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Event:
DMMA 7: Trivette vs Mac Airt
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Primo lands a nice shot to the body.
Primo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berrington misses with a takedown attempt - Primo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Primo tries to land a front kick but Berrington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Primo.
Primo fails to land the takedown.
Berrington wants to counter the offense by Primo and move into the clinch position.
Primo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Berrington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Primo's guard.
Berrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Primo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berrington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berrington controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Primo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berrington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berrington wants to control from the top but Primo keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Berrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Primo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berrington has managed to get both his arms back between Primo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Primo is looking for a triangle but Berrington pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Primo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berrington wanted to stand there but Primo had control of the position. #SUB#
Berrington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Primo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Primo keeping moving, preventing Berrington from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Primo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berrington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berrington scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Primo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Primo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Primo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berrington controls the pace.#SUB#
Primo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Primo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Primo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berrington postures up in Primo's guard and throws a big left but Primo blocks it.
Berrington trying to control but Primo is working from the bottom.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Primo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Berrington keeping full guard, as Primo tries to pass. #T4#
Berrington managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Berrington has an active guard here but Primo has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Primo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berrington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Primo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berrington is pressing down on Primo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berrington keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
Primo is looking to work some ground and pound but Berrington has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Primo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Primo moves into the clinch.
Berrington has Primo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Primo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Berrington goes for a takedown attempt but Primo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berrington avoids a kick to the body.
Primo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berrington can do to turn this around?
Primo lands a jab to the head.
Primo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berrington's head backwards.
Primo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Primo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hero Primo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hilly Berrington.
Primo leaves Berrington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Primo with a hook.
Berrington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Primo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Primo wants to slow Berrington down by chopping away at his legs.
Berrington fails with the takedown.
Berrington closes the distance and clinches up with Primo, looking for a takedown. Berrington pushes Primo against the cage but Primo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berrington moves away from the strike by Primo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primo. Berrington does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Berrington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Primo but Primo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Primo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berrington is not content to let Primo control the position.
Berrington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hero Primo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Primo trying to control the action but Berrington is working from the bottom.
Berrington is looking for a sweep.
Primo is staying tight to Berrington's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Primo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berrington keeps working. #T2#
Primo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Berrington works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Primo is keen to just control but Berrington is a slippery customer.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Berrington is defending well.
Berrington misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berrington trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Primo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berrington's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primo is looking to work his way around to Berrington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Primo wants to control the pace but Berrington is squirming around nicely.
Primo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Primo looking to control but Berrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Primo controlling from mount. #SUB#
Primo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berrington manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Primo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4##SUB#
Primo tries for a kimura but Berrington is defending well.
Primo working away.
Primo controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Primo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Primo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Primo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Primo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Primo trying to control the position but Berrington is working away.
Primo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berrington's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Primo dominated that second round.
That's time! Primo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A cross from Primo lands.
Primo misses with a straight right.
Berrington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berrington shoots in but Primo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Primo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berrington sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Primo misses. #TD#
Primo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Berrington was covering up waiting for the punch and Primo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Primo looking to pass the guard.
Primo advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrington tries to get to full guard but Primo has control of the leg.
Primo is looking to stall here but Berrington recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Berrington isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Primo stacks Berrington on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Primo!#T1##SUB#
Primo is working to tighten his grip on Berrington's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Berrington has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Primo is really squeezing tight and eventually Berrington passes out! Primo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hero Primo!
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Primo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FFC 2: 4/20 Weed Special!
Date: Apr 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Tug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berrington.
#TD2#
Tug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berrington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tug trying to strike off his back.
Berrington scoring with some ground and pound.
My spies in Handsome Guys Gym inform me that Berrington has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tug working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berrington.
Berrington stopping the sweep attempt from Tug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrington landing with the ground and pound.
Berrington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Berrington with a nice head shot there.
Tug has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tug is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Berrington is stalling in the full guard.
Tug not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tug wants to sweep here but Berrington controlling him for the moment.
Berrington throwing strikes from guard but Tug blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tug being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tug wants to sweep but no luck.
Tug working a defensive guard here.
Tug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tug is working hard here to advance position.
Berrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berrington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tug throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Berrington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tug's guard.
Tug is breathing heavily.
Berrington sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berrington landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Berrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berrington postures up in Tug's guard and throws a big left but Tug blocks it.
Berrington content to stall in guard here.
Tug wants to get back to his feet but Berrington is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Berrington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tug misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berrington.
Berrington just content to control the position.
Tug tries to buck Berrington off but Berrington is having none of it.
Berrington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tug is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4#
Berrington advances nicely into full mount.
Berrington content just to control the position here.
Berrington looking to finish with strikes here!
Berrington controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tug is bucking up trying to escape but Berrington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Berrington is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berrington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hilly Berrington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Berrington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tug's half guard.
Berrington is taking a breather. Tug 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.
Berrington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tug scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berrington manages to mount him!
Berrington controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrington raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.
Berrington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Berrington is working for a guillotine from mount but Tug frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Berrington controlling the position easily from mount.
Tug can't escape the position.
Berrington controlling from mount.
Tug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berrington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2##SUB2#
Tug defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berrington.
Tug can't escape the position.
Berrington looking to ground and pound but Tug is blocking nicely.
