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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Bergh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Religion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergh comes to the cage accompanied by Vision of disorder, living to die. Bad Religion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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172 lbs
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174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anders Bergh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Religion!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergh shoots in and gets a takedown into Religion's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Religion is looking to stand up but Bergh isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Religion is on top in guard.
Religion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Religion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bergh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bergh punching from the bottom.
Religion drops back looking for a leg! Bergh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bergh manages to kick Religion off! Religion jumps back into Bergh's guard.
Bergh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Religion won't allow Bergh to get back to his feet.
Bergh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bergh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Religion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Religion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Religion is looking to work some ground and pound but Bergh has wrist control.
Bergh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bergh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Religion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Religion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Religion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bergh holds on and takes a little breather.
Religion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Religion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bergh's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Religion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bergh has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Religion lands strikes from half guard.
Religion is looking for a kimura but Bergh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Religion to get the leverage.
Bergh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Religion.
Bergh is looking to control Religion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergh avoid being mounted?
Bergh is defending against the submission attempts here by Religion.
Bergh looking for submissions off his back.
Bergh is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bergh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Religion.
Religion throwing shots but Bergh is blocking nicely.
Bergh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bergh punching from the bottom.
Bergh pushes Religion off looking to stand but Religion dives back in and keeps control.
Religion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bergh sees it coming and defends easily.
Bergh gets back to full guard.
Bergh is looking for a triangle but Religion pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion throwing strikes from guard but Bergh blocks nicely.
Bergh trying to control the position.
Religion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Religion drops back looking for a leg! Bergh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bergh manages to kick Religion off! Religion jumps back into Bergh's guard.
Bergh is looking for a triangle but Religion pushes his legs off easily.
Religion throws a big elbow that misses.
Religion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Religion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Religion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Anders Bergh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Religion tries to clinch up
and Bergh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergh.
Religion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bergh after a bit of a struggle.
Bergh landing knees to the body.
Bergh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Religion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Religion can't get the takedown.
Bergh lands a takedown into guard.
Bergh 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.
Anders Bergh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bergh prevents Religion from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Religion trying to control the position.
Bergh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Religion is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Religion wants to stand and escape but Bergh is having none of it.
Bergh looking to pass the guard.
Bergh stands and steps away. Religion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bergh closes the distance and pushes Religion back into the cage.
Religion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bergh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Religion is trying to keep an underhook but Bergh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Religion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bergh is looking for a kimura but Religion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergh to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergh trying to advance position but Religion counters by regaining guard.
Religion wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Bergh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Religion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Religion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Religion!
Bergh manages to get back to half guard.
Bergh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Religion pulls his head out easily.
Religion passes to side control.
Religion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Religion off and has taken his back!
Bergh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Religion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Religion has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bergh working for the choke.
Bergh tries to get the hooks in deep but Religion pushed the leg off.
Bergh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Religion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Religion is trying to control but can't.
Bergh wants to take a breather but Religion is having none of it.
Bergh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bergh drives through with a takedown into Religion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Religion has control of Bergh's left arm, preventing Bergh from doing any damage.
Bergh 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Bergh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bergh stuffs the takedown attempt from Religion. Religion gets slowly back to his feet.
Religion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergh as he avoids it easily.
Anders Bergh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Religion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bergh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bergh stands and steps away. Religion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Religion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bergh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergh.
Anders Bergh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Religion.
Religion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergh successfully pulls guard.
Bergh is looking to stand up but Religion isn't so interested in that idea.
Religion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Religion.
Religion forces his way into half guard.
Religion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergh wants to control but Religion is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Religion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bergh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Religion wants to get back to his feet.
Bergh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bergh wants to get back to his feet but Religion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Religion stands up and waves to Bergh to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Religion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Religion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bergh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Religion defends well.
Bergh working for a triangle but Religion defends it easily.
Religion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Religion 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.
Religion is sitting in close to Bergh's body. Bergh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Religion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Religion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bergh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anders Bergh!
Anders Bergh took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sending my love back to Bergen. Sending a message to the martial arts community. We are rising!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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