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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Telly Savalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzins has chosen Takedown - Blue Stahli as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Berzins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Telly Savalas's chin.
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Telly Savalas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savalas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berzins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savalas is trying to control the position but Berzins postures up.
Berzins looking to pass the guard.
Savalas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berzins drops back looking for a leg! Savalas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savalas manages to kick Berzins off! Berzins jumps back into Savalas's guard.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins throwing strikes but missing.
Berzins is looking to work some ground and pound but Savalas has wrist control.
Savalas controls Berzins momentarily but Berzins frees himself.
Berzins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savalas looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins with a flurry of punches that miss.
My spies in MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ inform me that Berzins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berzins 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.
Berzins throwing strikes from guard but Savalas blocks nicely.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Savalas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins stays in close to Savalas's body and controls the position.
Berzins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savalas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berzins trying to control the position from guard on top but Savalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Berzins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Berzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savalas.
Savalas throws a right hand that Berzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzins also avoids with ease.
Telly Savalas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savalas scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Michael Berzins has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berzins has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Berzins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savalas scores with a punch to the head.
Savalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Berzins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savalas slips under a jab.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
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 Telly Savalas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Berzins's cut.
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.
Berzins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzins shoots in but Savalas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berzins advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzins is trying to get an arm triangle but Savalas is defending well.
Berzins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savalas, who protects the arm well.
Savalas can't do much from the bottom here.
Berzins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savalas, who protects the arm well.
Berzins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savalas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berzins but great work by Savalas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is looking for a sweep.
Berzins sneaks out the side door and pushes Savalas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No joy there for Savalas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savalas throws a right hand that Berzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzins also avoids with ease.
Savalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown but Savalas shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot lands for Savalas.
Savalas misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Savalas.
Savalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Savalas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Savalas digs a good body shot into Berzins's ribs.
Savalas misses with the combination.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savalas but Savalas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Telly Savalas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Berzins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savalas throws the left hand but Berzins avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Savalas. Those never looked like landing.
Berzins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savalas.
Savalas misses with the combination.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savalas as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Telly Savalas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Berzins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Savalas misses with a few strikes there.
Savalas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berzins tries for a takedown but Savalas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savalas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berzins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savalas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savalas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savalas throws a right hand that Berzins ducks under and follows up with a left that Berzins also avoids with ease.
Savalas connects with a looping right hand.
Berzins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savalas fails to land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berzins.
Berzins looks to land a left hand but Savalas moved out of range nicely.
Berzins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savalas is fending him off so far but Berzins persists. Nope, Savalas circles away and we're back to standing.
Savalas misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savalas!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savalas looks to land a combination but Berzins avoids it well.
Savalas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savalas throws a series of punches but Berzins avoids them all with ease.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savalas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berzins wants to pass the guard but Savalas is keeping the position.
Berzins drops back looking for a leg! Savalas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savalas manages to kick Berzins off! Berzins jumps back into Savalas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins trying to control but Savalas is working from the bottom.
Berzins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Berzins throws a big elbow that misses.
Savalas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savalas tries to get out of the position.
Berzins controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Berzins.
Berzins misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Savalas. Those never looked like landing.
Savalas moves away from the strike by Berzins.
Savalas throws a series of punches but Berzins moves out of range.
Telly Savalas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savalas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berzins.
Savalas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savalas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savalas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berzins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savalas lands with a nice combination. Berzins backs away looking to recover.
Berzins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but Savalas defending well.
Berzins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savalas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzins.
Michael Berzins has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berzins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savalas defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telly Savalas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savalas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Telly Savalas!
During a confident post fight interview, Telly Savalas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Michael Berzins spoke after the fight, saying 'I tore my ACL last week I will be back stronger than ever'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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