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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Time has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Berg!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Time leaves Berg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berg fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Time. Berg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time works Berg's body with a nice hook.
Time misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berg fails to land the takedown.
Justin Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristian Berg.
Time gets caught flat footed, as Berg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berg throws a strike but Time rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg moves nicely into side control.
Berg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Berg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Berg works to advance to full mount. Time defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Berg raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Time's face.
Berg lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Berg breaks from Time's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Time definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Time looks a forlorn figure.
Berg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time is wriggling around trying to escape.
Time knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground.
Berg with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
Berg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg raining down shots from the mount!
Berg landing strikes from the mount.
Berg landing punches.
BOOM! Berg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Berg landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Time throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Time bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Time trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Time tries to stand but Berg is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berg can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.
Berg postures up.
Berg throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg landing with the ground and pound.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Time looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berg.
Sloppy strikes from Time. Those never looked like landing.
Time misses with a double jab
and Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Time's guard.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Time striking off his back but it's not causing Berg any problems.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg works over Time with some ground and pound from guard.
Kristian Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Time preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berg is in close to Time's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berg works over Time with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg distracts Time with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg pushing down on Time's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Time's hands, connecting with Time's forehead.
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. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Time's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg working Time over with strikes.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Time's temple.
Time taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg is nestled in close to Time, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Time has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berg working Time over with strikes.
Time is looking to escape.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Berg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Time is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg is nestled in close to Time, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg working over Time with some ground and pound. Time looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg lands a big shot there that rocks Time but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Berg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Berg with good strikes from the mount here!
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Time is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Berg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berg with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time tries to reverse the position but Berg maintains control.
Berg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Time in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Berg is landing with some decent strikes but Time is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Time that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Time is in a horrible position here. Berg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Time keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berg lands a big elbow.
Berg dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Berg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Time thuds his right hand into Berg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Time misses with a hook. Berg ducked under it nicely.
Berg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Time defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berg.
Time throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berg counters with a shoot takedown. Time fights it but they end up in guard.
Time looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berg is one step ahead there.
Time is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Time keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Time throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berg postures up in Time's guard and throws a big left but Time blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Time keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Time avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berg landing some decent shots from guard.
Berg is working Time over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berg wants to control from the top but Time keeps moving.
Berg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Time's guard.
Berg working Time over with strikes.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg lands with a punch from half guard.
Time taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berg's back!
Time is trying to stick to Berg's back but Berg is turning into Time. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Time's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Berg.
Berg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg lands a couple of elbows.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg postures up.
Berg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berg working some strikes from top position.
Berg throwing strikes from guard but Time blocks nicely.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Time's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg throws an elbow that misses. Time uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berg's guard. Nice move by Time!
Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Time's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berg stands up over Time, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berg chips away with some ground and pound.
Justin Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kristian Berg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berg pushing down on Time's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!
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energy
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