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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzerker staying out of range there.#TD#
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Berzerker tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bravo 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.
#SUB#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Berzerker is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Berzerker actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Bravo controlling the action here.
Berzerker gets back to full guard.
Berzerker can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berzerker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bravo not doing much here.
Berzerker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Berzerker being controlled here, momentarily.
Bravo advances position into side control!#T2#
Berzerker regains half guard.
Berzerker is in trouble now - Bravo has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Bravo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berzerker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berzerker shrugs it off.
Berzerker is looking to improve his position but Bravo isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo wants to control the pace but Berzerker is squirming around nicely.
Berzerker tries to reverse the position but Bravo maintains control.
Bravo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berzerker is holding on tight.
Bravo avoids the attempt from Berzerker to control.
Bravo controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Berzerker tries to reverse the position but Bravo maintains control.
Bravo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berzerker tries to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berzerker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Berzerker tries to improve his position but Bravo has taken his back! Bravo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Berzerker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bravo pushes Berzerker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Bravo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edgar Bravo thanked Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pravda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Pravda tries to get set, Berzerker tries to push him back and clinch up but Pravda manages to avoid the attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Pravda as he connects with a hook.
Berzerker lands a nice shot to the body.
Pravda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzerker.
Berzerker looks to land a combination but Pravda avoids it well.
Berzerker tries to clinch there but Pravda circles away.
Pravda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berzerker misses with a hook
and Pravda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berzerker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pravda's head.
Pravda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pravda. Berzerker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berzerker throws a body punch but Pravda moves out of range.
Berzerker misses with a two punch combination.
Berzerker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berzerker is looking to chop away at Pravda's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzerker throws a series of punches but Pravda moves out of range.
It seemed like Pravda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pravda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Berzerker misses the body punch
and Pravda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berzerker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pravda.
Berzerker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Berzerker is looking to wear down Pravda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Pravda throws a jab when Berzerker was well out of range.
Berzerker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pravda manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berzerker. Pravda does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Pravda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Pravda pushes Berzerker up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzerker looking to throw knees to the head but Pravda is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Pravda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pravda.
A head punch on the inside from Pravda fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Pravda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pravda.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pravda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pravda gets through Berzerker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Berzerker is rocked!
Pravda cracks Berzerker with a nice body shot.
Oh Berzerker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pravda has Berzerker pressed against the cage, preventing Berzerker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Pravda on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzerker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzerker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pravda is keeping busy.
Pravda creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Berzerker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Berzerker drops to his knees and Pravda pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodymyr Pravda!
Volodymyr Pravda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Berzerker tries to clinch up.
Villarreal misses with a double jab.
Villarreal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Berzerker backs off Villarreal throws a huge counter combo but Berzerker manages to avoid it all.
A good leg kick by Villarreal.
Berzerker looks to throw the jab but Villarreal is out of range.
Villarreal swats away the attempt to clinch by Berzerker.
Berzerker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Villarreal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berzerker's sensitive parts.
Berzerker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villarreal circles away quickly and effectively.
Villarreal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal.
Villarreal connects with an inside leg kick.
Villarreal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berzerker eats them both and turns towards Villarreal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Villarreal misses with a series of wild punches.
Villarreal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berzerker misses with a hook to the body
and Villarreal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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#
Berzerker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berzerker stalling in the clinch but Villarreal improves position.
Berzerker tries to throw a body punch but Villarreal avoids it by throwing Berzerker back against the cage. #T1#
Villarreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berzerker backwards. #BC2#
Villarreal manages to break the clinch.
Villarreal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berzerker circles away quickly and effectively.
Berzerker just misses with a punch to the body.
Berzerker throws a nice looking combination but Villarreal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berzerker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berzerker throws a series of punches but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berzerker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Berzerker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berzerker swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villarreal.
Villarreal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzerker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Villarreal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Villarreal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berzerker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Villarreal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Villarreal is leaning against Berzerker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Villarreal to work.
#T2#
Villarreal prevents a body shot from Berzerker.
Berzerker looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berzerker.
Villarreal avoiding damage.
Villarreal works on Berzerker's body with a couple of short punches.
Villarreal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Villarreal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Berzerker up against the cage.
Berzerker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villarreal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Villarreal avoiding damage.
