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Event:
CoMMA 6 Garrison vs Sinisterra
Date: May 11, 2021 |
Artemi Berezin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 274.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kenny Wells was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cleansamess throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Berezin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleansamess!
Cleansamess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berezin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cleansamess wants to control but Berezin postures up.
Berezin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cleansamess down.
Berezin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cleansamess to see if he's OK.
Berezin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cleansamess to see if he's OK.
Berezin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cleansamess is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cleansamess on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cleansamess is trying to control Berezin's posture but Berezin avoids it.
Berezin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berezin staying calm.
Cleansamess is trying to control Berezin's posture but Berezin avoids it. #T1#
Berezin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cleansamess down.
Berezin staying calm.
Cleansamess takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Berezin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berezin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Berezin.
Berezin working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleansamess is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Berezin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cleansamess is trying to control Berezin's posture but Berezin avoids it.
Berezin working the head with strikes.
Cleansamess taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berezin landing strikes.
Cleansamess takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berezin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Berezin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berezin working away.
Cleansamess trying to control but Berezin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Can Cleansamess hold on?! Berezin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T3#
Berezin is working the ground and pound. Can Cleansamess escape?
The referee is taking a good look at Cleansamess as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Berezin!
Good control from Berezin.
Cleansamess tries to escape but Berezin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Berezin.
Berezin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cleansamess is taking damage to the body and head.
Berezin has good solid back control here. #T4#
Berezin scores with punches from the back.
Berezin connects with a big shot to the side of Cleansamess's head.
Berezin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Cleansamess hold on?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berezin scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Berezin connects with a big shot to the side of Cleansamess's head.
Berezin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cleansamess. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Berezin scores with punches and elbows.
Berezin is riding his opponent, not letting Cleansamess buck him off.
Cleansamess is covering up but some of the strikes from Berezin are getting through and doing damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemi Berezin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cleansamess fails to land the takedown.
Berezin tries to counter with a takedown but Cleansamess is quick to defend against it.
Cleansamess is looking to clinch.
Berezin shoots for a takedown but Cleansamess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Berezin scores with a takedown into Cleansamess's guard.
Berezin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Berezin connects with a couple of short punches.
Artemi Berezin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berezin distracts Cleansamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berezin controlling from the top position.
Berezin lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Berezin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berezin chips away with some ground and pound.
Berezin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berezin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cleansamess throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berezin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berezin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berezin distracts Cleansamess with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cleansamess is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berezin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berezin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berezin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleansamess can do to turn this around?#T2#
Berezin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cleansamess's head.
Berezin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berezin postures up and lands a big shot to Cleansamess's brow. #SUB2#
Cleansamess working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Berezin has passed into half guard!
Cleansamess is breathing heavily.
Berezin working Cleansamess over with strikes.
Berezin moves into full mount! Cleansamess won't be happy about that!
Berezin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berezin scoring with strikes but Cleansamess is staying in there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berezin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berezin raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Cleansamess is bucking up trying to escape but Berezin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cleansamess is bucking up trying to escape but Berezin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berezin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Cleansamess is rocked!
Berezin loads up with a big shot that hurts Cleansamess! He's pulled Berezin in close but Berezin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cleansamess survive? More strikes from Berezin and Cleansamess is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artemi Berezin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Rantos is looking to clinch but Berezin is avoiding it.
Rantos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berezin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Berezin gets tackled into the cage by Rantos. Rantos maintains the clinch.
Rantos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Artemi Berezin has been cut.
Berezin managing to block the knees to the body from Rantos.
Rantos with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rantos throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berezin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rantos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berezin is trying to push Rantos away but Rantos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rantos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berezin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rantos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rantos trying to land knees to the body.
Berezin avoids a wild elbow strike from Rantos.#T1#
Rantos misses with a knee to the head.
Rantos lands a damaging elbow.
Rantos keeps control of Berezin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rantos tries to land a knee to the head but Berezin blocks with his arms.
Berezin can't break the clinch.
Rantos connects with a knee to the head.
Rantos tries a knee to the head but Berezin blocks it.
Berezin has had enough of the clinch but Rantos keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rantos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berezin's brow.
Berezin working hard to break the clinch.
Berezin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Berezin is trying to break the clinch but Rantos has him pressed against the cage.
Rantos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berezin is trying to break free.
Berezin is trying to push Rantos away but Rantos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rantos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rantos with a knee to the head.
Rantos is breathing heavily.
Rantos lands a knee to the head.
