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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Efren Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Efren Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stewart sprawls well initially but Berry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berry is working away from the top position though.
Stewart is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berry is staying active.
Berry looks to land a strike but Stewart avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stewart pulls Berry in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berry.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berry won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Berry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry throws a big right hand that misses.
Berry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berry throws a strike but Stewart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stewart on the ground.
Berry wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Berry has his hands on Stewart's head, controlling the position.
Stewart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berry keeps working.
Berry is looking for a sweep.
Berry is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Berry prevents Stewart from moving into mount.
Stewart works to advance to full mount. Berry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Berry 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.
Stewart wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Berry is trying to stand.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Berry is having none of it.
Stewart looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking to pass Berry's guard but actually Berry recovers to full guard.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Berry.
Berry is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart slips nicely into half guard.
Stewart wants to stand up but Berry is controlling the position.
Berry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Efren Berry will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stewart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stewart controls the position.
Stewart wants to control but Berry is keeping him busy.
Stewart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stewart trying to control the action but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart advances to mount.
Stewart has isolated one of Berry's arms. Berry looking to fight him off but Stewart twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zack Stewart!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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