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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Berto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Surprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surprise has chosen Remember my NAME! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Berto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Surprise!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Surprise, looking for a takedown. Berto Jr pushes Surprise against the cage but Surprise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Surprise staying out of range there.
Berto Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Surprise.
Some bone on bone action there as Surprise checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berto Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berto Jr missing with a left hand there. Surprise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berto Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berto Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Berto Jr coming out on top.
Surprise scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surprise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berto Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Berto Jr blocks a jab.
Surprise throws the left hand but Berto Jr avoids the punch easily.
Surprise shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berto Jr defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Berto Jr thows a leg kick but Surprise checks it
and Surprise counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berto Jr won't be happy with that.
Surprise is looking to take a break and control but Berto Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Surprise is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berto Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berto Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Surprise trying to control the position but Berto Jr is working away.
Berto Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Surprise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Berto Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Berto Jr wants to control but Surprise postures up.
Berto Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Surprise is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berto Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surprise in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berto Jr prevents Surprise from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surprise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Surprise in side control lands a decent elbow.
Surprise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Surprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr is looking for a sweep.
Surprise tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Surprise has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berto Jr tries to bench press Surprise off him but Surprise keeps the position.
Surprise creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Berto Jr isn't going anywhere.
Berto Jr is trying to control Surprise's posture but Surprise avoids it.
Surprise taking a break here but Berto Jr is having none of it and regains half guard.
Surprise not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr controlling the position well.
Surprise trying to pass the guard but Berto Jr defending well.
Berto Jr is trying to control but Surprise manages to pass to mount!
Surprise prevents Berto Jr from getting the reversal.
Berto Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Berto Jr controls the position.
Berto Jr can't escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berto Jr is squirming around, avoiding Surprise's attempts to control the action.
Surprise putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Surprise avoids the attempt from Berto Jr to control.
Berto Jr 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.
Surprise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Surprise not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berto Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Surprise wants to take a breather but Berto Jr is having none of it.
Berto Jr gets full guard.
Berto Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berto Jr keeping moving, preventing Surprise from controlling successfully.
Surprise is looking to work some ground and pound but Berto Jr has wrist control.
Berto Jr wants to control the position but Surprise says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Surprise slips a nice elbow through Berto Jr's hands, connecting with Berto Jr's forehead.
Surprise trying to pass the guard but Berto Jr defending well.
Surprise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berto Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Surprise.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surprise throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berto Jr wants to control but Surprise is keeping busy.
Berto Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Surprise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surprise wants to free his trapped foot but Berto Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Surprise throwing shots but Berto Jr is blocking nicely.
Berto Jr wants to control but Surprise is keeping busy.
Surprise tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berto Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berto Jr tries to roll over but Surprise keeps him under control.
Surprise looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Surprise missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berto Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berto Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Surprise stands up over Berto Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berto Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Surprise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berto Jr is working away from the top position though.
Surprise gets full guard.
Berto Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Surprise is keeping the position for now.
Surprise being controlled here, momentarily.
Surprise keeping full guard, as Berto Jr tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Surprise is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berto Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Berto Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berto Jr passes into half guard.
Surprise tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Berto Jr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr dominating with strikes here.
Berto Jr controlling from mount.
Berto Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Surprise is working to get back to half guard.
Berto Jr landing strikes from the mount and Surprise is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berto Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Surprise is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ace Surprise will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Surprise swats away the attempt to clinch by Berto Jr.
Berto Jr lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Surprise misses its intended target.
Berto Jr digs a good body shot into Surprise's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Surprise goes for a takedown attempt but Berto Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berto Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berto Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Surprise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surprise drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Berto Jr misses its intended target.
Surprise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berto Jr digs a good hook to Surprise's body.
No joy there for Berto Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Surprise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berto Jr.
Surprise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Surprise looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ace Surprise has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surprise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surprise tries to free his leg and advance position but Berto Jr is retaining full guard.
Berto Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Berto Jr, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berto Jr pulls Surprise in close to prevent any damage.
Surprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berto Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Berto Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Surprise is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Surprise throwing strikes but missing.
Berto Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Surprise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr trying to control the action but Surprise is working from the bottom.
Surprise is trying to get back to full guard.
Berto Jr wants to pass to mount but Surprise is defending the position.
Berto Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Surprise to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Surprise trying to keep a closed guard but Berto Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Surprise scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Surprise trying to control the position.
Berto Jr wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Surprise.
Berto Jr passes into half guard.
Surprise is pressing down on Berto Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berto Jr wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
Berto Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berto Jr 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.
Berto Jr trying to control but Surprise is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Devon Berto Jr just wasn't active enough.
Surprise takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Surprise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Surprise swings for the body but Berto Jr moves out of range.
Berto Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Surprise.
Surprise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berto Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berto Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surprise.
Berto Jr misses with a hook.