#T3#
Berzerker can't find room to land a body shot as Villarreal controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Villarreal.
Berzerker stalling in the clinch but Villarreal improves position.
Villarreal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villarreal lands a hook that snaps the head of Berzerker backwards.
Berzerker stalling in the clinch but Villarreal improves position.
Villarreal lands a hook that snaps the head of Berzerker backwards.
Villarreal leaning against his opponent.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Villarreal is leaning against Berzerker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Villarreal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Villarreal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berzerker misses the jab.
Villarreal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Villarreal lands with an overhand left.
Villarreal throws a sloppy head kick and Berzerker moves out of range easily.
Villarreal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Villarreal throws a big shot that misses.
As Villarreal tries to get set, Berzerker tries to push him back and clinch up but Villarreal manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Villarreal has closed the distance and engaged Berzerker in a clinch.
Come on Berzerker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villarreal looks to land a combination but Berzerker avoids it well.
Berzerker is looking to counter the offense by Villarreal and move into the clinch.
Berzerker checks the leg kick.
Berzerker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villarreal was well out of range. Poor timing from Berzerker.#CL2#
Villarreal forces Berzerker back against the cage and clinches.
Villarreal has Berzerker pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Villarreal fails to land.
Villarreal is trying to break free.
Villarreal throws a head punch that misses.
Villarreal lands a left hand.
#TD#
Berzerker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for a guillotine here but Villarreal defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Berzerker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Villarreal.
Berzerker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Villarreal avoids the body shot from Berzerker.
#CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berzerker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Villarreal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Berzerker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Berzerker has managed to clinch.
Berzerker tries to land knees in the clinch but Villarreal avoids the damage to the body.
Villarreal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Villarreal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Berzerker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villarreal scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Berzerker throws a body shot but no joy.
Villarreal misses with an uppercut. Berzerker saw that one coming.
Villarreal scores with a nice head shot.
Villarreal dodges the punch combination from Berzerker.
Villarreal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Villarreal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Villarreal throws a nice looking combination but Berzerker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Villarreal. That snapped Berzerker's head back.
Villarreal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Berzerker has closed the distance and engaged Villarreal in a clinch.
Villarreal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Villarreal.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Berzerker gets control of Villarreal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berzerker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berzerker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Villarreal gets to his feet - Berzerker follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villarreal moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Villarreal has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villarreal.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berzerker taking a breather.
Berzerker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Berzerker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Villarreal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Villarreal lands a body shot.
Villarreal works on Berzerker's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Villarreal. #BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch.
Berzerker moves away from the strike by Villarreal.
Berzerker missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berzerker tries to clinch but Villarreal is having none of it. #CL2#
Villarreal rushes Berzerker and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Villarreal is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Villarreal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Villarreal misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Villarreal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berzerker.
Berzerker blocks a jab.
Villarreal slips a jab and a cross from Berzerker.
The fighters circling - Berzerker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berzerker misses with a wild body shot.
Villarreal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villarreal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Villarreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzerker attempts a counter takedown but Villarreal avoids it well and moves away.
Villarreal throws a series of punches but Berzerker moves out of range.
Villarreal throws a looping overhand right but Berzerker ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Berzerker checks a leg kick.
Villarreal tries a head kick but it misses.
Berzerker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villarreal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villarreal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Berzerker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Villarreal breaks from the clinch.
Villarreal misses with an uppercut. Berzerker saw that one coming.
Berzerker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Villarreal defending well as Berzerker loads up on a big left hand.
Berzerker tries to close the distance and clinch but Villarreal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villarreal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Villarreal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berzerker.
Berzerker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berzerker is looking to wear down Villarreal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berzerker wants to clinch up but Villarreal keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Villarreal! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berzerker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berzerker catches Villarreal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Villarreal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berzerker moves away.
It looked like Berzerker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Villarreal.
Villarreal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Villarreal.
Villarreal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Villarreal connects with a solid leg kick.
Villarreal ducks under a wild hook from Berzerker.
Berzerker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Villarreal connects with a single shot there.
Berzerker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villarreal.
A punch combination from Villarreal misses.
Villarreal has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Villarreal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berzerker throws a lazy right hand but Villarreal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villarreal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Berzerker.
