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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen DOLLADREW smoking a blunt drinking a beer!! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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299 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valdet Berisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drew Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho punishes Berisha's body with a nice straight punch.
Berisha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Berisha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carvalho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berisha eats them both and turns towards Carvalho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Berisha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Berisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berisha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Berisha is just out of range.
Drew Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berisha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berisha shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berisha moves into the clinch.
Carvalho dodges an elbow strike from Berisha.
Carvalho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Our sources have told us that Berisha has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho swings wildly with an uppercut but Berisha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Berisha controls his hands.
Berisha is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdet Berisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berisha can't get the takedown.
Berisha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carvalho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berisha has Carvalho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carvalho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Berisha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carvalho is defending well.
Berisha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carvalho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carvalho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Berisha is trying to break the clinch but Carvalho has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berisha.
Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Berisha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carvalho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berisha backwards.
Berisha tries to pull guard but Carvalho won't allow it.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Berisha is trying to pull guard but Carvalho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berisha is breathing heavily.
Berisha tries for a takedown but Carvalho manages to get underhooks.
Carvalho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carvalho lands with a light punch inside.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Berisha.
Carvalho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berisha's elbow.
Nice body punch from Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut.
Carvalho lands with a right to the head.
Berisha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carvalho is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Berisha controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Berisha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Berisha controls his hands.
Berisha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Drew Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carvalho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carvalho digs a good body shot into Berisha's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berisha jumps guard but Carvalho stands there with Berisha around his waist. Berisha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berisha is trying to pull guard but Carvalho has him pressed against the cage.
Berisha wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Carvalho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carvalho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carvalho lands with a light punch inside.
Carvalho tries to break the clinch but Berisha is controlling the position.
Carvalho digs a right hand underneath Berisha's ribcage. Berisha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carvalho lands with a light punch inside.
Carvalho digs a right hand into Berisha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berisha's gas tank.
Berisha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berisha goes for a takedown attempt but Carvalho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carvalho lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Carvalho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berisha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carvalho clinches with his opponent.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Berisha stalling.
Berisha can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berisha backwards.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Berisha.
Berisha has hold of one of Carvalho's legs. Carvalho is fighting the takedown attempt but Berisha gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Berisha postures up.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Berisha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berisha throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berisha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berisha is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berisha circles away quickly and effectively.
Berisha tries to counter with a takedown but Carvalho is quick to defend against it.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berisha drops his hands momentarily and Carvalho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berisha shoots in and bounces Carvalho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Berisha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berisha forces his way into half guard.
Berisha not doing much here.
Carvalho is looking to control Berisha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carvalho avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Berisha 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.
Carvalho trying to hold on to Berisha's head to control him but Berisha postures up.
Berisha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho has closed the distance and engaged Berisha in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Carvalho.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carvalho.
Berisha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drew Carvalho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carvalho presses Berisha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berisha prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Berisha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Berisha is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdet Berisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berisha prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Berisha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carvalho pushes Berisha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carvalho looks to land a combination but Berisha avoids it well.
Berisha attempts a counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carvalho!
Carvalho connects with a right hand. Berisha shakes it off.
Carvalho gets caught napping as Berisha dives in and scores a takedown. Carvalho manages to retain guard.
Carvalho throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
Berisha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berisha slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Berisha is very close to passing his half guard.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Berisha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berisha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berisha.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvalho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berisha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berisha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berisha.
Valdet Berisha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berisha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Berisha eventually gives up the hold.
Berisha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Berisha.
Berisha will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berisha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Berisha is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berisha moves nicely into side control.
Carvalho tries to bench press Berisha off him but Berisha keeps the position.
Berisha stands up and beckons Carvalho to his feet.
Drew Carvalho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carvalho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berisha or perhaps it was just good defense by Carvalho, which made it look bad.
Valdet Berisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berisha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Berisha ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valdet Berisha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carvalho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Carvalho!
Drew Carvalho decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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