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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Zap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bersten is fending him off so far but Zap persists. Nope, Bersten circles away and we're back to standing.
Zap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bersten is fending him off so far but Zap persists. Nope, Bersten circles away and we're back to standing.
Zap throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bersten counters with a series of strikes. Zap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bersten throws a one two combo.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zap goes for a double leg but Bersten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bersten continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zapi Zap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Zap
and Bersten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bersten.#CL#
Zap rushes Bersten and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zap keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bersten's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Bersten's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Zap has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bersten is trying to keep an underhook but Zap manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
Zap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bersten knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Bersten makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Bersten lands a head kick. Zap smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zap lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Bersten.
Zap definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bersten tries to keep at a distance but Zap has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bersten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Zap breaks from the clinch.
Zap takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bersten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bersten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zap avoids the head kick by Bersten.
#TD#
Zap shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bersten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bersten is looking to get back to his feet here but Zap is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bersten's back.#T2#
Bersten trying to get back to his feet but Zap is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bersten grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Zap lands a shot to the head.
Bersten trying to get back to his feet but Zap is in full control for now.
Bersten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Bersten is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Bersten defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bersten trying to get back to his feet but Zap is in full control for now.
Zap slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bersten is trying to stand back up. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Zap is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zap has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bersten's body.
#SUB#
Bersten showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Bersten 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#
Zap throws a head kick that misses.
Brett Bersten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bersten lands a head kick!
Zap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zapi Zap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bersten slaps away a takedown attempt from Zap, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zapi Zap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zap drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bersten sprawls and moves away.
Bersten scores with a head kick. Zap tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zap drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bersten manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zap tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bersten smiles and moves away.
Zap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bersten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bersten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bersten throws a head kick but Zap moves out of range.
#CL#
Bersten gets tackled into the cage by Zap. Zap maintains the clinch. #BC#
Zap manages to break the clinch.
Bersten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bersten throws a head kick that Zap semi-blocks.
Bersten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bersten throws a combination. Zap tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bersten throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Bersten moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bersten tries to circle away but Zap has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Zap tries for a takedown but Bersten manages to get underhooks.
Zap is struggling to control the position.
Zap wants to take the fight to the mat but Bersten manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zap has him pressed against the cage.
Zap lands a shot to the body.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bersten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bersten after a bit of a struggle.
Bersten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Zap to work.
#BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brett Bersten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zap looks to clinch
and Bersten counters with a series of strikes. Zap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bersten swinging wildly here.
#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Bersten!
#TD#
Zap decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bersten kicks Zap off and gets back to his feet.
Zap attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zap is defended easily by Bersten.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bersten avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bersten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bersten lands a head kick!
#CL#
Zap has managed to clinch.
Bersten wants to get back to striking at distance but Zap won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zap.
Zap jumps guard but Bersten stands there with Zap around his waist. Zap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Zap is controlling the position.
Bersten blocks the elbow strike.
Bersten wants to get back to striking at distance but Zap won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Bersten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bersten thows a body kick. Zap tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Bersten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bersten wants to get back to his feet but Zap is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zap is looking to work some ground and pound but Bersten has wrist control.
Zap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Bersten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bersten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zap doesn't seem phased though.
Bersten scores with a head kick. Zap tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Zap closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bersten pushes Zap away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zap gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bersten is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zap has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Bersten is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zap content just to control the position here.
Zap working the ground and pound effectively.
Zap working the ground and pound effectively.
Zap looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Zap lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bersten is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zap lands a big shot there that rocks Bersten but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zap controlling the pace for now.
Zap dominating with strikes here.
Zap controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Bersten tries to buck Zap off but he can't manage it.
Zap controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zap lands a couple of good shots and Bersten has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zapi Zap showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bersten 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Bersten!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bersten throws a lazy right hand but Koniezko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bersten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Koniezko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koniezko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
Bersten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koniezko fails to land the takedown.
Koniezko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Koniezko instigates a clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Koniezko keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko lands with a straight right. Bersten didn't see that one coming.
Koniezko avoids the head kick by Bersten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Koniezko. Those never looked like landing.
Bersten throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range.
Bersten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koniezko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bersten misses with a combination
and Koniezko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bersten throws a body punch but Koniezko moves out of range. #T1#
Koniezko has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Koniezko clinches. #BC#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Koniezko is controlling him.#BC#
Koniezko breaks the clinch.