Berto Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Surprise is able to avoid easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Surprise misses with an uppercut.
Surprise misses with a left hand
and Berto Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berto Jr wants to control from the top but Surprise keeps moving.
Berto Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Surprise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berto Jr's guard.
Surprise passes Berto Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Surprise is pressing down on Berto Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berto Jr is holding on for now.
Surprise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berto Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Surprise.
Berto Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Surprise wants to control from the top but Berto Jr keeps moving.
Surprise preventing the sweep.
Berto Jr pulls Surprise in close to his closed guard and prevents Surprise from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berto Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Berto Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Surprise looking for submissions off his back.
Surprise wants to improve his position but Berto Jr is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr is keen to just control but Surprise is a slippery customer.
Berto Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Surprise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berto Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Surprise hang on?
It looks like Ace Surprise has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berto Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Surprise is trying desperately to improve position.
Surprise is breathing heavily.
Berto Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berto Jr landing shots from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Surprise is looking to escape.
Surprise can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berto Jr wants to control the pace but Surprise is squirming around nicely.
Berto Jr prevents Surprise from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Berto Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Surprise's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from Surprise lands.
Surprise lands a right hook to the body.
Surprise looks to land a left hand but Berto Jr moved out of range nicely.
Berto Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Surprise shoots for a takedown but Berto Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Surprise takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berto Jr.
Surprise throws a shot from downtown. Berto Jr moves away and avoids it.
Surprise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berto Jr.
Surprise moves out of range as Berto Jr strikes.
Surprise slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto Jr checks a leg kick.
Surprise misses with an uppercut.
Berto Jr throws a leg kick but Surprise checks it.
Surprise checks the leg kick.
Surprise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Berto Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Surprise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berto Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Surprise. Those never looked like landing.
Berto Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berto Jr, right into the meat.
Surprise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berto Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berto Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Surprise.
Berto Jr misses with a looping right.
Berto Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surprise moves out of range of the body kick from Berto Jr.
Berto Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Berto Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surprise misses the shot to the body.
Berto Jr misses with an uppercut
and Surprise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Berto Jr feints a jab promting Surprise to slip. Berto Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Surprise slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surprise throws a jab but it's blocked by Berto Jr.
Berto Jr wants to land a leg kick but Surprise is out of range.
Berto Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Surprise is out of range and Berto Jr settles back down.
Surprise scores with a jab to the head.
Berto Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berto Jr missing with a left hand there. Surprise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Surprise connects with a nice looking jab.
Surprise scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Surprise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr walks into a jab.
Surprise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Berto Jr. No joy for Surprise on that attempt.
Devon Berto Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Surprise.
Some wild striking there from Surprise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Surprise is defended easily by Berto Jr.
Surprise shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surprise closes the distance and clinches up with Berto Jr, looking for a takedown. Surprise pushes Berto Jr against the cage but Berto Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Berto Jr.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Berto Jr has Surprise up against the cage in a clinch.
Berto Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Surprise backwards.
Berto Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Berto Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berto Jr lands a right hand.
Surprise tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berto Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Berto Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Surprise backwards.
Berto Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Berto Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Berto Jr.
Berto Jr pushes Surprise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Surprise's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Berto Jr to work.
Surprise swings wildly with an uppercut but Berto Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berto Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Berto Jr.
Surprise struggles to land a body shot inside as Berto Jr controls his hands.
Berto Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surprise's elbow.
Berto Jr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Surprise scores with a shoulder strike.
Berto Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Ace Surprise's cut even more.
Surprise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Berto Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Surprise wants a takedown.
Berto Jr gets underhooks to prevent Surprise's takedown attempt.
Berto Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berto Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Surprise takes a shot to the head.
Berto Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Surprise moves out of range of the body kick.
Berto Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Berto Jr works over Surprise's head and body with a nice combination.
Berto Jr slips a jab from Surprise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berto Jr.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berto Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Devon Berto Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Surprise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berto Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Berto Jr throws a head kick but Surprise moves out of range.
Surprise on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berto Jr takes a swing at Surprise's ribcage but misses.
Surprise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berto Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Surprise misses the target.
Berto Jr looks to throw the jab but Surprise is out of range.
Berto Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Berto Jr misses with a looping left.
Surprise might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Berto Jr slips a jab from Surprise.
A telegraphed right hand from Surprise misses the target.
Berto Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Berto Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berto Jr.
Surprise throws a one two combo.
Berto Jr wants to clinch up but Surprise keeps it at a distance.
Devon Berto Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berto Jr drives through and clinches with Surprise against the cage.
Devon Berto Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berto Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ace Surprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Surprise is looking to break free of the clinch but Berto Jr has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Berto Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berto Jr 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Devon Berto Jr!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Devon Berto Jr!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Devon Berto Jr!
Devon Berto Jr wins by unanimous decision!
Devon Berto Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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