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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 5558 p4p, 619 weight class) and Hector Berlioz (ranked 22087 p4p, 839 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Berlioz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treadwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Treadwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by Berlioz.
Treadwell misses with a takedown attempt - Berlioz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Treadwell shoots in for a takedown but Berlioz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Berlioz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berlioz lands the left hand.
Treadwell goes for a double leg but Berlioz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berlioz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for De Forest Treadwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berlioz lands a lovely overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berlioz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berlioz scores with a jab.
Treadwell fails to land the takedown.
Berlioz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Treadwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berlioz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berlioz lands a head shot.
Treadwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Berlioz connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Berlioz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Treadwell doesn't seem phased though.
Berlioz lands a jab to the nose.
Treadwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Treadwell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berlioz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Treadwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Treadwell is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Treadwell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Treadwell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Treadwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Treadwell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berlioz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Treadwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berlioz wants to stand and escape but Treadwell is having none of it.
Berlioz keeping full guard, as Treadwell tries to pass.
Treadwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berlioz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berlioz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Treadwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berlioz's head.
Treadwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berlioz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Treadwell is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Treadwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berlioz swivels and escapes.
Treadwell fails with the takedown
and Berlioz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berlioz scores with a leg kick.
Treadwell fails with the takedown.
Treadwell misses with a takedown attempt - Berlioz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Berlioz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berlioz connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell avoids the head kick by Berlioz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berlioz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Treadwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berlioz counters with a stiff right hand.
Berlioz lands the left hand.
Treadwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berlioz.
Berlioz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berlioz wants it to stay on the feet.
Berlioz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Forest Treadwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Treadwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Treadwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berlioz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berlioz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Treadwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Treadwell tries to move into range but Berlioz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berlioz lunges at Treadwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Treadwell's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Berlioz.
Treadwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Treadwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berlioz defends it nicely.
Treadwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz lands a nice shot to the body.
Treadwell dives in and grabs Berlioz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berlioz pushes down on Treadwell's head and hops out.
Berlioz works Treadwell's body with a nice hook.
Berlioz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Treadwell. Treadwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Treadwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berlioz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Treadwell somewhat.
Treadwell dives in and grabs Berlioz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berlioz pushes down on Treadwell's head and hops out.
Berlioz tests Treadwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Treadwell dives in and scores a takedown into Berlioz's guard.
Berlioz wants to get back to his feet but Treadwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Treadwell postures up in Berlioz's guard and throws a big left but Berlioz blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Berlioz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berlioz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Treadwell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berlioz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berlioz wants to get back to his feet but Treadwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Treadwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Berlioz 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.
Treadwell is really struggling to control Berlioz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Berlioz has momentary wrist control but Treadwell slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Treadwell is controlling him.
Treadwell cracks Berlioz with a solid left hand.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Berlioz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Treadwell controls the pace.
Berlioz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berlioz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Berlioz is looking to stand up but Treadwell isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berlioz lands a leg kick that knocks Treadwell off balance momentarily.
Treadwell darts in looking for a takedown but Berlioz gets double underhooks and turns Treadwell into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berlioz! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Berlioz there.
Treadwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berlioz.
Hector Berlioz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berlioz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Treadwell's head backwards.
Berlioz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hector Berlioz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berlioz.
Treadwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berlioz to the ground. Treadwell is now in Berlioz's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berlioz keeping moving, preventing Treadwell from controlling successfully.
Treadwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berlioz is looking to stand up but Treadwell isn't so interested in that idea.
Treadwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berlioz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Treadwell.
Treadwell 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Treadwell stops Berlioz from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berlioz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Treadwell on the side of the head.
Treadwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Treadwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Treadwell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Treadwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Berlioz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berlioz is looking to escape.
Treadwell throwing shots but Berlioz is blocking nicely.
Treadwell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berlioz is trying to stand.
Treadwell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Treadwell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Treadwell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Treadwell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berlioz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Treadwell lands a couple of good shots and Berlioz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Berlioz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Treadwell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berlioz is trying to stand back up.
Treadwell has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Berlioz.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Berlioz is trying to stand back up.
Treadwell trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that De Forest Treadwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Berlioz.
Berlioz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Treadwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Treadwell lands a nice forearm strike.
Berlioz wants to get back to his feet but Treadwell is dominant here and he's now got Berlioz's back!
A lull in the action here.
Berlioz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Treadwell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Berlioz is trying to get back to his feet but Treadwell has full control of the position and if anything, Berlioz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Treadwell has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlioz is keeping busy.
Treadwell gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Berlioz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell controlling the position well here. Berlioz rolled but Treadwell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Berlioz is still in real trouble! Can Treadwell finish him?
Treadwell is loading up with his shots from the back and Berlioz is in big trouble! Berlioz taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). De Forest Treadwell!
De Forest Treadwell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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