Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Carnage 39
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Nickolson throws an overhand right that lands on Berdnikov's shoulder, as Berdnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Vike Nickolson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickolson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickolson lands a jab to Berdnikov's midsection.
Nickolson misses with a body shot.
Nickolson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickolson swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Nickolson misses the shot to the body.
Berdnikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Nickolson.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
Nickolson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov walks into a stiff left hand from Nickolson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickolson. Berdnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickolson looks to land a right hand but Berdnikov moved out of range.
Berdnikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Berdnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickolson defends it nicely.#T1#
Nickolson throws a shot from downtown. Berdnikov moves away and avoids it.
Nickolson misses the jab.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickolson.
It looked like Berdnikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickolson connects with a crisp jab.
Nickolson throws a hook but Berdnikov blocks it.
Berdnikov missing with a left hand there. Nickolson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Nickolson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickolson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Berdnikov misses with a right hand
and Nickolson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berdnikov misses with a low kick.
Nickolson slips a jab from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov scores with a nice strike.
Nickolson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Berdnikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickolson slips under a jab.
Berdnikov throws a nice looking combination but Nickolson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickolson connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickolson misses with a body shot.
Berdnikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickolson at a distance.
Berdnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Berdnikov goes for a double leg but Nickolson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickolson continues to drive forward.
Nickolson throws a counter combo.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Nickolson jabs at Berdnikov's body.
Nickolson avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Nickolson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berdnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Berdnikov throws a big counter combination but Nickolson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Berdnikov slips a jab from Nickolson.
Berdnikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Nickolson.
Nickolson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berdnikov.
Nickolson throws a jab but it's blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nickolson counter with a right hand.
Berdnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickolson misses with a right hand
and Berdnikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Berdnikov walks into a stiff left hand from Nickolson.
Nickolson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickolson misses the shot to the body.
Berdnikov throws a series of punches but Nickolson avoids them all with ease.
Nickolson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Nickolson misses.
Nickolson throws a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head but Berdnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Nickolson.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickolson.
Nickolson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berdnikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickolson throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickolson. Berdnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickolson looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Nickolson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berdnikov digs a good hook to Nickolson's body.
Nickolson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Nickolson as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vike Nickolson dominated that round.
That's time! Berdnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berdnikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Berdnikov is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nickolson misses with a jab to the body
and Berdnikov counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Berdnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickolson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berdnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickolson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickolson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Berdnikov's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Nickolson dives in looking to finish as Berdnikov flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Nickolson's strikes! Nickolson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Berdnikov's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Berdnikov was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vike Nickolson!
Vike Nickolson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Carnage 34
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Sensei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sensei.
Nice uppercut there from Sensei.
Sensei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Berdnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berdnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a left hand
and Berdnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sensei misses with a straight right.
Berdnikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berdnikov throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berdnikov throws a counter combo.
Sensei scores with a jab.
Sensei throws a series of strikes that have Berdnikov backpedaling. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Berdnikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sensei working a defensive guard here.
Berdnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berdnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Sensei managing to control the position.
Sensei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Berdnikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
Sensei 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.#SUB#
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sensei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Sensei's legs - danger averted.
Sensei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdnikov preventing the sweep.
Berdnikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sensei is retaining full guard.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei 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.
Sensei is pulling down on Berdnikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Berdnikov, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Berdnikov.
Good shot there by Sensei.
Sensei moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Berdnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sensei connects with a body shot that sends Berdnikov's belly button to the back.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the side of Sensei's head but Sensei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sensei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sensei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sensei throws a one two combo.
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!
Sensei throws a right hand that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berdnikov misses with a right hand
and Sensei counters with a straight right hand.
Sensei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berdnikov.
Sensei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot by Sensei.
Sensei misses with a hook #TD2#
and Berdnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sensei is not content to let Berdnikov control the position.
Berdnikov throwing shots but Sensei is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Berdnikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berdnikov blocks a jab.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Berdnikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Sensei to counter with a crisp jab.
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berdnikov can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Sensei.
Berdnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sensei counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Berdnikov.
Sensei lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sensei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Sensei.
A nice side step and Berdnikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Berdnikov unleashes a big counter combination but Sensei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sensei lands a nice hook to Berdnikov's body. Berdnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sensei thuds a left hand into Berdnikov's body.
Sensei jabs Berdnikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sensei throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Berdnikov misses.
Sensei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov misses with the combination.
Sensei throwing a counter right hand but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Sensei cracks Berdnikov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Sensei misses with a wild combination.
Sensei's corner calls for a 1-2. Sensei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sensei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berdnikov backs up against the cage.
Kylar Sensei is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berdnikov scores with a jab to the head.
Berdnikov slips a jab from Sensei.
Berdnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sensei throws a good cross that connects.
Berdnikov slips under a jab from Sensei.
Berdnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Berdnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berdnikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sensei defends it well.
Sensei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berdnikov's head backwards.
Sensei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berdnikov momentarily.