Berzerker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Villarreal flicks out a counter leg kick but Berzerker steps away.
Berzerker throws a big shot that misses.
Berzerker swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal throws a counter combo.
Berzerker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!#CL2#
Villarreal closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Villarreal.#T1#
Villarreal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berzerker throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berzerker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villarreal misses with the combination.
Villarreal misses with a two punch combination.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berzerker.
Villarreal walks into a stiff left hand from Berzerker.
Villarreal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berzerker throws a series of punches but Villarreal avoids them all with ease.
Berzerker staying out of range there.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berzerker throws a hook to the side of Villarreal's head but Villarreal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Berzerker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villarreal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Villarreal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berzerkers head. #T2#
Berzerker tries to stall but Villarreal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berzerker jumps guard but Villarreal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berzerker tries to break free but Villarreal pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berzerker tries to close the distance and clinch but Villarreal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villarreal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berzerker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berzerker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Villarreal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Villarreal.
Villarreal is pushing Berzerker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Villarreal lands a right hand.
Villarreal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Villarreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Berzerker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villarreal is looking for the big counter here.
Berzerker misses with a wild combination.
Villarreal avoids the body shot from Berzerker.
Villarreal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzerker.
Villarreal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Villarreal throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
Villarreal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Villarreal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berzerker back to the cage. Villarreal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Villarreal swinging wildly here.
Villarreal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Villarreal. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Villarreal feints and then cracks Berzerker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berzerker down.
Nice defenses there by Villarreal.
Villarreal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Villarreal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berzerker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berzerker works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villarreal keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Villarreal takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Berzerker trying to control the position but instead, Villarreal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzerker into the cage.
Berzerker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzerker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastian Berzerker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berzerker throws a body punch but Villarreal moves out of range.
Berzerker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Villarreal.#CL#
Berzerker pushes Villarreal up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Villarreal manages to break the clinch.
Berzerker tries to land a leg kick but Villarreal saw it coming and moves away.
Villarreal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Villarreal is looking to clinch.
Carlos Villarreal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Villarreal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villarreal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berzerker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Villarreal! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Villarreal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Villarreal 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Villarreal!
A victorious Carlos Villarreal 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:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Berzerker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donegal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzerker throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Donegal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Berzerker quickly recovers to half guard.
Berzerker wants to control but Donegal is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donegal slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions off his back.
Donegal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Berzerker wants to improve his position but Donegal is controlling well.
#SUB#
Berzerker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Donegal pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berzerker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzerker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Berzerker wants to control from the top but Donegal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Donegal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berzerker defends well.
Donegal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Donegal wants to control the position but Berzerker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donegal trying to control here.
Donegal is in trouble now - Berzerker has advanced to mount!
Berzerker throws a strike there. Donegal manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Berzerker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donegal tries to get to full guard but Berzerker has control of the leg. #T3#
Donegal is pressing down on Berzerker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donegal is looking to sweep but instead, Berzerker has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Berzerker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donegal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzerker.
Berzerker uses his free foot to push down on Donegal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donegal.
Berzerker prevents Donegal from getting the reversal.#T4#
Donegal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for a guillotine from mount but Donegal is having none of it.
Donegal controls the position.
Donegal wants to hold on but Berzerker pushes him away.
Berzerker trying to control but Donegal is having none of it. #SUB#
Berzerker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzerker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Berzerker moves into the clinch.
Berzerker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Donegal lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berzerker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Berzerker wants to pass the guard but Donegal is keeping the position.
Berzerker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donegal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Donegal is trying to hold Berzerker in close to prevent damage but Berzerker has managed to pass into half guard.
Berzerker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donegal can do to turn this around?#T1#
Donegal is looking for a sweep. Berzerker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Berzerker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donegal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donegal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzerker. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a kimura but Donegal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzerker to get the leverage. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a kimura but Donegal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzerker to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berzerker trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom.
Donegal is pressing down on Berzerker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzerker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donegal working a defensive guard here.
Donegal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berzerker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Berzerker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a triangle but Donegal pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Donegal trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzerker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastian Berzerker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a triangle but Donegal pushes his legs off easily.
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Berzerker is keeping the position.#SUB#
Berzerker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donegal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donegal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for a guillotine here but Donegal defends easily.
