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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Perrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Perrera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Berdich's chin.
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142 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Helio Perrera!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Perrera quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berdich connects with a nice short shot to Perrera's temple.
Perrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berdich.
Perrera actively working from the bottom here.
Perrera is looking to improve his position.
Berdich lands with a punch from half guard.
Perrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdich pulls his head out easily.
Perrera moves into full guard.
Berdich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera is looking for a triangle but Berdich pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdich looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berdich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdich is one step ahead there.
Berdich landing some decent shots from guard.
Berdich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berdich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berdich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Perrera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berdich has Perrera in his guard.
Perrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perrera trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
Berdich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich has his foot on Perrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Perrera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perrera works over Berdich with some ground and pound from guard.
Perrera wants to control from the top but Berdich keeps moving.
Perrera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Perrera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perrera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Berdich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Perrera wants to control from the top but Berdich keeps moving.
Perrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Perrera trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berdich working for a triangle but Perrera defends it easily.
Perrera wants to control from the top but Berdich keeps moving.
Berdich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Berdich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perrera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perrera trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
Perrera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berdich's head.
Perrera trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perrera pushes down on Berdich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berdich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perrera.
Berdich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perrera is working away from the top position though.
Perrera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perrera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berdich defending well though.
Perrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berdich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perrera landing with the ground and pound.
Perrera stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Andy Berdich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berdich moves away from the strike by Perrera.
Perrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berdich goes for a double leg but Perrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perrera continues to drive forward.
Perrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Berdich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perrera walks away with a smile on his face. Berdich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perrera wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdich tries for a takedown but Perrera circles away easily
and Perrera counters with a shoot takedown. Berdich fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perrera stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
Berdich has his foot on Perrera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Perrera throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Berdich is looking for a triangle but Perrera pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berdich's head.
Perrera landing with the ground and pound.
Perrera stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
Perrera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berdich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Perrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Berdich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perrera stopping the sweep attempt from Berdich.
Perrera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berdich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Perrera pulls Berdich in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berdich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perrera 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. Oh but Perrera is tightening it up a little... Berdich has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Berdich reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Berdich taps out! Nice BJJ there by Perrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Helio Perrera! Helio Perrera retains his featherweight title!
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