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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Berger is looking to clinch but Dwayne is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Dwayne shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berger is trying to defend but Dwayne finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dwayne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dwayne is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berger sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Berger has one foot on Dwayne's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dwayne throws a sloppy head kick and Berger moves out of range easily.
Berger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Berger 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#
Berger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Dwayne drives through and clinches with Berger against the cage.
#BC2#
Dwayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dwayne moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dwayne is trying to trip Berger. He has hold of a leg but Berger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dwayne persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dwayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berger is keeping the position for now.
Dwayne advances position into side control!
Dwayne grinds an elbow into Berger's temple.
Berger is trying to buck Dwayne off.#T2#
Dwayne working the ground and pound.
Dwayne takes a little break here. Berger wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Berger is looking to escape.
Dwayne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #ES#
Berger manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Dwayne has closed the distance and engaged Berger in a clinch.
#BC#
Berger manages to break the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Dwayne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Berger is rocked!#SUB2#
Dwayne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oh Berger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dwayne wants to get back to his feet.
Dwayne is nestled in close to Berger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dwayne not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Dwayne is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU2#
Dwayne decides to stand up. #CL2#
Dwayne moves into the clinch.
Berger seems to have got his legs back now.
Berger blocks a body shot from Dwayne.
Stalling in the clinch from Dwayne.
Berger throws an elbow but it misses.
Dwayne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berger up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Dwayne has picked Berger up - he's going for a ride! Dwayne dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dwayne looks winded!
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!
Berger tries to get to full guard but Dwayne has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dwayne 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.
Berger is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Dwayne dominated that 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.
#R2#
Berger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dwayne.#TD2#
Berger gets caught napping as Dwayne dives in and scores a takedown. Berger manages to retain guard.
Berger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dwayne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dwayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Berger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dwayne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dwayne looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dwayne but Dwayne pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Dwayne moves into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Berger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dwayne is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berger to the mat. Berger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Berger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dwayne tries to roll over but Berger keeps him under control.
Dwayne trying to control but Berger postures up.
Berger throwing shots but Dwayne is blocking nicely.
Dwayne pushes Berger off looking to stand but Berger dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Dwayne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dwayne's head.
Dwayne gets full guard.#SUB2#
Dwayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dwayne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dwayne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dwayne wants to stand up but Berger is controlling him. #SUB2#
Dwayne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Berger passes into side control.
#SUB#
Berger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Berger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dwayne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berger but great work by Dwayne.#T4#
Dwayne remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #ES#
Berger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Dwayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dwayne prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berger tries to break free but Dwayne pushes him back against the cage.
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 Mark Berger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dwayne darts in and clinches Berger up against the cage.
The referee calls for Dwayne to work.
Berger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dwayne smiles and moves away.
Dwayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Berger.
Berger shoots in but Dwayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Berger takes the fight into the clinch.
Berger can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Berger tries to pull guard but Dwayne won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dwayne pulls guard successfully.
Berger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dwayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berger's guard. #REVB#
Berger working a defensive guard here.
Dwayne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dwayne advances to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dwayne in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Dwayne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dwayne.
Dwayne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berger is trying to stand.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Berger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berger wants to stand up but Dwayne is controlling him.
Berger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dwayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Berger's guard.
Brock Dwayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dwayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dwayne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dwayne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dwayne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dwayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dwayne wants to pass the guard but Berger is keeping the position.
Dwayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berger throws a leg kick but Dwayne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Berger gets caught napping as Dwayne dives in and scores a takedown. Berger manages to retain guard.
Dwayne wanted to stand there but Berger had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dwayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dwayne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Dwayne!
A very excited looking Brock Dwayne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Berger throws a leg kick but Janis sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Janis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janis trying to control but Berger is working from the bottom.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Berger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janis trying to control the position.
Berger connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Janis is wriggling around but Berger manages to pass to half guard.
Janis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janis taking some punishment here, with Berger in his half guard.
Berger working the head and body with strikes.