Koniezko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Bersten. #TD#
Koniezko shoots in and gets a takedown into Bersten's guard.#ES2#
Bersten pushes Koniezko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Koniezko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bersten checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koniezko cracks Bersten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bersten misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Bersten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bersten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koniezko. #TD#
Koniezko dives in and scores a takedown into Bersten's guard.
Bersten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Koniezko gets to his feet - Bersten follows without any prompting.
Koniezko avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Bersten moves in looking to clinch but Koniezko pushes him off.
Bersten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bersten duly obliges.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Koniezko misses the target.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
#KD#
Koniezko lands a left and a right that send Bersten crashing to the mat, dazed. Koniezko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bersten is rocked!
Koniezko lands with a right and another and another! Bersten is in big trouble! Koniezko lands again and this time it's lights out for Bersten! A quality knockout there for Koniezko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sascha Koniezko!
A less than humble Sascha Koniezko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bersten. Bobeth shrugs it off though.
Bobeth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Bersten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brett Bersten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Bersten moves out of range easily.
Bersten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobeth throws a leg kick but Bersten checks it.
Bersten lands a head kick!
#CL#
Bobeth has managed to clinch.
Bobeth goes for a takedown attempt but Bersten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bobeth lands a left hand.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
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!
Bobeth throws a head kick but Bersten moves out of range.
#T1##CL2#
Bersten closes the distance and clinches.
Bobeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Bobeth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bobeth stalling.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses
and Bobeth counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Bersten.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bobeth controlling the action here for a moment.
Bersten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bobeth clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bobeth gets control of Bersten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobeth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bersten stopping the sweep attempt from Bobeth.#SU2#
Bersten gets to his feet - Bobeth follows without any prompting. #CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bobeth just leaning against Bersten, taking a breather. #T3#
Bobeth has Bersten pressed against the cage, preventing Bersten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bersten's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobeth wants to clinch up but Bersten keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bersten gets tackled into the cage by Bobeth. Bobeth maintains the clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bobeth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bersten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bersten wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Bersten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Brett Bersten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobeth shoots and misses
and Bersten counters with a three punch combo that has Bobeth backing up. Bobeth nods at Bersten to acknowledge the strikes.
Bersten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bersten throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobeth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bobeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bersten.
A solid body kick from Bobeth.
Bersten throws a wild body kick that Bobeth sees coming a mile off.
Bobeth feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Bersten.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bobeth gets tackled into the cage by Bersten. Bersten maintains the clinch.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bersten wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten slips a jab and a cross from Bobeth.
Bersten tries a low kick but Bobeth avoids it.
Bobeth is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
Bobeth prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bersten throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bobeth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth misses with a low kick as Bersten jumps back.#T1#
Bersten misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bersten throws a series of punches but Bobeth avoids them all with ease.
Bobeth throws a nice head kick!
Bobeth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bersten defends it nicely.
Bersten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten thows a body kick. Bobeth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bobeth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bersten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobeth scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobeth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bobeth working Bersten over with knees to the body.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bersten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobeth tries to clinch but Bersten moves out of range. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is pushing Bersten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth is pushing Bersten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bobeth leaning against his opponent.
Bobeth stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth doesn't manage to clinch there - Bersten circles away.
Bobeth blocks a head kick by Bersten.
Bersten lands a high kick!
Bobeth throws a body kick that misses.
Bersten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch. #T4#
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Brett Bersten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobeth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
Bobeth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bersten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bersten swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobeth.
Bobeth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Bobeth moves out of range easily.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth moves out of range as Bersten throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bobeth shoots in but no luck this time.
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bobeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bersten! But no joy.
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobeth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bersten as he jumps to the side.
Bobeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bersten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bobeth's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bersten!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bobeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten jabs at Bobeth's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bersten. #CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Bersten.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobeth.
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
Bersten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobeth prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.
Bersten is trying to break free.
Bobeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bobeth digs a right hand into Bersten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bersten's gas tank.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobeth won't allow it.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bersten can do to turn this around?
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bersten pushes Bobeth up against the cage in a clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bersten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bobeth misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a low kick, looking for Bersten's leg but Bersten calmly moves out of range.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##CL#
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bersten is trying to break free.