Berrington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berrington throws some wild stikes that Tug manages to avoid easily.
Berrington throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2#
Tug defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berrington. #SUB2#
Berrington working for a submission but Tug is keeping him at bay.
Tug working to try and regain half guard.
Berrington cracks Tug with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tug wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Tug is looking to improve his position but Berrington isn't that keen on the idea.
Berrington controlling from the full mount.
Berrington throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tug because Berrington loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Berrington working for a submission but Tug is keeping him at bay.
Tug wants to control but Berrington is having none of it.
Berrington controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Berrington.
Berrington controlling his opponent.
Berrington throwing strikes here but Tug is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tug is desperately trying to improve his position but Berrington has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Berrington content just to control the position here.
Tug keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tug wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Berrington.
Berrington with shots to the head and body - Tug looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Berrington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tug is surviving well by controlling Berrington's body position as best he can.
Berrington raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tug swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tug is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berrington breaks from Tug's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tug is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hilly Berrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Tug's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Berrington gets a takedown into half guard.
Hilly Berrington has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Berrington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tug wants to sweep but Berrington has passed to side control!
Tug is trying to get back to half guard.
Berrington lands an elbow.
Berrington scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tug's shoulder. That is not cool.
Berrington in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Berrington working the ground and pound from side control.
Tug parries the strikes from Berrington easily there. Berrington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tug to escape.
The strikes coming from Berrington are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berrington staying calm.#SUB2#
Berrington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berrington is continuing to stall.
Tug is trying to control Berrington's posture but Berrington avoids it.
Berrington tries to score with some ground and pound. Tug controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Tug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#Mark Tug's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Berrington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berrington controlling the position from side mount.
Tug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#CUT2#Mark Tug's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Tug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hilly Berrington! |
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Event:
FFC 1: It's showtime!
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Berrington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Berrington decides to stand up. #TD#
Berrington shoots in and gets a takedown into Collins's guard.
Berrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berrington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Collins for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Berrington'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.#SU#
Berrington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Berrington looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Berrington drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
Berrington stays in close to Collins's body and controls the position.
Collins looks winded!#T2#
Berrington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
Berrington continues to stall.
Berrington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Berrington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Collins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SU#
Berrington gets to his feet. Collins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fred Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Berrington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Berrington stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Berrington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
Berrington passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Collins!
Berrington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Berrington works his way to his opponent's back.
#T4#
Collins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Berrington.
#SUB#
Berrington working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Collins is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Berrington has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Collins taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hilly Berrington! |
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Event:
KO 1: Vamoosh vs De La Cus
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Berrington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chara looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chara can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chara is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chara is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SU#
Berrington stands up and beckons Chara to join him on the feet.
Zdeno Chara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chara misses with a head kick.
Berrington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berrington moves away.
Chara scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Chara closes the distance and clinches.
Chara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berrington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berrington tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Chara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Berrington has been working on his balance at Handsome Guys Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chara.
Chara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chara prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilly Berrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chara lands a knee to the body.
Chara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chara misses with an elbow over the top.
Chara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chara effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chara avoiding damage.
Berrington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Berrington wants a takedown but no success here.
Chara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berrington.
Chara lands a nice elbow.
Chara has Berrington pushed against the cage.
Berrington goes for a takedown attempt but Chara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berrington.
Chara tries a quick counter leg kick but Berrington is wise to it.
Chara leaves Berrington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2#
Chara lands a big head kick that sends Berrington tumbling to the mat! Chara takes a step backwards and waves Berrington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Hilly Berrington has been cut.#T4#
Chara misses the shot to the body.
Berrington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Chara.
Chara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berrington shoots in but no luck this time.
Chara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Berrington is rocked!
Chara feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Berrington collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zdeno Chara!
Zdeno Chara managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Colossus 4: Heard vs. Ferreira
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Faucci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faucci throws a series of punches but Berrington moves out of range.
Faucci throws a nice looking combination but Berrington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berrington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faucci misses with a looping left.
Faucci misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Berrington counters with a single leg into guard. Faucci didn't expect that.
Berrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Berrington 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.
Faucci knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berrington on the ground.
Berrington postures up in Faucci's guard and throws a big left but Faucci blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faucci wants to stand and escape but Berrington is having none of it. #SU2#
Berrington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Faucci gets caught napping as Berrington dives in and scores a takedown. Faucci manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Berrington gets to his feet - Faucci follows without any prompting.
Berrington slips a jab and a cross from Faucci.
#T1##TD2#
Berrington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faucci is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berrington is controlling him.
Berrington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Faucci is looking to stand up but Berrington isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Berrington stands and steps away. Faucci gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Faucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Berrington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Faucci to the ground. Berrington is now in Faucci's guard.
Berrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berrington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Berrington prevents Faucci from getting back to his feet.
Berrington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faucci working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berrington.
Berrington won't allow Faucci to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Berrington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Faucci quickly recovers to half guard.
Berrington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berrington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faucci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faucci tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Faucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berrington.
Berrington tries to pass to full mount but Faucci defends it.
Faucci is trying to stand up here but Berrington is controlling him well.
Berrington controlling the action here.
Berrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faucci's head.
Faucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berrington. #SUB2#
Berrington is trying for a kimura here. Faucci looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Berrington wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilly Berrington! |
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