Berger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger is nestled in close to Janis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Janis trying to hold on to Berger's head to control him but Berger postures up.
Berger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Janis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Janis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Berger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Janis sees it coming and defends easily.
Janis is trying to stand back up but Berger is controlling him
Berger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Janis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berger.
Berger winds up and cracks Janis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Janis looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Berger there. #T3##SUB#
Berger seems to be working for a kimura but Janis defends the submission attempt.
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. Berger connects with a nice short shot to Janis's temple. #SUB#
Berger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Berger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Berger seems to be looking for submissions.
Janis tries to kick Berger off but Berger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janis is trying to maintain the position but Berger is very close to passing his half guard.
Berger is nestled in close to Janis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Janis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berger did well to prevent Janis getting side control.#ES#
Berger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Janis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Janis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berger's brow.
Janis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berger's efforts to push away.
Janis looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Berger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Janis being controlled here momentarily.
Berger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Janis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Janis has momentary wrist control but Berger slips an elbow through the middle.
Berger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berger.
Berger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Janis looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Janis wants to sweep here but Berger controlling him for the moment.
Berger throws a big right hand that misses.
Janis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Janis looking for a sweep. Not yet Janis, not yet.
Janis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Janis is looking to clinch but Berger is avoiding it.
Janis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Janis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berger counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Janis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Janis is looking to clinch but Berger is avoiding it.
Berger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Janis is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Janis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Berger sneaks out the side door and pushes Janis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Janis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hugh Janis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Janis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Berger throws Janis to one side and escapes!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Janis. Those never looked like landing.
Berger half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Janis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Janis is breathing heavily.
Berger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Janis is trying to keep Berger in close.
#SUB#
Janis wants to control position but Berger is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Janis here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Berger!
Hugh Janis was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berger.
#CL#
Berger pushes Templeton up against the cage in a clinch.
Berger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Templeton after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Templeton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Templeton sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berger is looking for a triangle but Templeton pushes his legs off easily.
Templeton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Templeton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Templeton gets to his feet - Berger follows without any prompting.
Berger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Berger moves out of range.
Trey Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Berger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Templeton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berger to the ground. Templeton is now in Berger's guard.#SU2#
Templeton gets to his feet - Berger follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2#
Berger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Templeton's guard. #REVR#
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!
Berger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berger throwing strikes but missing.
Berger throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Berger stands up from Templeton's guard - Berger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice shot by Berger.#T3##CL#
Berger instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Templeton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Templeton manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Berger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Berger blocks a head kick by Templeton.
#CL2#
Templeton closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Templeton manages to pull guard.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berger working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##ES2#
Templeton pushes Berger off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Templeton dives in and scores a takedown into Berger's guard.
Templeton looks winded!
Berger keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Templeton won't allow Berger to get back to his feet. #ES#
Berger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Templeton moves into the clinch.#TD#
Berger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Templeton bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Berger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Templeton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Berger on his heels. He'll look to pass Berger's guard now, I'm sure.
Berger keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Berger looking for a sweep. Not yet Berger, not yet.
Trey Templeton has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Berger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Templeton is aware though and is defending well.
Templeton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berger is keeping the position for now.
Templeton postures up in Berger's guard and throws a big left but Berger blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger wants to stand up but Templeton is controlling him.
Berger is trying to control the position but Templeton postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Templeton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Berger moves into range and clinches up with Templeton.#TD2#
Templeton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Templeton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Berger postures up in Templeton's guard and throws a big left but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton controlling Berger's posture.
Berger working some strikes from top position.
Berger throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Templeton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berger's guard. #REVB##ES#
Berger pushes Templeton off and gets back to his feet.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Berger keeps it at a distance.
Templeton throws a head kick but Berger moves out of range.
Berger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templeton swivels and escapes.
Berger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templeton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Templeton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3##SU2#
Templeton stands up and beckons Berger to his feet.
Berger misses with a low kick.
