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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Frank Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
26
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Berg!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
Berg misses with a two punch combination.
Dick lands a body shot.
Berg misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Berg misses.
Dick blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg misses with the combination.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick moves forwards but Berg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Berg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick slips a jab from Berg.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Dick walks into a straight right hand from Berg.
Berg throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berg misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Berg misses.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berg swinging wildly here.
Berg keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick slips a jab from Berg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick moves into the clinch successfully.
Dick has Berg pressed against the cage, preventing Berg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berg stops a takedown attempt from Dick.
Dick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Berg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick stuns Berg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Frank Dick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berg throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
Berg throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Berg stuffs the takedown.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Berg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick throws a right hand that Berg ducks under and follows up with a left that Berg also avoids with ease.
Berg scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg misses with a looping left.
Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Berg.
Berg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berg won't be happy with that.
Berg is not content to let Dick control the position.
Berg manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is thwarting Berg's attempts to control the position.
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berg is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Dick stops Berg from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berg has a hand on Dick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Berg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Dick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dick wants to clinch up but Berg keeps it at a distance.
Berg throws a lazy right hand but Dick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Berg scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Berg is out of range.
Berg throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Berg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dick's hands.
Dick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berg tries to bum rush Dick with a series of wild strikes but Dick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up with Berg, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes Berg against the cage but Berg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berg tries to bum rush Dick with a series of wild strikes but Dick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Berg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berg's waist but Berg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Frank Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berg looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
Dick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Berg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dick counters with a nice body shot.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berg throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Berg throws a right and a left that Dick avoids nicely.
Dick wants to clinch.
Alexander Berg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Berg.
I think Dick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Dick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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