Bersten takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bobeth.
Bersten misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobeth scores with a spinning back kick!
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
Bersten throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten prevents a body shot from Bobeth.
Bobeth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bobeth keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch.
Bersten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bersten wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
Brett Bersten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Bobeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bersten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Bobeth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobeth, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Veitayaki jabs Bersten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veitayaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Veitayaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Bersten moves forwards but Veitayaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veitayaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Veitayaki avoids a kick to the body.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Veitayaki moves out of range easily.
Bersten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veitayaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veitayaki drops Bersten with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bersten! Veitayaki dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupeni Veitayaki!
A victorious Rupeni Veitayaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HHFC Live! 10/18/17
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bersten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacMayweather at a distance.
Bersten jabs at MacMayweather's body.
Bersten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacMayweather feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brett Bersten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacMayweather shoots in looking for a takedown. Bersten tries to sprawl out of it but MacMayweather keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bersten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacMayweather avoids the head kick by Bersten.
MacMayweather tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bersten manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bersten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bersten lands a jab to MacMayweather's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMayweather shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bersten as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that MacMayweather has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Bersten. Those never looked like landing.
MacMayweather feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacMayweather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drederick MacMayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bersten.
MacMayweather takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bersten lands a nice looking body kick.
Bersten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bersten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacMayweather avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Bersten scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Bersten moves into range and clinches up with MacMayweather.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bersten is trying to force a seperation but MacMayweather has the dominant position.
MacMayweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bersten walks away with a smile on his face. MacMayweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacMayweather changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
MacMayweather closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bersten quickly recovers to half guard.
Bersten is trying to stand.
MacMayweather is taking a breather. Bersten says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bersten tries to kick MacMayweather off but MacMayweather keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
MacMayweather controlling the pace. #T3#
Bersten pushes MacMayweather off looking to stand but MacMayweather dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
MacMayweather manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bersten on his heels. He'll look to pass Bersten's guard now, I'm sure.
MacMayweather won't allow Bersten to get back to his feet.
MacMayweather has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bersten is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
MacMayweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bersten wants to get back to his feet but MacMayweather is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4##SU#
MacMayweather stands and steps away. Bersten gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MacMayweather takes a swing at Bersten's ribcage but misses.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bersten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Bersten.
Bersten throws a head kick but MacMayweather moves out of range.
MacMayweather seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacMayweather avoids a kick to the body.
MacMayweather is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bersten tries to clinch there but MacMayweather circles away.
MacMayweather is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses.
Bersten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Bersten dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Bersten. Those never looked like landing.
MacMayweather tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bersten manages to circle out of the way.
Bersten throws a head kick that half lands.
Bersten lands with a kick to the temple. MacMayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacMayweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Bersten sprawls well. He's pushed MacMayweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacMayweather tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bersten swivels and escapes.
MacMayweather misses with a takedown attempt
and Bersten counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drederick MacMayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMayweather shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bersten defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Jab by Bersten.
Bersten wants to clinch up but MacMayweather keeps it at a distance.
Bersten pushes MacMayweather away with a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Bersten.
Bersten throws a series of punches but MacMayweather avoids them all with ease.
It looked like MacMayweather was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bersten.
Bersten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bersten misses with a wild combination.
MacMayweather tries to counter with a takedown but Bersten is quick to defend against it.
Bersten connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
MacMayweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brett Bersten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bersten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bersten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacMayweather fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bersten just manages to avoid it.#TD#
MacMayweather 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacMayweather sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacMayweather's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bersten is looking to stand up but MacMayweather isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacMayweather engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MacMayweather seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bersten for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bersten misses with a wild combination.
MacMayweather is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bersten.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacMayweather shoots for a takedown but Bersten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bersten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacMayweather tries to counter with a takedown but Bersten is quick to defend against it.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses.
Brett Bersten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bersten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacMayweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bersten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacMayweather appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bersten lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bersten.
MacMayweather thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from MacMayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Bersten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacMayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacMayweather shoots in for a takedown but Bersten shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Bersten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MacMayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacMayweather takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bersten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and MacMayweather moves out of range easily.
MacMayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Bersten scores with a leg kick.
#TD#
MacMayweather shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MacMayweather showed some decent athleticism there.