Templeton's corner calls for a 1-2. Templeton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Berger tries to keep at a distance but Templeton has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Templeton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Templeton is looking for a triangle but Berger pushes his legs off easily.
Berger throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Templeton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berger is aware though and is defending well.
Berger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berger stopping the sweep attempt from Templeton.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Templeton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Templeton pushes Berger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Berger keeps it at a distance.
Berger scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Templeton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Templeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Templeton gets tackled into the cage by Berger. Berger maintains the clinch.
Templeton stalling against the cage.
Templeton tries to break the clinch but Berger is controlling the position.
Templeton is pushing Berger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berger keeps control of Templeton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Templeton to keep the fight standing.
Templeton is trying to break the clinch but Berger is controlling him.#T1#
Templeton prevents Berger from breaking the clinch.
Templeton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Templeton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Berger can't fight it off and eventually Templeton manages to take the fight to the floor. Berger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Berger controls Templeton momentarily but Templeton frees himself.
Berger keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Templeton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##ES#
Berger has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Templeton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Berger jumps into guard, dragging Templeton to the mat.
Templeton stands and throws Berger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berger is pushing Templeton's head away, looking to escape. Templeton manages to hold on to the position though.
Templeton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Templeton working the ground and pound but Berger is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Templeton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Templeton closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Berger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Templeton uses from the top position. #SU2#
Templeton stands up and waves to Berger to follow him. #TD2#
Templeton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Berger to the mat! Berger manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton looking to pass the guard.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Templeton is pushing down on Berger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berger is fighting to maintain full guard but Templeton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Templeton throwing shots but Berger is blocking nicely.
Berger tries to kick Templeton off but Templeton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Templeton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Templeton stops Berger from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Templeton is working for a submission of some sort.
Berger is staying active underneath Templeton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Berger pushes Templeton off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Berger misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Templeton.
I think Templeton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Templeton!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Warrior rushes Berger and presses him up against the cage.
Berger is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Warrior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berger swats away the attempt to clinch by Warrior.#CL#
Berger takes the fight into the clinch.
Warrior has Berger pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Warrior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Warrior prevents Berger from improving his position.#T1#
Warrior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warrior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Berger is working away.
Berger is trying to maintain the position but Warrior is very close to passing his half guard.
Warrior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berger defending well though.
Warrior missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Warrior wants to work for an arm triangle but Berger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berger is holding on to half guard well.
Berger tries to kick Warrior off but Warrior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berger keeps working.
Warrior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warrior trying to control the action but Berger is working from the bottom.
Berger is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warrior trying to control the pace.
Berger wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warrior throws out the jab. #CL2#
Warrior forces Berger back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Warrior.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Warrior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Berger tries to clinch up but Warrior circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Warrior closes the distance and pushes Berger back into the cage.
Berger tries to pull guard but Warrior holds him up against the cage and eventually Berger drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berger blocks a body shot from Warrior.
Berger wants a takedown.
Berger jumps guard but Warrior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Warrior controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Warrior jumps guard.
#T4#
Berger won't allow Warrior to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berger defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berger throws a big right hand that misses.
Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a triangle here but Berger uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Berger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Warrior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berger's guard! Nice work there by Warrior!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Warrior 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#
Warrior misses with a two punch combination.
Berger is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Berger moves into the clinch successfully.
Berger looking to stall.
#BC2#
Warrior breaks from the clinch.
Warrior fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Warrior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Warrior closes the distance and pushes Berger back into the cage.#BC2#
Warrior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Berger takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Warrior breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Warrior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Warrior dives in and scores a takedown into Berger's guard.
Warrior throws a big elbow that misses.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Berger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berger wants to stand up but Warrior is controlling him.
Berger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Berger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warrior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Warrior stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Berger wants to clinch.
Warrior fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Berger gets tackled into the cage by Warrior. Warrior maintains the clinch.
Warrior avoiding damage as Berger throws knees to the body.
Berger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Berger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Warrior lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
Berger is trying to stand up here but Warrior is controlling him well.