Sensei throws a shot to the body.
Berdnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei swinging wildly here.
Sensei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berdnikov.
Sensei scores with a jab to the head.
Sensei lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Sensei throws a hook but Berdnikov blocks it.
Berdnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berdnikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sensei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Sensei scores with a sloppy right hand. Berdnikov should have avoided that one.
Sensei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Sensei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Sensei does it's job there.
Sensei throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sensei defends it well.
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Berdnikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sensei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berdnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Nice defenses there by Berdnikov.
Nice sprawl there from Sensei as Berdnikov shoots in.
Sensei jabs at Berdnikov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sensei counters with a stiff right hand.
Kylar Sensei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Berdnikov.
Sensei lands a head shot.
Sensei throws a lazy right hand but Berdnikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berdnikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sensei.#T1#
Sensei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Berdnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sensei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berdnikov's hands.
Berdnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei misses with a hook.
Sensei scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sensei!
Berdnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berdnikov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei misses with a double jab.
Berdnikov dives in and grabs Sensei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sensei pushes down on Berdnikov's head and hops out.
Sensei lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Berdnikov.
Nice straight punches there by Sensei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sensei.
Berdnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sensei takes one to the chin there.
Sensei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sensei lands a slapping body shot.
Sensei moves out of range as Berdnikov strikes.
Sensei connects with a body shot.#T3#
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Berdnikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sensei tries to sprawl out of it but Berdnikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sensei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.
Sensei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head.
Sensei looks to land a combination but Berdnikov avoids it well.
Berdnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexei Berdnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Some wild striking there from Berdnikov.
Sensei looks to land a combination. Berdnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sensei connects with a right hand. Berdnikov shakes it off.
Berdnikov throws out a loose jab but Sensei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sensei.
Berdnikov moves away from the strike by Sensei.
It seemed like Berdnikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei works Berdnikov's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sensei finds it's way round the side to connect with Berdnikov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sensei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Kylar Sensei!

Kylar Sensei wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kylar Sensei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Carnage 31
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Crunch! La De Hoya slams his shin into Berdnikov's torso.
Berdnikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and La De Hoya counters with a straight right hand.
Berdnikov swings for the body but La De Hoya moves out of range.
It looked like La De Hoya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berdnikov.#CL#
La De Hoya moves into the clinch successfully.
Berdnikov takes a shot to the head.
La De Hoya has Berdnikov pressed against the cage.
Berdnikov is trying to drag La De Hoya to the mat but La De Hoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
La De Hoya stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La De Hoya lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
La De Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Berdnikov avoids it by throwing La De Hoya back against the cage.
La De Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La De Hoya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Berdnikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
La De Hoya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berdnikovs head.
La De Hoya lands with a short shot to the head.
La De Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Berdnikov avoids it by throwing La De Hoya back against the cage.
La De Hoya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Berdnikov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Berdnikov manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Berdnikov throws a strike aimed at the side of La De Hoya's head but La De Hoya avoids it well.
La De Hoya's coaches at mickeyharts the greatest have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
La De Hoya keeping his opponent close.
La De Hoya is trying to control Berdnikov's posture but Berdnikov avoids it.
Berdnikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is trying to get an arm triangle but La De Hoya is defending well. #T3#
La De Hoya tries to buck Berdnikov off but Berdnikov is having none of it.
Berdnikov is looking to take a break and control but La De Hoya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berdnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
La De Hoya manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
La De Hoya is looking to control Berdnikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La De Hoya avoid being mounted?
Berdnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berdnikov trying to pass the guard but La De Hoya defending well.
Berdnikov is keen to just control but La De Hoya is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for a kimura but La De Hoya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berdnikov to get the leverage.
La De Hoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berdnikov on the ground.
Berdnikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
La De Hoya is looking for a sweep. Berdnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
La De Hoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La De Hoya tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Berdnikov seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdnikov drops his hands momentarily and La De Hoya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
La De Hoya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Berdnikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Berdnikov is rocked!#CL#
La De Hoya closes the distance and clinches.
La De Hoya has a couple of punches blocked by Berdnikov.
La De Hoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berdnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La De Hoya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berdnikov.
La De Hoya pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from La De Hoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from La De Hoya fails to land.
La De Hoya is struggling to control the position.#T1#
La De Hoya pushes Berdnikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berdnikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
La De Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Berdnikov avoids it by throwing La De Hoya back against the cage.
La De Hoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berdnikov goes for a takedown attempt but La De Hoya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berdnikov misses with a hook.
Berdnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
La De Hoya's corner calls for a 1-2. La De Hoya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
La De Hoya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La De Hoya checks a low kick from Berdnikov.
Alexei Berdnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
La De Hoya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berdnikov jumps guard but La De Hoya stands there with Berdnikov around his waist. Berdnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
La De Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Berdnikov controls the action.
La De Hoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berdnikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marious La De Hoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Berdnikov.
Berdnikov prevents a body shot from La De Hoya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov is pushing La De Hoya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berdnikov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Berdnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La De Hoya lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berdnikovs head.
