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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manof TheDingos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manof TheDingos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Berdich's chin.
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142 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
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144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manof TheDingos!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheDingos connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
TheDingos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
TheDingos tries a head kick but it misses.
Berdich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TheDingos was covering up waiting for the punch and Berdich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berdich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berdich looking to pass the guard.
Berdich trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos working a defensive guard here.
Berdich is in close to TheDingos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdich looking to pass the guard.
TheDingos wants to sweep here but Berdich controlling him for the moment.
TheDingos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Berdich postures up and lands a big shot to TheDingos's brow.
Berdich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berdich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berdich wants to control from the top but TheDingos keeps moving.
Berdich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TheDingos trying to control the position.
TheDingos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdich postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berdich gets a takedown into half guard.
TheDingos pushes Berdich off and gets back to his feet.
TheDingos throws a sloppy head kick and Berdich moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheDingos throws a big shot that misses.
Berdich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
TheDingos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berdich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berdich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich is thwarting TheDingos's attempts to control the position.
Berdich trying to mount his opponent but TheDingos defends it.
TheDingos is trying to maintain the position but Berdich is very close to passing his half guard.
Berdich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berdich trying to control the action but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
Berdich prevents TheDingos from improving his position.
Berdich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berdich is stalling here. TheDingos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berdich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and TheDingos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berdich manages to get back to half guard.
TheDingos seems to be looking for submissions.
Berdich wants to improve his position but TheDingos is controlling well.
TheDingos throwing shots but Berdich is blocking nicely.
Berdich trying to control from the bottom.
Berdich is trying to get back to full guard.
Berdich trying to control from the bottom.
Berdich tries to get to full guard but TheDingos has control of the leg.
Berdich is working hard here to advance position.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berdich is trying to get back to full guard.
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 fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging TheDingos to the ground. Berdich is now in TheDingos's guard.
Berdich passes TheDingos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berdich is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but TheDingos still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, TheDingos has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Berdich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked TheDingos off and has taken his back!
Berdich controlling well, preventing TheDingos from escaping the position.
Berdich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
TheDingos has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Berdich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdich is landing with strikes from the back.
Berdich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TheDingos can do to turn this around?
Berdich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Berdich is trying to stick to TheDingos's back but TheDingos is turning into Berdich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Berdich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by TheDingos.
Andy Berdich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheDingos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berdich connects with a couple of short punches.
Berdich chips away with some ground and pound.
TheDingos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berdich wants to control from the top but TheDingos keeps moving.
Berdich pushes down on TheDingos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berdich throwing shots but TheDingos is blocking nicely.
Berdich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berdich throwing shots but TheDingos is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berdich working TheDingos over with strikes.
Berdich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berdich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TheDingos is looking to control Berdich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TheDingos avoid being mounted?
TheDingos regains full guard. Nicely done.
TheDingos 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 trying to control but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
Berdich pushes down on TheDingos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich working TheDingos over with strikes.
TheDingos is trying to escape back to his feet but Berdich uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Berdich trying to control the action but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
TheDingos struggling a bit here.
Berdich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but TheDingos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
TheDingos prevents Berdich from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
TheDingos tries to bench press Berdich off him but Berdich keeps the position.
Berdich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TheDingos, who protects the arm well.
TheDingos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
TheDingos is trying to control but can't.
TheDingos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
TheDingos trying to control but Berdich postures up.
Berdich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheDingos is trying to control but Berdich manages to pass to mount!
TheDingos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Berdich dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
TheDingos fails to land with a series of punches.
Berdich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for TheDingos!
TheDingos struggling a bit here.
Berdich scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berdich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berdich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
TheDingos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berdich wants to control but TheDingos is keeping him busy.
TheDingos defending against the ground and pound.
Berdich working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos is trying to control Berdich's posture but Berdich avoids it.
Berdich trying to control the action but TheDingos is working from the bottom.
TheDingos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on TheDingos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berdich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
TheDingos wants to control but Berdich postures up.
Manof TheDingos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berdich working the ground and pound.
TheDingos is rocked!
Berdich working away.
TheDingos is still in real trouble! Can Berdich finish him?
Berdich is looking to take a break and control but TheDingos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berdich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
TheDingos is looking for a sweep.
Berdich in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and TheDingos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Berdich turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Berdich!
A very excited looking Andy Berdich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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