Warrior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mike Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warrior is thwarting Berger's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura here.
Warrior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warrior throwing shots but Berger is blocking nicely.
Berger wants to get back to his feet.
Warrior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berger's head.
Warrior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warrior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berger defending well though.
Berger is trying to stand up here but Warrior is controlling him well.
Warrior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Berger is looking to improve his position.
Berger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warrior.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warrior throwing shots but Berger is blocking nicely.
Warrior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warrior is trying to control. Berger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Warrior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Warrior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Warrior tries to clinch but Berger moves out of range. #TD#
Berger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Warrior kicks Berger off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Berger has been cut.#T1#
Warrior tries to land knees in the clinch but Berger avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Warrior.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warrior has Berger pushed against the cage.
Warrior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Warrior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Warrior as the two fighters clinch.
Berger tries for a takedown but Warrior manages to get underhooks.
Warrior lands a knee to the head.
#T2##TD2#
Warrior pulls Berger into guard.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Warrior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES2#
Warrior manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Warrior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Berger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warrior walks away with a smile on his face. Berger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL2#
Warrior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warrior is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Warrior receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Warrior.
Warrior lands a nice uppercut.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Berger controls his hands.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Berger is blocking nicely.
Warrior lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Warrior has a couple of punches blocked by Berger.
Mike Warrior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Warrior breaks the clinch.
Berger lands a leg kick that knocks Warrior off balance momentarily.
Berger lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Warrior.
Berger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Warrior rushes Berger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Warrior manages to break the clinch.
Berger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warrior as he jumps to the side.
Warrior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mark Berger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Warrior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berger tries to clinch but Warrior moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warrior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Warrior!
In his post fight interview, Mike Warrior started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Berger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Padilla.#CL#
Berger forces Padilla back against the cage and clinches.
Padilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berger is defending well for now.
Berger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Padilla smiles and moves away.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Berger tries to score with a low kick but Padilla moves his leg out of the way.
Padilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berger was well out of range. Poor timing from Padilla.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Berger half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Padilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Padilla.
Padilla misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Padilla shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berger is trying to defend but Padilla finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berger moves into full guard.
Padilla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Berger has a closed guard, preventing Padilla from standing up.
Berger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Berger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Padilla defends well.#ES#
Berger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Padilla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Berger kicks Padilla off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Padilla misses with a kick to the body
and Berger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Padilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berger, pushing him back against the cage.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Padilla can't break the clinch.
Berger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Padilla's efforts to push away.
Berger wants to get back to striking at distance but Padilla won't allow it.
#BC2#
Padilla breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Padilla shoots in and gets a takedown into Berger's guard.#ES#
Berger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Padilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Padilla dives in and scores a takedown into Berger's guard.#SUB#
Berger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Padilla is aware though and is defending well.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berger is trying to keep Padilla in close.
Berger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Padilla is one step ahead there. #ES#
Berger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Padilla is trying to trip Berger. He has hold of a leg but Berger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Padilla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Padilla throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berger pulls Padilla in to control the position.
Berger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Padilla gets to his feet - Berger follows without any prompting.
Ricky Padilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Padilla tries to keep at a distance but Berger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Padilla looking to stall.
Padilla working hard to break the clinch.
Berger tries to pull guard but Padilla won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Berger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Berger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Padilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Padilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Berger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Padilla as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Padilla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Padilla is looking for a kimura but Berger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Padilla to get the leverage.
Padilla tries to stand and escape but Berger actually recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berger controlling Padilla's posture.
Padilla connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##ES#
Berger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Padilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berger's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Berger has been cut.
Padilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berger half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Padilla drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Berger is rocked!
Berger looking to control.
Oh Berger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Berger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Padilla defends well.#SUB2#
Padilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Padilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Berger looking for a guillotine here but Padilla defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Padilla gets to his feet and stands over Berger, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Berger felt that one! Padilla unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Berger from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Padilla!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Berger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ali napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Ali bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Ali forces Berger back against the cage and clinches.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ali lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali throwing strikes but missing.