MacMayweather with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bersten is trying to stand back up but MacMayweather is controlling him
#T1#
MacMayweather looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacMayweather blocks a head kick by Bersten.
MacMayweather is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bersten.
Bersten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacMayweather.
Bersten tries to clinch but MacMayweather moves out of range.
MacMayweather feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bersten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#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.
Bersten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
MacMayweather gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
Bersten connects with a single shot there.
Bersten connects with a high kick.
Bersten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drederick MacMayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacMayweather avoids the head kick by Bersten.
MacMayweather changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and MacMayweather moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
Bersten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacMayweather is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bersten.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacMayweather or perhaps it was just good defense by Bersten, which made it look bad.
Bersten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and MacMayweather moves out of range easily.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bersten thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Bersten stuffs the takedown attempt from MacMayweather. MacMayweather gets slowly back to his feet.
MacMayweather stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bersten.
Bersten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacMayweather's head.
MacMayweather on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bersten backs away, MacMayweather returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses.
As Bersten looks to move away, MacMayweather throws a big counter combo but Bersten just gets out of the way.
Bersten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacMayweather is looking to counter the offense by Bersten and move into the clinch.
Drederick MacMayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brett Bersten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bersten connects with a leg kick. MacMayweather looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Bersten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bersten 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Bersten!
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Event:
HHFC Live! 10/07/2017
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Masamune tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bersten closes the distance but Masamune moves to the side
and Masamune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bersten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bersten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masamune fails with the takedown.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masamune looks for a takedown but Bersten sprawls well.
Brett Bersten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazato Masamune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bersten throws a head kick but Masamune moves out of range.
Masamune let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bersten tries to close the distance and clinch but Masamune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masamune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bersten.
Bersten tries to clinch there but Masamune circles away.
Masamune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bersten with a body shot.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masamune only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bersten clobbers Masamune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bersten catches Masamune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Masamune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bersten is trying to buck Masamune off.#SUB2#
Masamune tries for a kimura but Bersten is defending well.
Bersten pushes Masamune away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masamune gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Masamune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bersten has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Masamune tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Masamune tries for a kimura but Bersten is defending well.
Bersten wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Masamune working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Masamune is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bersten looks calm but he's in trouble here. Masamune gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bersten is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Masamune lets go of the hold and Bersten can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazato Masamune!
Kazato Masamune is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Kazato Masamune stared into the camera and said 'I was considered the underdog this fight. Joe sexy being rank #3 and me down at #12 I never thought this fight would even happen. But here I am the victor, it feels so good. Sorry Joe Sexy but this is my time now.'.
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Event:
HHFC Live! 9/27/17
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bersten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalrymple.
Bersten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dalrymple throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bersten blocks the body kick.
Bersten moves out of range of the strikes.
As Dalrymple looks to move away, Bersten throws a big counter combo but Dalrymple just gets out of the way.
Bersten avoids the body shot from Dalrymple.
A jab from Dalrymple misses.
Dalrymple pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bersten is out of range and Dalrymple settles back down.
It looked like Bersten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dalrymple tries to close the distance and clinch but Bersten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten dodges the punch combination from Dalrymple.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalrymple tries to close the distance and clinch but Bersten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Dalrymple throws a sloppy body shot
and Bersten counters with a series of strikes. Dalrymple will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dalrymple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dalrymple misses the shot to the body.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses.
Dalrymple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jessie Dalrymple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bersten thows a body kick. Dalrymple tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dalrymple throws a combination that misses
and Bersten counters with a three punch combo that has Dalrymple backing up. Dalrymple nods at Bersten to acknowledge the strikes.
Dalrymple looks to clinch
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
Dalrymple does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dalrymple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalrymple tries a low kick but Bersten avoids it.
Dalrymple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalrymple blocks a head kick by Bersten.
#T2#
Bersten checks a low kick from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalrymple wants to clinch up but Bersten keeps it at a distance.
Bersten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick
and Bersten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalrymple thows a leg kick but Bersten checks it
and Bersten counters with a big head kick but Dalrymple shrugs it off.
Dalrymple misses with a body shot.
Dalrymple fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bersten checks it well.
Dalrymple attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dalrymple misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Bersten jabs Dalrymple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dalrymple throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalrymple swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bersten counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dalrymple is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Dalrymple moves out of range easily.