La De Hoya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
Berdnikov working aggressively here.
Berdnikov being controlled against the cage.
La De Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by La De Hoya. #T4#
La De Hoya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
Berdnikov working aggressively here.
La De Hoya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from La De Hoya.
Berdnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can La De Hoya finish him?
Berdnikov gets through La De Hoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Berdnikov seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from La De Hoya.
A right hand to the body from La De Hoya.
Berdnikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
La De Hoya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from La De Hoya.
Berdnikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Berdnikov fails with the takedown.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La De Hoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berdnikov can do to turn this around?
Berdnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berdnikov.
La De Hoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
La De Hoya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya scores with a punch to the head.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La De Hoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La De Hoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La De Hoya cracks Berdnikov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Berdnikov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but La De Hoya pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Berdnikov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marious La De Hoya!
Marious La De Hoya retains his featherweight title!
Marious La De Hoya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Carnage 28
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Berdnikov thuds his right hand into Huntter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Huntter - just one landing.
Huntter misses with a leg kick
and Berdnikov counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berdnikov. Huntter does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Berdnikov backs off Huntter throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.
Huntter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head.
A swing and a miss from Huntter.
An attempted straight right counter from Berdnikov misses the target.
Berdnikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berdnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Huntter, looking for a takedown. Berdnikov pushes Huntter against the cage but Huntter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huntter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huntter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berdnikov is looking for a counter combo.
Huntter throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Huntter lands a jab to the nose.
Berdnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Huntter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berdnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berdnikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huntter throws a hook but Berdnikov blocks it.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Berdnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Huntter gets double underhooks and turns Berdnikov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntter misses with an uppercut.
Huntter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Berdnikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berdnikov.
Huntter is trying to control the position but Berdnikov postures up.
Berdnikov trying to control but Huntter is working from the bottom. #T2#
Berdnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huntter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Huntter keeps moving.
Berdnikov looking to pass the guard.
Berdnikov pushing down on Huntter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berdnikov not doing much here.
Berdnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Huntter defending well though.
Huntter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Berdnikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huntter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berdnikov is working away from the top position though.
Huntter is looking to escape.#ES2#
Huntter has one foot on Berdnikov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Berdnikov misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Huntter.
Berdnikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Huntter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov staying out of range there.
Pate Huntter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Huntter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Huntter cracks a nice hook into Berdnikov's ribs.
Huntter throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Huntter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Huntter.
Danga de danga de dang - Huntter scores with a four punch combination!
Huntter misses with a hook. Berdnikov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Huntter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Berdnikov drops his hands momentarily and Huntter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berdnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huntter lands a head shot.
Huntter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Huntter circles away.
Berdnikov misses with a kick to the body
and Huntter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huntter scores with the left hand. Berdnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov tries for a takedown but Huntter circles away easily
and Huntter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huntter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huntter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huntter.
Pate Huntter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huntter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pate Huntter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huntter throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Huntter avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Huntter looks to throw the jab but Berdnikov is out of range.
Huntter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Huntter connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Berdnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Berdnikov seems content to control.#T2#
Berdnikov thows a huge punch but Huntter dodges it nicely.
Huntter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berdnikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Huntter is trying to control but can't. #ES2#
Huntter pushes Berdnikov off and gets back to his feet.
Berdnikov is looking to wear down Huntter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huntter avoids it really well and circles away.
Huntter throws out a counter right but Berdnikov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Huntter throws a jab but it's blocked by Berdnikov.
It looked like Berdnikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berdnikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Berdnikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huntter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdnikov tries to clinch up
and Huntter counters with a straight right hand.
Berdnikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huntter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Berdnikov tries to clinch there but Huntter circles away.
Berdnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huntter.
Berdnikov dives in and grabs Huntter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huntter pushes down on Berdnikov's head and hops out.#CL#
Berdnikov moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huntter misses with a punch on the inside.
Huntter lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Huntter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Berdnikov misses.
Huntter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Huntter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huntter lands with a cross. #TD#
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huntter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdnikov working away.
Berdnikov is looking to take a break and control but Huntter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Berdnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huntter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov trying to control the position but Huntter is working away.
Huntter wants to control but Berdnikov postures up.#T1#
Huntter tries to buck Berdnikov off but Berdnikov is having none of it.
Berdnikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Huntter tries to bench press Berdnikov off him but Berdnikov keeps the position. #SUB#
Berdnikov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Huntter is trying to escape and Berdnikov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Huntter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Berdnikov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Berdnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Carnage 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Granger tries a low kick but Berdnikov avoids it.
Berdnikov defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
As Granger looks to move away, Berdnikov throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Berdnikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger throws the left hand but Berdnikov avoids the punch easily.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berdnikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berdnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Berdnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Granger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Granger wants to sweep here but Berdnikov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger keeps trying to improve his position.
Berdnikov passes Granger's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Berdnikov is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Berdnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berdnikov is pressing down on Granger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Granger is holding on for now.
Berdnikov thows a huge punch but Granger dodges it nicely.