Ali preventing the sweep.
Ali content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Berger has been cut.
Ali postures up and lands a big shot to Berger's brow.
Ali with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Berger is rocked!
Ali arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Berger's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muhammed Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Thrower doesn't manage to clinch there - Berger circles away.
Berger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thrower stalks Berger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berger's face. Berger staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Berger has been cut.#TD2#
Thrower shoots in and gets a takedown into Berger's guard.#ROC2#
Berger is rocked!
Thrower is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Berger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berger seems to have got his legs back now.
Berger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thrower dives into side control.
Berger wants to get back to his feet.
Berger is trying to control Thrower's posture but Thrower avoids it.
Thrower working the ground and pound but Berger is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Thrower is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Berger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Thrower tries for a kimura but Berger is defending well.
Thrower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berger pushes Thrower away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thrower gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thrower working the ground and pound but Berger is defending the strikes.
Berger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Thrower decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thrower misses with a low kick.
Thrower misses with a double jab
and Berger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thrower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berger counters with a leg kick.
Thrower throws a head kick but Berger moves out of range.
#TD2#
Thrower gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Thrower looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thrower looks winded!
Berger tries to buck Thrower off but Thrower is having none of it.
Thrower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berger keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thrower is controlling him well.
Thrower throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU2#
Thrower decides to stand back up. Thrower steps back and let's Berger get back to his feet.
Thrower swings for the body but Berger moves out of range.
Thrower throws a lazy body kick
and Berger counters with a good low kick that Thrower was not able to check.
Thrower misses with a double jab
and Berger counters with an outside leg kick.
Berger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berger tries to clinch up.
Thrower only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD2#
Thrower fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berger to the ground. Thrower is now in Berger's guard.#ES#
Berger has his feet on Thrower's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##TD2#
Thrower drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Berger wants to stand up but Thrower is controlling him.
Thrower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thrower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Berger has his feet on Thrower's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Thrower drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bricks Thrower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Berger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Thrower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thrower throws a strike but Berger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Berger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thrower working a defensive guard here.
Berger throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrower is controlling Berger's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Berger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thrower pulls Berger in close to prevent any damage.
Thrower is breathing heavily.
Berger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES2#
Thrower manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Berger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thrower tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Thrower keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berger sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thrower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berger punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Berger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Thrower has worked his arm free - good work by Thrower!
Thrower is trying to get back to half guard.
Thrower gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Berger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thrower keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thrower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berger.
Berger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thrower defending well though.
Bricks Thrower has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berger wants to get back to his feet.
Thrower keeping hold of Berger's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Mark Berger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Berger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Thrower. Those never looked like landing.
Berger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thrower misses with a few strikes there.
Berger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrower.
Berger appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Thrower drives through with a takedown into Berger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Berger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Berger blocks a head kick by Thrower.
#CL#
Berger clinches.
Thrower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Berger is trying to trip Thrower. He has hold of a leg but Thrower is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Thrower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berger throws a big elbow that misses.
Thrower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thrower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berger throws an elbow that misses. Thrower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Berger's guard. Nice move by Thrower!#REVB##ES#
Berger kicks Thrower off and gets to his feet. #T2##CL#
Berger closes the distance and pushes Thrower back into the cage.
Berger tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Berger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thrower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Berger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thrower clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Thrower manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrower checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Thrower misses with the combination.
Thrower displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrower walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrower misses with a wild combination.
Berger tries to move into range but Thrower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Berger gets caught napping as Thrower dives in and scores a takedown. Berger manages to retain guard.#T4#
Thrower postures up.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Berger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrower tries to break the clinch but Berger is controlling the position. #TD2#
Thrower gets control of Berger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thrower will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thrower working a defensive guard here.
Berger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thrower's head.
Berger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrower is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berger is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bricks Thrower.
I think Thrower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bricks Thrower!
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