Dalrymple misses with a two punch combination.
Bersten is looking for a counter combo.
Dalrymple throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bersten.
Bersten is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bersten tries to bum rush Dalrymple with a series of wild strikes but Dalrymple uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalrymple throws a poor cross that misses
and Bersten counters with a series of strikes. Dalrymple will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dalrymple swings for the body but Bersten moves out of range.
#T4#
Dalrymple misses with a hook to the body
and Bersten counters with a three punch combo that has Dalrymple backing up. Dalrymple nods at Bersten to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Dalrymple. Those never looked like landing.
Dalrymple wants to clinch
and Bersten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalrymple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Bersten blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bersten blocks the leg kick.
Bersten avoids the body shot from Dalrymple.
Bersten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dalrymple avoids it.
Dalrymple misses with a looping left.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Dalrymple moves out of range easily.
Dalrymple is looking for the big counter here.
Dalrymple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Bersten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Bersten 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#
Some wild striking there from Bersten.
Dalrymple wants to clinch.
Bersten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple throws a nice looking combination but Bersten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Dalrymple looks to move away, Bersten throws a big counter combo but Dalrymple just gets out of the way.
Dalrymple avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Dalrymple throws a body punch but Bersten moves out of range.
Bersten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Bersten blocks a low kick nicely.
Bersten is looking for a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Bersten.
A counter left hand to the body from Bersten misses its target.
Dalrymple throws a head kick that misses.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick
and Bersten counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalrymple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bersten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalrymple tries to close the distance and clinch but Bersten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bersten throws a big counter combination but Dalrymple scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dalrymple closes the distance but Bersten moves to the side
and Bersten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalrymple is looking to score with low kicks.
Dalrymple misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalrymple. Bersten does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dalrymple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bersten.
Dalrymple throws a combination that misses
and Bersten counters with a nice body shot.
Dalrymple tries to clinch up.
Dalrymple throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bersten avoids a kick to the body.
Dalrymple moves in looking to clinch but Bersten pushes him off.
Bersten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bersten avoids the head kick by Dalrymple.
Bersten lands a high kick!
Dalrymple throws a right hand that misses
letting Bersten counter with a right hand.
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 shot to the body from Dalrymple misses
and Bersten counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalrymple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bersten was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalrymple.#T3#
Dalrymple tries to clinch but Bersten moves away
and Bersten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bersten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalrymple can do to turn this around?
Dalrymple misses with an uppercut. Bersten saw that one coming.
Bersten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dalrymple is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bersten rather than just go for the knockout.
Dalrymple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bersten is looking for a counter combo.
Dalrymple throws a nice looking combination but Bersten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dalrymple throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bersten counters with a one-two to the body.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
Dalrymple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bersten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Bersten. Those never looked like landing.
Bersten is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dalrymple misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
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!
Dalrymple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalrymple tries to clinch up but Bersten circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalrymple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Bersten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Dalrymple misses.
Bersten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Bersten closes the distance and pushes Dalrymple back into the cage.#BC#
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick but Bersten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Bersten dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dalrymple throws an off balance right hand
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
Bersten misses the shot to the body.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Dalrymple moves out of range easily.
Dalrymple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dalrymple misses with a body shot
and Bersten counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bersten checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten pushes Dalrymple away with a front kick.#CL2#
Bersten gets tackled into the cage by Dalrymple. Dalrymple maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bersten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dalrymple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dalrymple tries to clinch but Bersten moves away
and Bersten counters with a left and a right that stings Dalrymple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalrymple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalrymple doesn't manage to clinch there - Bersten circles away.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dalrymple wants to clinch up but Bersten keeps it at a distance.
Dalrymple avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Dalrymple throws a leg kick
and Dalrymple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalrymple lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalrymple tries to clinch but Bersten is having none of it.
Dalrymple stuns Bersten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Dalrymple throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalrymple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dalrymple takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bersten, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalrymple takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dalrymple tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalrymple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bersten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bersten counters with a series of strikes. Dalrymple will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Dalrymple tries to score with a low kick but Bersten moves his leg out of the way.
Dalrymple throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
Dalrymple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bersten counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalrymple misses with the combination.
Bersten slips under a jab.