Berdnikov trying to advance position but Granger counters by regaining guard.
Berdnikov stays in close to Granger's body and controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Granger looking for a sweep. Not yet Granger, not yet.
Berdnikov pushes down on Granger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Granger is looking for a sweep. Berdnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdnikov trying to control the action but Granger is working from the bottom.
Berdnikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berdnikov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger working to try and regain half guard.
Granger has given up his back. Will we see Berdnikov going for some submissions?
Berdnikov is hanging on to Granger's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Berdnikov has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Berdnikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Granger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berdnikov's guard. Nice work there by Granger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdnikov trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Berdnikov looking for a guillotine here but Granger defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Berdnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Berdnikov scores with a leg kick.
Granger doesn't manage to clinch there - Berdnikov circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Granger.
Granger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berdnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Granger.
Berdnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Heath Granger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Berdnikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Berdnikov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Berdnikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Berdnikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heath Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a low kick but Berdnikov avoids it.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berdnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Berdnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Berdnikov misses the target.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berdnikov is looking for a counter combo.
Berdnikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Berdnikov misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Berdnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Berdnikov is able to avoid easily.
Berdnikov checks a leg kick.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berdnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Granger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Granger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Berdnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Granger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berdnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger wants to slow Berdnikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granger thuds his right hand into Berdnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Granger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berdnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berdnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Heath Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berdnikov lands with a shot to the body.
Granger swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range. #T4#
Granger throws a combination that misses
and Berdnikov counters with a straight right hand.
Granger avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
A jab from Granger misses.
Berdnikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berdnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Berdnikov moves his leg out of the way.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Berdnikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Berdnikov as he checks the leg kick.
Berdnikov throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Berdnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heath Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Berdnikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Granger did well to prevent Berdnikov getting side control.#SUB#
Berdnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Granger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berdnikov wants to free his trapped foot but Granger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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. Berdnikov connects with a nice short shot to Granger's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berdnikov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger wants to control but Berdnikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Granger is not content to let Berdnikov control the position.
Granger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berdnikov is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berdnikov moves into full mount! Granger won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Berdnikov working for a submission but Granger is keeping him at bay.
Granger is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Berdnikov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Berdnikov goes for an armbar but Granger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Granger.
Berdnikov keeping full guard, as Granger tries to pass.
Granger is fighting to break Berdnikov's control of his arms but Berdnikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Berdnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Granger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berdnikov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berdnikov 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.
Granger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Berdnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Berdnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Berdnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berdnikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Berdnikov!
Alexei Berdnikov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GFC 59: Wong vs Origi
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov cracks Kante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov looks to land a left hand but Kante moved out of range nicely.
Berdnikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berdnikov. Kante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berdnikov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Berdnikov tries to sprawl but Kante drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kante is trying to control. Berdnikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kante is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kante is working for a submission of some sort.
Kante trying to control from half guard but Berdnikov is working away.
Berdnikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at DiscoClub, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Berdnikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kante seems to be looking for submissions.
Berdnikov moves into full guard.
Kante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berdnikov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kante is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berdnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berdnikov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Berdnikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Kante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdnikov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdnikov advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdnikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berdnikov controlling the pace.
Berdnikov slips a nice elbow through Kante's hands, connecting with Kante's forehead.#SUB2#
Kante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kante looks winded!#T3#
Berdnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kante is looking for a sweep. Berdnikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berdnikov stalling. #SUB2#
Kante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berdnikov stalling.
Berdnikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berdnikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kante is defending against the submission attempts here by Berdnikov.
Kante tries to get to full guard but Berdnikov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Berdnikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kante sees it coming and defends easily.
Berdnikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berdnikov works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Berdnikov working for a guillotine from mount but Kante is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdnikov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berdnikov works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Berdnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Berdnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kante with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Berdnikov counters with a single leg into guard. Kante didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Kante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdnikov passes Kante's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berdnikov controlling the action here.
Kante trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kante actively working from the bottom here.
Berdnikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kante!
Kante is breathing heavily.#T1#
Berdnikov wants to control the pace but Kante is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Kante defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berdnikov.
Kante can't escape the position.
Berdnikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kante takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Berdnikov controlling the position easily from mount.
Berdnikov tries to control but Kante wriggling away.
Berdnikov takes Kante's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kante is in trouble. #T2#
Kante tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Berdnikov looking to control but Kante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berdnikov avoids the attempt from Kante to control.
Berdnikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Berdnikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kante's body. #SUB#
Berdnikov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kante taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Berdnikov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Berdnikov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Berdnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikermann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bikermann.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berdnikov.
Bikermann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berdnikov. That one must have hurt.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Berdnikov circles away easily
letting Berdnikov counter with a right hand.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Bikermann.
Bikermann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berdnikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Bikermann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berdnikov lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Berdnikov.
Bikermann has his takedown stuffed
and Berdnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berdnikov stalks Bikermann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bikermann's face. Bikermann staggers backwards, shaken.
Berdnikov scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Bikermann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berdnikov throws a series of strikes that have Bikermann backpedaling. #ROC#
Bikermann is rocked!
Berdnikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bikermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Berdnikov finish him?
Berdnikov drops Bikermann with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bikermann! Berdnikov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Berdnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 45: Laine vs Pedan
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov looks to land a left hand but Skank moved out of range nicely.
Skank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berdnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Skank.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Skank connects with a body shot that sends Berdnikov's belly button to the back.
Skank connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Skank finds it's target.
Skank lands with a shot to the body.
Berdnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Berdnikov clinches up with Skank and pushes him back against the cage.
Skank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berdnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berdnikov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov stalling the fight.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Berdnikov. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank.
Berdnikov is trying to stall.
Skank tries to pull guard but Berdnikov won't allow it.
The referee calls for Berdnikov to work.
Skank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skank tries to pull guard but Berdnikov won't allow it.
Berdnikov lands a shot to the body.
Berdnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skank is defending well for now.#BC2#
Skank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skank misses with a wild body shot.
Skank dodges the punch combination from Berdnikov. #T2#
Skank misses with a hook. Berdnikov ducked under it nicely.
Skank misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Berdnikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skank's guard.
Skank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdnikov is one step ahead there.
Berdnikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skank has his hands on Berdnikov's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berdnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berdnikov pushes down on Skank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skank is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Skank trying to control here.
Berdnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skank wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skank trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
Skank tries to get to full guard but Berdnikov has control of the leg.
Berdnikov trying to control from half guard but Skank is working away.
Berdnikov wants to pass the guard but Skank is defending well.
Berdnikov prevents Skank from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skank trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
Skank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berdnikov preventing the sweep.
Berdnikov looking to pass the guard.
Skank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berdnikov 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.
Skank keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully.
Skank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skank is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Skank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skank misses with an uppercut. Berdnikov saw that one coming.
Berdnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skank misses with a body shot.
Ed Skank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skank misses with a few strikes there.
Skank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berdnikov misses with a left hand
letting Skank counter with a right hand.
Skank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Berdnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Skank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skank misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
A little feinted left hand from Berdnikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Skank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skank throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Berdnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skank misses with a wild body shot.
Skank misses with an uppercut.
Skank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berdnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Berdnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skank throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skank cracks Berdnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berdnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Skank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berdnikov's waist but Berdnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skank off to one side.
Berdnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skank. #T2#
Skank takes a swing at Berdnikov's ribcage but misses.
Skank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skank.
Berdnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skank is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berdnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berdnikov checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Berdnikov has closed the distance and engaged Skank in a clinch.
Skank jumps guard but Berdnikov stands there with Skank around his waist. Skank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.#TD#
Berdnikov pulls guard successfully.
Skank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Berdnikov pulls Skank in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank throwing strikes from guard but Berdnikov blocks nicely.
Skank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skank throws an elbow that misses. Berdnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skank's guard. Nice move by Berdnikov!#REVR#
Berdnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Skank.#SUB#
Berdnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berdnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdnikov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Skank keeps trying to improve his position.
Skank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berdnikov has passed into side control. #SUB#
Berdnikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berdnikov wants to control but Skank is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Berdnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skank is trying to strike from the bottom but Berdnikov has passed into full mount.
Skank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skank felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Berdnikov trying to control but Skank is having none of it. #SUB#
Berdnikov working for a submission but Skank is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Skank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berdnikov blocks a leg kick.
Skank misses with a looping right.
Skank cracks Berdnikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skank lands a jab.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Skank.
Skank stalks Berdnikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berdnikov's face. Berdnikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Skank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skank. Berdnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berdnikov throws a big counter combination but Skank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skank missing with a left hand there. Berdnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skank avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Skank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berdnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skank lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Skank misses.
Skank misses with an uppercut. Berdnikov saw that one coming.
Skank throws a body shot but no joy.
Skank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skank lands with a hook. Berdnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skank throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Skank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skank scores with the left hand. Berdnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ed Skank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Skank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Skank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berdnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skank moves away.
Berdnikov is looking to wear down Skank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
A swing and a miss from Skank.
Skank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Berdnikov misses its target.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Skank as he connects with a hook.
Skank scores with a body shot.
Skank connects with a looping right hand.
Skank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Skank lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Berdnikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skank stuns Berdnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skank lands with a straight right. Berdnikov didn't see that one coming.
Skank scores with a jab to the body.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Berdnikov slips under a jab.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skank scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Skank misses.
Berdnikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skank.
Skank with a nice cross.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berdnikov moves away.
Skank swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
As Skank tries to get set, Berdnikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skank manages to avoid the attempt.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Skank.
Berdnikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexei Berdnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berdnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Skank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skank. #TD2#
Skank gets the takedown into side control.
Berdnikov is looking for a sweep.
Berdnikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skank trying to control from Berdnikov's half guard. Berdnikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Skank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skank 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Skank!
During a confident post fight interview, Ed Skank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Accurate.
