juice's defenses.
Berkovicz scores with the left hand. Juice knows he should have avoided that one.
Juice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mike Berkovicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkovicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berkovicz.
Juice tries to clinch but Berkovicz moves out of range.
Mike Berkovicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Berkovicz lands a nice hook to Juice's body. Juice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juice is breathing heavily.
Berkovicz wants to clinch up but Juice keeps it at a distance.
Berkovicz looks to clinch
and Juice counters by moving into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Juice in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice has Berkovicz pressed against the cage, preventing Berkovicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berkovicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berkovicz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juice prevents Berkovicz from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Juice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berkovicz manages to break the clinch.
Mike Berkovicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juice avoids the body shot from Berkovicz.
Berkovicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Juice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berkovicz lands a really nice looking cross but Juice seems unphased.
Berkovicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juice looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berkovicz throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berkovicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berkovicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juice can do to turn this around?
Berkovicz throws out a powerful jab.
Juice walks into a straight right hand from Berkovicz.
Berkovicz takes a swing at Juice's ribcage but misses.
Berkovicz connects with a body shot.
Berkovicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berkovicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berkovicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkovicz digs a good body shot into Juice's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkovicz fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Juice as Berkovicz shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Berkovicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berkovicz misses with a straight left.
Juice tries to clinch up but Berkovicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Juice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Juice slips a jab and a cross from Berkovicz.
Juice clinches but Berkovicz breaks the clinch
and Berkovicz counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berkovicz wants to clinch but Juice slips to the side
and Juice counters with a good, hard body kick but Berkovicz shrugs it off.
Juice takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Berkovicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juice circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Berkovicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juice doesn't seem phased though.
Berkovicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Juice counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berkovicz clinches.
Juice tries a body shot but Berkovicz blocks it.
Berkovicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berkovicz connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Berkovicz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Berkovicz tries for a takedown but Juice circles away easily
and Juice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berkovicz throws a right and a left that Juice avoids nicely.
Berkovicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berkovicz thows a body kick. Juice tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juice walks into a straight right hand from Berkovicz.
Berkovicz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Berkovicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkovicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berkovicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkovicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Juice's hands.
Berkovicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juice counters with a series of strikes. Berkovicz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berkovicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juice moves away.
Juice staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berkovicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berkovicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berkovicz swings for the body but Juice moves out of range.
Berkovicz lands a jab to Juice's midsection.
Berkovicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berkovicz works over Juice's head and body with a nice combination.
Berkovicz lands with a nice combination. Juice backs away looking to recover.
Berkovicz throws a leg kick but Juice checks it.
Berkovicz throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berkovicz misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkovicz. Juice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berkovicz misses with a wild body shot.
Berkovicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berkovicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Berkovicz slams his shin into Juice's torso.
Berkovicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berkovicz throws a body punch but Juice moves out of range.
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.
That kick from Berkovicz tenderised Juice's leg. Juice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denzel Juice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Juice slows down the pace here.
Juice has Berkovicz pressed against the cage, preventing Berkovicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berkovicz tries to break free but Juice pushes him back against the cage.
Berkovicz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mike Berkovicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berkovicz breaks the clinch.
Berkovicz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juice trying to land knees to the body.
Juice misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Berkovicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berkovicz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Berkovicz!
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hype
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pop
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