Dalrymple misses with a body punch
and Bersten makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dalrymple really felt that one!
Dalrymple loads up on a big right hand but Bersten slips the punch.
Dalrymple throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bersten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Dalrymple.
#T4#
Dalrymple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalrymple throws a hook to the side of Bersten's head but Bersten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dalrymple misses with a wild combination.
Bersten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jessie Dalrymple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Dalrymple throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brett Bersten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick from Bersten lands but Dalrymple takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Bersten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bersten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Bersten!
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Event:
WFC 9:Crusher vs Mumu
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Palmer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bersten pinned against the cage. Bersten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bersten tries a head kick but it misses.
Bersten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palmer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Bersten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Palmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bersten's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Palmer breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up with Bersten, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes Bersten against the cage but Bersten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bersten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bersten swinging wildly here.
Palmer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Palmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bersten counters with a two punch combo.
Brett Bersten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Palmer .
Palmer looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left and a right from Bersten both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Bersten shows good takedown defense.
Bersten is looking for a counter combo.
Bersten slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bersten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!#CL#
Bersten clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bersten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Palmer prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Palmer is looking to control Bersten's arms but Bersten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palmer has his back to the cage.
Bersten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bersten working hard to break the clinch.
Bersten is trying to push Palmer away but Palmer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bersten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bersten managing to block the knees to the body from Palmer .
#T3#
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Palmer is controlling the position. #BC#
Bersten manages to break the clinch.
Bersten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Palmer 's head.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Bersten tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Palmer keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bersten manages to break the clinch.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bersten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bersten tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Bersten connects with a high kick.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#
Palmer is rocked!
Bersten connects with a superb combination that knocks Palmer out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bersten before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Palmer !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brett Bersten!
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Event:
WFC FN:Couture vs Prosto
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Assad misses with an uppercut. Bersten saw that one coming.
Bersten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assad works over Bersten's head and body with a nice combination.
Assad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assad throws a counter combo.
Assad misses with a double jab.
Bersten throws the left hand but Assad avoids the punch easily.
Bersten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bersten misses with a hook to the body
enabling Assad to counter with a crisp jab.
Assad scores with a nice head shot.
Assad has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##CL#
Bersten moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Assad lands.
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Bersten seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Assad.
It looked like Bersten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Assad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bersten avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Assad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bersten's head backwards.
Bersten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assad rushes Bersten with punches - Bersten moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bersten goes down! Assad follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Assad!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 5 : Gods and Men
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Flemming dips to his left and cracks Bersten with an uppercut!
Bersten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flemming to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Flemming.
Jab by Flemming.
Flemming connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Flemming.
Flemming connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Bersten is rocked!
Flemming knocks out Bersten with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Flemming before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Flemming picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Flemming!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Flemming thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Blast Vegas 2: The Contenders
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Torico fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bersten.
Bersten dives in and grabs Torico's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torico pushes down on Bersten's head and hops out.
Torico avoids the head kick by Bersten.
Bersten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A combination from Bersten does no damage.
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torico is defended easily by Bersten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brett Bersten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Torico.
Bersten tries to bum rush Torico with a series of wild strikes but Torico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Bersten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torico shoots in but Bersten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torico looks winded!#KD#
Bersten lands a big head kick that sends Torico tumbling to the mat! Bersten takes a step backwards and waves Torico back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Torico is rocked!
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torico is still on wobbly legs! Can Bersten finish him?
We've been told by Bersten's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bersten throws a head kick but Torico moves out of range.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torico.
Torico seems to have recovered his senses.
Bersten throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Torico counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torico wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2##BC#
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Torico clinches. #BC#
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torico avoids a kick to the body.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bersten lands a jab.
Bersten lands with a big left! Torico is wobbled badly! Bersten comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Torico to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Bersten!
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Event:
Blast Vegas 1: Genesis
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bersten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bersten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bersten dodges the punch combination from Voltare.
Voltare tries for a takedown but Bersten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voltare doesn't manage to clinch there - Bersten circles away.
Bersten throws a combination. Voltare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Voltare doesn't manage to clinch there - Bersten circles away.
Bersten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Bersten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Voltare is rocked!
Bersten batters Voltare with a massive right followed by a huge left! Voltare is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bersten lands a final crushing right hand to drop Voltare to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bersten is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brett Bersten!
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