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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Deco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deco's entrance music is Best Around. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Deco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Berto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deco fails with the takedown
and Berto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Berto walks into a straight right hand from Deco.
Ninja Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berto looks to throw a body kick
and Deco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berto.
Deco trying to control but Berto is working from the bottom.
Deco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deco trying to control but Berto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco scoring with some ground and pound.
Deco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Deco won't allow Berto to sweep him here.
Deco trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deco is in close to Berto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deco trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deco tries to free his leg and advance position but Berto is retaining full guard.
Deco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deco has managed to get both his arms back between Berto's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deco stopping the sweep attempt from Berto.
Deco postures up.
Deco trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto is trying to control the position but Deco postures up.
Deco trying to control the position from guard on top but Berto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berto controlling Deco's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco misses with a right hand
and Berto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Deco really felt that one!
Berto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Deco wants to free his trapped foot but Berto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deco trying to mount his opponent but Berto defends it.
Berto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deco's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deco is trying to break free.
Deco is keeping busy.
Berto gets his hands free as Deco looks to control.
Berto punishes Deco with strikes from the back mount.
Deco breaks Berto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Deco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deco wants to control from the top but Berto keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Deco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deco throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Berto counter with a right hand.
Berto has his takedown stuffed
and Deco counters with a stiff right hand.
Deco doesn't manage to clinch there - Berto circles away.
Deco needs to keep his hands up - Berto had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berto. That's going to slow Deco down.
Deco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berto tries to avoid it but Deco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berto to the ground. Berto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deco tries to clinch but Berto moves out of range.
Deco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berto is looking for a sweep.
Berto stops Deco from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Berto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berto tries to bench press Deco off him but Deco keeps the position.
Berto sneaks back into half guard.
Berto is staying active underneath Deco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deco working the head and body with strikes.
Deco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berto defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto tries to roll over but Deco keeps him under control.
Deco wants to free his trapped foot but Berto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Berto wants to control but Deco is keeping busy.
Berto manages to get to full guard.
Deco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berto is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berto keeping moving, preventing Deco from controlling successfully.
Deco looking to sit in guard and control but Berto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deco keeping full guard, as Berto tries to pass.
Deco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Deco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berto trying to control the position from guard on top but Deco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deco tries to sprawl but Berto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deco wants to control the action here but instead Berto manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ninja Berto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Deco avoids a kick to the body.
Deco throws a right and a left that Berto avoids nicely.
Berto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Berto as Deco shoots in.
Berto looks for the body kick but Deco saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Berto. No joy for Deco on that attempt.
Berto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deco moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deco did well to prevent Berto getting side control.
Deco looking for submissions off his back.
Berto is trying to control the action in half guard but Deco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deco keeping moving, preventing Berto from controlling successfully.
Berto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berto has managed to get both his arms back between Deco's legs - danger averted.
Deco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deco managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deco is trying to control the position but Berto postures up.
Berto trying to control but Deco is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deco holds on and takes a little breather.
Berto postures up and lands a big shot to Deco's brow.
Deco working for submissions but it's allowed Berto to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berto is working away from the top position though.
Deco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Berto trying to control the action but Deco is working from the bottom.
Deco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tommy Deco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Deco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four 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.
Deco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berto defends well.
Berto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berto wants to control from the top but Deco keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Berto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Berto!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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