Accurate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berdnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that Accurate avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Accurate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Accurate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berdnikov throws a big counter combination but Accurate scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Accurate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berdnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Accurate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berdnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Accurate wants to clinch#TD#
and Berdnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Berdnikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Accurate! #T1#
Berdnikov controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov breaks from Accurate's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Berdnikov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Accurate looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Berdnikov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexei Berdnikov!

Event: GFC 34: No Mercy
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Robbins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Robbins with that takedown attempt.
Berdnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robbins.
Robbins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Berdnikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robbins misses with a hook. Berdnikov ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Berdnikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robbins.
Robbins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berdnikov's waist but Berdnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robbins off to one side.
Robbins misses with a takedown
and Berdnikov counters with a left to the body.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Robbins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berdnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robbins scrambles back to his feet.
Berdnikov leaves Robbins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Robbins with a poor takedown
and Berdnikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Berdnikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berdnikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Dylan Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robbins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Berdnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Robbins.
Berdnikov gets through Robbins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Berdnikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Robbins drops back down to his feet.
Robbins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berdnikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berdnikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Berdnikov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Berdnikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robbins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Berdnikov has an Americana. Robbins didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Berdnikov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Berdnikov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexei Berdnikov!
A very excited looking Alexei Berdnikov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 28
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov misses with a body kick.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berdnikov slips a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen looks to throw the jab but Berdnikov is out of range.
Berdnikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berdnikov goes for a double leg but Von Richthoffen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Richthoffen continues to drive forward.
Von Richthoffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Richthoffen throws a counter combo.
Von Richthoffen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook to the side of Berdnikov's head but Berdnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berdnikov is looking to clinch but Von Richthoffen is avoiding it.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Berdnikov misses with a double jab
and Berdnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov moves to clinch but Von Richthoffen breaks away
and Von Richthoffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Richthoffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berdnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a left and a right that stings Berdnikov.
Berdnikov throws a body punch but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Von Richthoffen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Von Richthoffen cracks Berdnikov with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Berdnikov is rocked!
Berdnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov slips under a jab from Von Richthoffen.
Berdnikov wants to clinch
and Berdnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richthoffen blocks the body kick.
Berdnikov misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berdnikov thows a leg kick but Von Richthoffen checks it
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Von Richthoffen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Berdnikov avoids it easily.
Berdnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Berdnikov throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Von Richthoffen misses.
Berdnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Richthoffen counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Berdnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Berdnikov tries to clinch there but Von Richthoffen circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.#KD2#
Von Richthoffen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Berdnikov sprawling to the canvas! Berdnikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!
Manfred Von Richthoffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Richthoffen, which made it look bad.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Von Richthoffen moves away #KD2#
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice right hand that sends Berdnikov toppling to the canvas! Berdnikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Von Richthoffen finish him?!
Berdnikov throws a right hand that Von Richthoffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Richthoffen also avoids with ease.
Von Richthoffen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Berdnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Von Richthoffen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Berdnikov misses with a takedown
and Von Richthoffen counters with a big right hand! Oh Berdnikov is in trouble here! Von Richthoffen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Weber is having none of it.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Weber circles away.
Berdnikov throws a hook but Weber avoids it easily.
Weber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leon Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weber misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Berdnikov moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Weber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berdnikov smiles and moves away.
Berdnikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berdnikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weber is able to avoid easily.
Berdnikov tries to clinch up but Weber circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Weber misses its target.#T1#
Weber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weber swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weber blocks it well.
Weber connects with a solid leg kick.
Berdnikov tries to clinch but Weber moves out of range. #CL#
Weber moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Weber pulls Berdnikov into guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weber dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Berdnikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2##SUB#
Weber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berdnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berdnikov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Weber's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Weber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Weber keeping full guard, as Berdnikov tries to pass.
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Weber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov postures up in Weber's guard and throws a big left but Weber blocks it.
Weber keeping full guard, as Berdnikov tries to pass. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berdnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weber has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Weber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Berdnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Berdnikov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Berdnikov stands and throws Weber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Weber drives through and clinches with Berdnikov against the cage.
Weber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berdnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berdnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berdnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Weber gets an underhook and turns Berdnikov into the cage.
Berdnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weber's elbow.
Berdnikov tries to stall but Weber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Weber successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weber has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Berdnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Weber has gone for a leg lock! Berdnikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weber's guard.#REVB#
Weber keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Weber has his foot on Berdnikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berdnikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov is looking to pass into half guard but Weber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Weber is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Berdnikov has his foot on Weber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Weber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Berdnikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Berdnikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Berdnikov! #REVB#
Berdnikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Berdnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berdnikov looking to control but instead Weber has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Berdnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Weber is defending well. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weber defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Berdnikov trying to work for an americana but Weber has managed to regain full guard.
Berdnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berdnikov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Berdnikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Berdnikov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berdnikov's guard! Nice work there by Weber! #T4##SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berdnikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weber has Berdnikov in his guard.#REVB#
Berdnikov stays in close to Weber's body and controls the position.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berdnikov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexei Berdnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Weber throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Weber feints and as Berdnikov raises his hands in defense, Weber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berdnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Weber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berdnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Berdnikov has gone for a leg lock! Weber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berdnikov's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berdnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard. #REVB#
Berdnikov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Berdnikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Berdnikov swings around for an armbar but Weber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berdnikov's guard.#T2##SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berdnikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weber has Berdnikov in his guard.#REVB#
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Berdnikov advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Weber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Weber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdnikov pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Berdnikov seems to be working for a kimura but Weber defends the submission attempt.
Berdnikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for submissions but instead, Weber has regained full guard.
Berdnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berdnikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weber dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4##SUB#
Weber postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berdnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weber, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Berdnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Weber's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Weber working for a triangle but Berdnikov defends it easily.
Berdnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alexei Berdnikov just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Berdnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weber.
Berdnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Weber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Weber circles away.
Weber misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Weber counters with a nice body shot.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the side of Weber's head but Weber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Weber misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Berdnikov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weber wants to get back to full guard.
Weber regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berdnikov. #T1##SUB#
Weber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdnikov trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.
Berdnikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdnikov defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Berdnikov wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Berdnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berdnikov misses with a body punch
and Weber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berdnikov circles away.#T3#
Weber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berdnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berdnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berdnikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Weber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berdnikov did well to prevent Weber getting side control.
Berdnikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Weber from advancing position.
Berdnikov wants to control but Weber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Weber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berdnikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weber.
Berdnikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Berdnikov gets full guard.#SUB#
Weber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berdnikov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Berdnikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berdnikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Berdnikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdnikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berdnikov trying to control the action but Weber is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Berdnikov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Weber slips under a jab from Berdnikov.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Berdnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weber.
An attempted straight right counter from Weber misses the target.
Berdnikov throws a low kick, looking for Weber's leg but Weber calmly moves out of range.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Berdnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber dodges the punch combination from Berdnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov looks for the body kick but Weber saw that one coming. #T1#
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weber throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov takes a swing at Weber's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Weber misses the target.
A good leg kick by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Weber misses the shot to the body.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Berdnikov misses.
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Berdnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Weber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Berdnikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Berdnikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berdnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weber counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Berdnikov connects with a body shot that sends Weber's belly button to the back.
Berdnikov walks into a straight right hand from Weber.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Weber.
Berdnikov slips a jab and a cross from Weber.
Alexei Berdnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weber is looking to wear down Berdnikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berdnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weber goes for a double leg but Berdnikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Berdnikov continues to drive forward.#T4#
A big left from Berdnikov misses.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weber.
Berdnikov tries to clinch up but Weber circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weber misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdnikov is looking to clinch.
Berdnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Weber gets double underhooks and turns Berdnikov into the cage.
Weber throws a big counter combination but Berdnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Weber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berdnikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Leon Weber stared into the camera and said 'I beat this guy 2 times for the title! How much will it take to see who is the real champ??'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 24
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Berdnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savan wants to clinch up but Berdnikov keeps it at a distance.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berdnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Berdnikov moves into range and clinches up with Savan.
Savan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berdnikov is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berdnikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savan is trying to stall.
Savan stalling in the clinch but Berdnikov improves position. #T1#
Savan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berdnikov backwards.
Berdnikov being controlled against the cage.
Savan gets underhooks to prevent Berdnikov's takedown attempt.
Berdnikov tries to pull guard but Savan holds him up against the cage and eventually Berdnikov drops back down to his feet.
Savan looking to stall.
Savan stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edgar Savan.
Savan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdnikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Berdnikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savan, pushing him back against the cage.
Berdnikov is trying to pull guard but Savan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berdnikov is trying to force a seperation but Savan has the dominant position.
Savan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savan scores with a knee to the head.
Savan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Berdnikov blocks a body shot from Savan.
Savan tries to land knees in the clinch but Berdnikov avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Savan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Savan.
Savan has Berdnikov pressed against the cage, preventing Berdnikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berdnikov avoiding damage as Savan throws knees to the body.
Savan trying to stall but Berdnikov improves his position.
Berdnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berdnikov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Savan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Berdnikov being controlled against the cage.
Savan is trying to maintain a safe position but Berdnikov gets an underhook and turns Savan into the cage.
Savan stalling in the clinch but Berdnikov improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edgar Savan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berdnikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Savan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Savan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Berdnikov goes for a double leg but Savan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savan continues to drive forward.
Savan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berdnikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berdnikov. Savan does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Berdnikov has managed to clinch.
Savan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savan can't find room to land a body shot as Berdnikov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berdnikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Berdnikov being controlled against the cage.
Savan stalls.
Berdnikov is trying to drag Savan to the mat but Savan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Berdnikov lands a takedown into guard. #T2#
Berdnikov forces his way into half guard.
Berdnikov trying to control the pace.
Savan wants to control but Berdnikov is keeping busy.
Berdnikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berdnikov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Berdnikov is looking for a kimura but Savan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berdnikov to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berdnikov slips a nice elbow through Savan's hands, connecting with Savan's forehead.#T3#
Berdnikov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berdnikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berdnikov is pressing down on Savan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savan is holding on for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berdnikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Berdnikov. #SUB#
Berdnikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Berdnikov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Savan defend it? Berdnikov steps over the head and cranks it - Savan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berdnikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Berdnikov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Weber. No joy for Berdnikov on that attempt.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Berdnikov misses.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berdnikov throws a series of punches but Weber avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berdnikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Weber, which made it look bad.
Berdnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Berdnikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weber throws a counter combo.
Berdnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berdnikov throws a leg kick but Weber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Berdnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Weber misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Weber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berdnikov.
Weber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weber throws a right and a left that Berdnikov avoids nicely.
Berdnikov fails with the takedown
and Weber counters with a series of strikes. Berdnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Weber avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Berdnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weber checks a leg kick.
Berdnikov shoots for a takedown but Weber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weber wants to counter with a clinch but Berdnikov pushes him away.
Berdnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berdnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berdnikov throws a combination that misses
and Weber counters with a three punch combo that has Berdnikov backing up. Berdnikov nods at Weber to acknowledge the strikes.
Berdnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Weber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leon Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Berdnikov throws a looping overhand right but Weber ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Weber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Berdnikov throws a right and a left that Weber avoids nicely.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berdnikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berdnikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Berdnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Weber's shoulder, as Weber tries to avoid the shot.
Weber was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weber looks to land a combination. Berdnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Weber unleashes a big counter combination but Berdnikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Berdnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.
Berdnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Weber's shoulder, as Weber tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Berdnikov throws a push kick but Weber slaps the foot to one side.
Weber is looking for the big counter here.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body.
Weber lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weber.
Berdnikov fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Weber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Weber is just out of range.
Berdnikov darts in looking for a takedown but Weber gets double underhooks and turns Berdnikov into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Berdnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berdnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Weber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berdnikov.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdnikov.
Berdnikov fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Berdnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Weber enables Berdnikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Berdnikov wants to pass the guard but Weber is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Weber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berdnikov defends well.#SUB2#
Weber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berdnikov defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Weber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Weber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berdnikov passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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 Alexei Berdnikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense.
Berdnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexei Berdnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdnikov cracks Weber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berdnikov tries to score with a low kick but Weber moves his leg out of the way.
Weber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berdnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Berdnikov is looking to wear down Weber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berdnikov.
Berdnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weber avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Weber. No joy for Berdnikov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weber moves out of range of the leg kick from Berdnikov.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Weber.
Berdnikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berdnikov. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berdnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weber swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Weber drives through and clinches with Berdnikov against the ropes.
Berdnikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Berdnikov wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Weber on the inside.
Berdnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berdnikov is trying to break the clinch but Weber is controlling him.#T3#
Weber misses with a knee strike.
Berdnikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Weber.
Berdnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berdnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Weber working aggressively here.
Berdnikov blocking some punches.
Weber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Berdnikov up against the ropes.
Berdnikov blocks an elbow strike from Weber. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weber looking to throw knees to the head but Berdnikov is blocking nicely.
Berdnikov stalling in the clinch but Weber improves position.
Berdnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Weber won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Berdnikov fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berdnikov wants a takedown. #BC2#
Weber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weber wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Weber really dominated that round.
That's time! Berdnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Berdnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weber but Weber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber swats away the attempt to clinch by Berdnikov.
Despite the aggression on Weber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Berdnikov throws a leg kick but Weber checks it.
Weber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berdnikov has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berdnikov moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
As Berdnikov backs off Weber throws a huge counter combo but Berdnikov manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berdnikov darts in trying to clinch
and Weber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weber lands with a nice combination. Berdnikov backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdnikov.
Weber throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Berdnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weber as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Berdnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Weber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berdnikov.
Weber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berdnikov shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Berdnikov.
Leon Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Berdnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weber's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Weber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berdnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berdnikov postures up in Weber's guard and throws a big left but Weber blocks it.
Berdnikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov throws a sloppy strike and Weber has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Berdnikov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Weber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Leon Weber said 'They call me the Submission Machine.. you know why!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Berdnikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maynard sees it coming and defends easily.
Berdnikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maynard is staying active underneath Berdnikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for a kimura but Maynard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berdnikov to get the leverage.
Maynard pushes Berdnikov off looking to stand but Berdnikov dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdnikov wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is trying to work for a kimura but Maynard is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdnikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2#
Maynard is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Berdnikov has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Maynard is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Alexei Berdnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Berdnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bush clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Berdnikov manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berdnikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Berdnikov's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berdnikov has Bush pulled in close to control his posture.
Berdnikov trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Berdnikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Berdnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berdnikov is pulling down on Bush's head. It's preventing any offense from Bush, at least for the moment.
Berdnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Berdnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Berdnikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bush defends well.
Bush throwing strikes from guard but Berdnikov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Berdnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bush gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Berdnikov has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Bush throws a sloppy strike and Berdnikov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bush is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Berdnikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Berdnikov!
Alexei Berdnikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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