#SUB#
Berzerker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donegal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
Donegal controlling from the top position.
Donegal trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzerker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berzerker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donegal defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Donegal tries to keep at a distance but Berzerker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Donegal gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berzerker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Berzerker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donegal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker is pressing down on Donegal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzerker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzerker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
Donegal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donegal wants to control from the top but Berzerker keeps moving.
Berzerker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donegal tries to free his leg and advance position but Berzerker is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Berzerker moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Donegal jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Berzerker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donegal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzerker has managed to get both his arms back between Donegal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Donegal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzerker is aware though and is defending well.
Donegal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berzerker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berzerker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Donegal down.
Donegal is trying to escape the position but Berzerker is controlling the position.
Berzerker wants to control but Donegal is keeping him busy.
Donegal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berzerker's best efforts.
Donegal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Donegal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Berzerker prevents Donegal from improving his position.#SUB#
Berzerker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donegal is just riding it out for now. Berzerker eventually gives up the hold.
Berzerker trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Berzerker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donegal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donegal punching from the bottom.
Berzerker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donegal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bastian Berzerker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzerker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donegal tries to roll over but Berzerker keeps him under control.
Berzerker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donegal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Bastian Berzerker.
Well Berzerker 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Berzerker!
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
MacLeod throws a big shot that misses.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berzerker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berzerker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod unleashes a big counter combination but Berzerker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from Berzerker.
Berzerker moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
Berzerker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLeod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berzerker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Berzerker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berzerker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Berzerker.
MacLeod tests Berzerker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berzerker shoots in looking for a takedown but MacLeod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berzerker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berzerker misses with a low kick.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzerker wants to clinch.#T1#
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Berzerker lands a nice shot to the body.
Berzerker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berzerker defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Bastian Berzerker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzerker dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
#CL#
Berzerker gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berzerker.
Berzerker effectively controlling the action here.
Berzerker seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
MacLeod tries to break the clinch but Berzerker is controlling the position. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on MacLeod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berzerker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzerker.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but MacLeod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLeod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berzerker is trying to pull guard but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Berzerker.
#T3#
Berzerker effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Berzerker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bastian Berzerker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berzerker or perhaps it was just good defense by MacLeod, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Berzerker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacLeods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berzerker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berzerker cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Berzerker pushes him off.
Berzerker jabs at MacLeod's body.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berzerker moves away.
Jab, jab by Berzerker - just one landing.
Berzerker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berzerker.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berzerker tries for a takedown but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berzerker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berzerker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by MacLeod.
Despite the aggression on MacLeod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacLeod lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and pushes MacLeod back into the cage.
MacLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berzerker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Berzerker won't allow it.
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 Bastian Berzerker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
Berzerker tried to counter with a leg kick but MacLeod avoided it.
Berzerker tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Berzerker moves away and avoids it.
Berzerker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzerker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berzerker duly obliges. #CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Berzerker keeps control of MacLeod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is trying to break free.
Berzerker slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Berzerker pushes MacLeod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzerker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berzerker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacLeod up against the cage.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Berzerker breaks the clinch.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berzerker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berzerker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLeod as he jumps to the side.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzerker tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Berzerker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike from Berzerker.
#T3#
MacLeod being controlled against the cage.
MacLeod can't break the clinch.
Berzerker slows down the pace here.
MacLeod is looking to break free of the clinch but Berzerker has double underhooks. #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.
MacLeod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple.
MacLeod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Berzerker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berzerker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
MacLeod wants to get up but he can't break Berzerker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacLeod preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Berzerker connects with a body shot that sends MacLeod's belly button to the back.
Berzerker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
Berzerker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Berzerker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berzerker defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Bastian Berzerker is winning the standup battle so far.
Berzerker doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Berzerker avoids nicely.
Berzerker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Berzerker rushes MacLeod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Berzerker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLeod smiles and moves away.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Berzerker ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker connects with the punch.
Berzerker takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Berzerker takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzerker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacLeod smiles and moves away.
#T1#
A combination from Berzerker does no damage.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Berzerker avoids it with no problem.
MacLeod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Berzerker.
Berzerker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzerker takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Berzerker avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berzerker is defended easily by MacLeod.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Berzerker.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLeod lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
MacLeod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berzerker.
