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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Berdic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mario Berdic enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mario Berdic!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fulton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berdic trying to control the action but Fulton is working from the bottom.
Fulton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fulton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berdic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton is refusing to be controlled, as Berdic sits in half guard.
Berdic is thwarting Fulton's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton is looking to improve his position.
Berdic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berdic tries to stand and escape but Fulton is controlling the position.
Berdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berdic wants to advance to full mount but Fulton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fulton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdic is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fulton tries to strike from the bottom.
Berdic stands and steps away. Fulton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Berdic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berdic is keen to just control but Fulton is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdic works his way into full mount!
Berdic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fulton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fulton and Berdic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Berdic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdic trying to control the action but Fulton is working from the bottom.
Fulton is trying to control Berdic's posture but Berdic avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Berdic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berdic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Berdic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fulton is trying to defend but Berdic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fulton!
Fulton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fulton wants to hold on but Berdic pushes him away.
Fulton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fulton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berdic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Berdic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Berdic tries to control but Fulton wriggling away.
Berdic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fulton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fulton and Berdic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Berdic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fulton gets caught napping as Berdic dives in and scores a takedown. Fulton manages to retain guard.
Berdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berdic stopping the sweep attempt from Fulton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Berdic content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mario Berdic.
Berdic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fulton wants a takedown but no success here.
Berdic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berdic shoots in and gets a takedown into Fulton's guard.
Fulton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fulton keeping full guard, as Berdic tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is trying to keep Berdic in close.
Berdic stays in close to Fulton's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mario Berdic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Berdic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Fulton wants to control but Berdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Berdic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Berdic checks the leg kick.
Berdic looking to score a takedown here. Fulton is defending well but Berdic drives through and ends up in Fulton's guard.
Berdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berdic looking to sit in guard and control but Fulton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berdic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fulton tries to stand but Berdic is controlling from the bottom.
Fulton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fulton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Berdic is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berdic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fulton wants to stand but Berdic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fulton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fulton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fulton preventing the sweep.
Fulton throws a big right hand that misses.
Fulton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Berdic tries to score with a low kick but Fulton moves his leg out of the way.
Fulton throws a looping overhand right but Berdic ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdic moves in looking to clinch but Fulton pushes him off.
Berdic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berdic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Berdic is looking to take a break and control but Fulton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berdic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulton struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdic tries to advance position but instead Fulton slips a leg back in to half guard.
Berdic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fulton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fulton striking off his back but it's not causing Berdic any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton looking for a sweep. Not yet Fulton, not yet.
Berdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fulton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mario Berdic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Berdic tries to clinch but Fulton is having none of it.
Pedro Fulton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Berdic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berdic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fulton sprawls well initially but Berdic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Berdic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berdic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Berdic!
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FIGHT
RATING
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