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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winslow Berhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow Berhardt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovanni Nicodemo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Nice cross by Nicodemo.
Berhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Nicodemo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicodemo tries to clinch but Berhardt is having none of it.
Nicodemo misses the shot to the body.
Berhardt slips a jab and a cross from Nicodemo.
Berhardt tries to counter by clinching up but Nicodemo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo throws a shot from downtown. Berhardt moves away and avoids it.
Nicodemo clobbers Berhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicodemo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nicodemo.
Nice defenses there by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicodemo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berhardt moves in looking to clinch but Nicodemo pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Nicodemo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Berhardt.
Berhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
Berhardt tries to circle away but Nicodemo has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicodemos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicodemo.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Nicodemo misses with the head strike.
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicodemo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berhardt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicodemo tries to bench press Berhardt off him but Berhardt keeps the position.
Berhardt tries to score with some ground and pound. Nicodemo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Berhardt lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Berhardt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nicodemo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nicodemo dodges the ground and pound from Berhardt.
Berhardt working the head and body with strikes.
Berhardt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berhardt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicodemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nicodemo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berhardt.
Berhardt lands an elbow.
Nicodemo is trying to improve his position.
Berhardt tries for a kimura but Nicodemo is defending well.
Berhardt scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nicodemo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berhardt's guard! Nice work there by Nicodemo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicodemo being controlled here momentarily.
Berhardt 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.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Nicodemo from controlling successfully.
Nicodemo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicodemo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nicodemo controls the pace.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Nicodemo from controlling successfully.
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicodemo is one step ahead there.
Nicodemo postures up.
Berhardt managing to control the position.
Berhardt looking to control.
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 Winslow Berhardt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Nicodemo counters with a straight right hand.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicodemo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berhardt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berhardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicodemo misses with a lunging right hand
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicodemo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicodemo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicodemo.
A big right from Nicodemo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicodemo wants to clinch up but Berhardt keeps it at a distance.
Nicodemo with a jab.
Berhardt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt ducks under a wild hook from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicodemo circles away.
Berhardt avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
Winslow Berhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Berhardt's ribs.
Nicodemo lunges at Berhardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berhardt's hand.
Berhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicodemo circles away.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicodemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berhardt's sensitive parts.
Nicodemo digs a good hook to Berhardt's body.
Nicodemo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicodemo jabs Berhardt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berhardt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicodemo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt misses with a two punch combination.
Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berhardt tries to bum rush Nicodemo with a series of wild strikes but Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo has closed the distance and engaged Berhardt in a clinch.
Nicodemo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo scores with a shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
Nicodemo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicodemo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicodemo prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berhardt.
Nicodemo gets underhooks to prevent Berhardt's takedown attempt.
Nicodemo digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berhardt.
Nicodemo pushes Berhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicodemo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicodemo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicodemo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Nicodemo can't find room to land a body shot as Berhardt controls the action.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Berhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Nicodemo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berhardt tries to clinch up but Nicodemo circles away and keeps his distance.
Berhardt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicodemo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berhardt scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Nicodemo throws out a counter right but Berhardt avoids it with no problem.
Berhardt rushes Nicodemo and presses him up against the cage.
Berhardt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot to the body.
Berhardt misses with the head strike.
Nicodemo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicodemo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berhardt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicodemo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berhardt goes for a takedown attempt but Nicodemo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berhardt misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Nicodemo. No joy for Berhardt on that attempt.
Berhardt wants to clinch
letting Nicodemo counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicodemo punishes Berhardt's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicodemo swinging wildly here.
Berhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berhardt wants to clinch up but Nicodemo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berhardt slips a jab from Nicodemo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicodemo checks a leg kick.
Nicodemo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berhardt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicodemo drives through and clinches with Berhardt against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo 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! This is the final round!
Nicodemo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Berhardt moved out of range nicely.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicodemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nicodemo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicodemo throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt throws a right hand that Nicodemo ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicodemo also avoids with ease.
A combination from Nicodemo does no damage.
Nicodemo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicodemo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Berhardt misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicodemo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berhardt tries to clinch but Nicodemo moves out of range.
Nicodemo jabs at Berhardt's body.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Nicodemo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicodemo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicodemo tries to sprawl out of it but Berhardt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicodemo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicodemo wants to counter with a clinch but Berhardt pushes him away.
Berhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Berhardt throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicodemo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicodemo scores with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berhardt.
Berhardt misses with a few strikes there.
Berhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt walks into a jab.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berhardt.
Nicodemo digs a good body shot into Berhardt's ribs.
Nicodemo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Berhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicodemo's head.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicodemo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicodemo misses with a hook.
Nicodemo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berhardt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Berhardt clinches.
Berhardt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Berhardt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicodemo prevents it.
Nicodemo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berhardt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nicodemo can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicodemo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicodemo manages to break the clinch.
Nicodemo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Nicodemo. Those never looked like landing.
Nicodemo thuds his right hand into Berhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berhardt.
Berhardt cracks Nicodemo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winslow Berhardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt cracks Nicodemo with a big right hand but Nicodemo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Berhardt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Berhardt in the domination position with Nicodemo hanging on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt scoring with punches and elbows.
Berhardt tries for a kimura but Nicodemo is defending well.
Nicodemo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berhardt's best efforts.
Nicodemo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berhardt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berhardt's back!
Nicodemo cracks Berhardt with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Berhardt from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nicodemo is looking to control Berhardt but Berhardt is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Nicodemo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nicodemo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Nicodemo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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