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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Andy Berdich has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andy Berdich seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooseheads fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berdich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mooseheads defends well and Berdich ends up having to push Mooseheads into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mooseheads tightens his grip and picks Berdich up, before dumping him to the ground. Berdich manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mooseheads trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
Mooseheads loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berdich looking for a sweep. Not yet Berdich, not yet.
Mooseheads wants to control from the top but Berdich keeps moving.
Berdich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdich wants to sweep but no luck.
Berdich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mooseheads!
Poor strikes thrown by Berdich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich with shots to the head and body - Mooseheads looks very uncomfortable down there.
Berdich throws a strike there. Mooseheads manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Berdich.
Berdich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Berdich tries to pass to full mount but Mooseheads defends it.
Berdich with the ground and pound but Mooseheads uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Berdich cracks Mooseheads with a solid left hand.
Berdich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berdich throws an elbow that misses. Mooseheads uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berdich's guard. Nice move by Mooseheads!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads won't allow Berdich to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berdich keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.
Berdich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mooseheads thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mooseheads won't allow Berdich to sweep him here.
Mooseheads postures up and lands a big shot to Berdich's brow.
Berdich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berdich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Berdich wants to sweep here but Mooseheads controlling him for the moment.
Mooseheads 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdich trying to control the position.
Mooseheads with a nice head shot there.
Mooseheads throws a big elbow that misses.
Mooseheads won't allow Berdich to sweep him here.
Berdich keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.
Berdich is trying to control the position but Mooseheads postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berdich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berdich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mooseheads preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berdich is on top in guard.
Berdich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mooseheads works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mooseheads is trying to keep Berdich in close.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Berdich postures up in Mooseheads's guard and throws a big left but Mooseheads blocks it.
Berdich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berdich is looking to work some ground and pound but Mooseheads has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berdich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Berdich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mooseheads counters with a left to the body.
Berdich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mooseheads pinned against the cage. Mooseheads gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berdich shoots and misses
and Mooseheads counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdich striking off his back but it's not causing Mooseheads any problems.
Berdich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berdich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mooseheads's guard.
Andy Berdich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berdich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mooseheads is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berdich, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdich wants to sweep here but Mooseheads controlling him for the moment.
Berdich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mooseheads postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooseheads is one step ahead there.
Mooseheads trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mooseheads won't allow Berdich to sweep him here.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Berdich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berdich wants to sweep here but Mooseheads controlling him for the moment.
Mooseheads avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berdich trying to control the position.
Mooseheads trying to control the position from guard on top but Berdich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berdich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berdich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooseheads.
Berdich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berdich keeping moving, preventing Mooseheads from controlling successfully.
Mooseheads distracts Berdich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mooseheads 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.
Berdich is trying to control the position but Mooseheads postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berdich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mooseheads loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berdich looking to control.
Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berdich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berdich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Berdich with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads taking shots to the head.
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!
Berdich throwing strikes but Mooseheads bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Berdich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mooseheads working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berdich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mooseheads is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berdich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berdich has his takedown stuffed
and Mooseheads counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berdich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mooseheads keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berdich has his takedown stuffed
and Mooseheads counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mooseheads counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berdich won't be happy with that.
Mooseheads is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berdich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mooseheads cracks Berdich with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berdich tries to bench press Mooseheads off him but Mooseheads keeps the position.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berdich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berdich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich looks to land a strike but Mooseheads avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mooseheads tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berdich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooseheads swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdich postures up in Mooseheads's guard and throws a big left but Mooseheads blocks it.
Mooseheads is trying to control the position but Berdich postures up.
Berdich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mooseheads works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berdich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berdich throws a strike but Mooseheads rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich wants to sweep here but Mooseheads controlling him for the moment.
Berdich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mooseheads's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berdich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berdich passes Mooseheads's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mooseheads actively working from the bottom here.
Berdich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mooseheads to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berdich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berdich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berdich throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berdich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mooseheads is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berdich postures up in Mooseheads's guard and throws a big left but Mooseheads blocks it.
Mooseheads seems keen to control Berdich's posture.
Mooseheads looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdich throwing strikes but missing.
Mooseheads preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mooseheads is pulling down on Berdich's head to control his posture.
Mooseheads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berdich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berdich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berdich lands a couple of digs.
Mooseheads working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Andy Berdich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mooseheads looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdich is just out of range.
Mooseheads scores with a body shot.
Berdich misses with a takedown
and Mooseheads counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berdich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mooseheads counters with a right hand to the body.
Berdich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mooseheads manages to avoid it.
Mooseheads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdich.
Berdich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berdich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mooseheads scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mooseheads scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mooseheads takes a swing at Berdich's ribcage but misses.
Berdich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mooseheads gets caught napping as Berdich dives in and scores a takedown. Mooseheads manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berdich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berdich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berdich postures up in Mooseheads's guard and throws a big left but Mooseheads blocks it.
Berdich preventing the sweep.
Mooseheads seems keen to control Berdich's posture.
Mooseheads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berdich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berdich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich looking to pass the guard.
Berdich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berdich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berdich throws a strike but Mooseheads rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berdich trying to control the position.
Berdich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mooseheads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mooseheads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mooseheads stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mooseheads drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mooseheads jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berdich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mooseheads manages to get himself to full guard.
Berdich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mooseheads not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berdich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mooseheads's head.
Berdich stands up over Mooseheads, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mooseheads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berdich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mooseheads utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berdich throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads has control of Berdich's left arm, preventing Berdich from doing any damage.
Berdich throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berdich had his way with Mac Mooseheads in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Mooseheads as Berdich shoots in.
Berdich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berdich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mooseheads looking to control.
Berdich is looking to work some ground and pound but Mooseheads has wrist control.
Mooseheads avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mooseheads is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berdich throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
Berdich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mooseheads preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich working some strikes from top position.
Mooseheads avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berdich postures up in Mooseheads's guard and throws a big left but Mooseheads blocks it.
Mooseheads not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berdich throws an elbow that misses. Mooseheads uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berdich's guard. Nice move by Mooseheads!
Berdich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mooseheads trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
Mooseheads preventing the sweep.
Berdich working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads lands a couple of elbows.
Mooseheads throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berdich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mooseheads doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mooseheads manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mooseheads trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
Berdich wants to sweep but no luck.
Berdich controls Mooseheads momentarily but Mooseheads frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mooseheads throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Berdich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mooseheads defending well though.
Mooseheads is trying to control but can't.
Mooseheads wants to improve his position but Berdich is controlling well.
Berdich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mooseheads is looking for a sweep. Berdich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich working the head and body with strikes.
Berdich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mooseheads with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mooseheads wants to get back to full guard.
Andy Berdich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Berdich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mooseheads looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdich is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Berdich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berdich, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Berdich!
Andy Berdich retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Andy Berdich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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