Berzerker throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
As Berzerker backs off MacLeod throws a huge counter combo but Berzerker manages to avoid it all.
Berzerker looks to land a combination. MacLeod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Berzerker avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Berzerker avoids nicely.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Berzerker. Beautiful body shot.
MacLeod jabs at Berzerker's body.
Berzerker is looking to wear down MacLeod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Berzerker takes the fight into the clinch.
Berzerker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berzerker misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Berzerker scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Berzerker won't allow it.
MacLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berzerker misses with a punch to the body.
Berzerker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacLeod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berzerker trying to control the position but instead, MacLeod has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzerker into the cage.
Berzerker has MacLeod pushed against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Berzerker breaks from the clinch.
Bastian Berzerker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzerker goes for a double leg but MacLeod avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacLeod continues to drive forward.
Berzerker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacLeod on the side of the head.
Berzerker misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLeod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Berzerker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berzerker, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Berzerker!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Falcone moves out of range of the leg kick from Berzerker.
Berzerker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Falcone dives in and scores a takedown into Berzerker's guard.
Berzerker trying to strike off his back.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Berzerker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falcone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falcone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Berzerker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Falcone stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Berzerker throws up his legs and catches Falcone in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Falcone tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Berzerker! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bastian Berzerker!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chao 17
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Oni closes the distance and clinches.
Oni is pushing Berzerker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Berzerker jumps guard but Oni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Oni.
Berzerker looking to stall.
#TD2#
Oni pulls Berzerker into guard.
#SUB2#
Oni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzerker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berzerker trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oni managing to control the position. #SUB#
Oni wants to reverse the position here. Berzerker has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Oni is forced to tap! Oni looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bastian Berzerker!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 16
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Oni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berzerker attempts a counter takedown but Oni avoids it well and moves away.
Berzerker tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Oni counters with a shoot takedown. Berzerker fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Berzerker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Oni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berzerker 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#
Oni shoots in and gets a takedown into Berzerker's guard.#ES#
Berzerker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzerker jumps guard but Oni stands there with Berzerker around his waist. Berzerker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berzerker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oni's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Oni has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Berzerker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Oni biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Oni is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Berzerker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni controls the action.
Berzerker trying to control the hands but Oni won't let him.
Oni lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Berzerker.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oni has the hooks in. Berzerker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Oni looking to break Berzerker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berzerker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oni will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oni has good solid back control here.
It looks like Oni might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##SUB2#
Berzerker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oni's arms.
Oni just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Oni working for a choke but Berzerker is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Berzerker tries to roll but Oni sticks to his back.
Oni controlling the position well here. Berzerker rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exeudo Oni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berzerker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berzerker somewhat.#CL2#
Oni clinches up against the cage.
Oni is trying to push Berzerker away but Berzerker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berzerker tries to score a body lock takedown but Oni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Oni 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.
Berzerker tries for a takedown but Oni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Berzerker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berzerker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Oni forces Berzerker back against the cage and clinches.
Oni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been informed that Oni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berzerker is looking to control Oni's arms but Oni gets an underhook and turns him. Now Berzerker has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Oni has picked Berzerker up - he's going for a ride! Oni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Berzerker pushes Oni off and gets back to his feet.
Berzerker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Oni moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Oni manages to break the clinch.
Bastian Berzerker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berzerker misses with a takedown attempt - Oni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oni tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berzerker misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Oni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oni is nestled in close to Berzerker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzerker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Oni slows the pace down in half guard.
Berzerker is trying to get back to full guard.
Oni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Berzerker's head.
Berzerker trying to control but Oni postures up.
#ES#
Berzerker kicks Oni off and gets back to his feet.
Berzerker lands with an uppercut that bounces Oni off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Oni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Berzerker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oni 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. #SUB2#
Oni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oni wants to free his trapped foot but Berzerker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Berzerker kicks Oni off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Oni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Oni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Oni has picked Berzerker up - he's going for a ride! Oni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oni is taking a breather. Berzerker 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.
Exeudo Oni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berzerker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Oni content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berzerker has locked up a guillotine! Berzerker's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oni is holding on here and Berzerker must be using up a lot of energy. Oni has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berzerker gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bastian Berzerker!
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