Rantos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berezin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
#T2#
Berezin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rantos has double underhooks.
Rantos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Berezin is trying to break the clinch but Rantos has him pressed against the cage.
Rantos has Berezin pressed against the cage, preventing Berezin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rantos scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rantos keeps control of Berezin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berezin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berezin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berezin has had enough of the clinch but Rantos keeps him there for the moment.
Berezin tries to break free but Rantos pushes him back against the cage.
Berezin is trying to break free.
Rantos looking to throw knees to the head but Berezin is blocking nicely.
Rantos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berezin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berezin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rantos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berezin is trying to break the clinch but Rantos is controlling him.
Rantos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
Berezin avoids the elbow strike from Rantos, against the cage.
#T3#
Rantos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berezin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rantos throws an elbow but misses.
Berezin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rantos has Berezin pressed against the cage, preventing Berezin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rantos misses with a knee strike.
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
Rantos throws an elbow that misses.
Berezin blocks the elbow strike.
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
Rantos lands a damaging elbow.
Berezin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Berezin tries to circle away but Rantos has him pinned against the cage.
Berezin tries to break free but Rantos pushes him back against the cage.
Rantos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berezin blocks it with crossed arms.
Berezin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rantos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berezin is trying to break the clinch but Rantos has him pressed against the cage.
Berezin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rantos has him pressed against the cage.
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
#T4#
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
Berezin wants to break free but Rantos has control.
A knee to the head by Rantos.
Berezin can't break the clinch.
Berezin avoids the elbow strike from Rantos, against the cage.
Berezin is looking to break free of the clinch but Rantos has double underhooks.
Rantos has Berezin pressed against the cage, preventing Berezin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rantos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berezin tries to break free but Rantos pushes him back against the cage.
Berezin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rantos has him pressed against the cage.
Berezin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rantos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berezin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Berezin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berezin is trying to break the clinch but Rantos is controlling him.#BC2#
Berezin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Berezin.
Rantos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keiber Rantos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artemi Berezin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Berezin lands a slapping body shot.
Rantos closes the distance but Berezin moves to the side
and Berezin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rantos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berezin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rantos on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rantos tries to clinch there but Berezin circles away.
Rantos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berezin lands a jab to Rantos's midsection.#T1#
Rantos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rantos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berezin can do to turn this around?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berezin!
Berezin stuns Rantos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berezin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berezin duly obliges.
Berezin lands with a straight right. Rantos didn't see that one coming.
Rantos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berezin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rantos scrambles back to his feet.
Rantos tries to clinch but Berezin moves out of range. #T2#
Berezin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rantos has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berezin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berezin lands a really nice looking cross but Rantos seems unphased.
Rantos tries to clinch but Berezin moves out of range.
Berezin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Berezin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Rantos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Berezin tests Rantos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berezin works Rantos's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berezin lands with a hook. Rantos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rantos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berezin connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Berezin scores with the left hand. Rantos knows he should have avoided that one.
Berezin connects with a jab.
Rantos dives in for a single leg takedown but Berezin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berezin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berezin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berezin is trying to break the clinch but Rantos is controlling him.
Berezin has had enough of the clinch but Rantos keeps him there for the moment.
Rantos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rantos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rantos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berezin's efforts to push away.
Berezin is trying to force a seperation but Rantos has the dominant position.
Berezin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Rantos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemi Berezin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artemi Berezin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Berezin lands a slapping body shot.
Berezin scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Berezin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Berezin.
Rantos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rantos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berezin with a jab.
Berezin lunges at Rantos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rantos's hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Berezin.
Artemi Berezin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rantos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berezin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rantos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rantos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rantos moves in looking to clinch but Berezin pushes him off.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Berezin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berezin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rantos pushes Berezin up against the cage in a clinch.
Rantos lands a damaging elbow.
Rantos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berezin blocks an elbow strike from Rantos.
Berezin blocks an elbow strike.
Berezin blocks an elbow strike.
Berezin working hard to break the clinch.
Rantos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berezin blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berezin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rantos tries a knee to the head but Berezin blocks it.
Rantos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rantos keeps control of Berezin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berezin blocks an elbow strike from Rantos.
#T3#
Berezin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rantos tries a knee to the head but Berezin blocks it.
Berezin can't break the clinch.
Berezin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berezin is trying to break free.
Keiber Rantos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berezin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berezin is trying to break free.
Rantos tries to land a knee to the head but Berezin blocks with his arms.
Rantos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berezin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Berezin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berezin is trying to push Rantos away but Rantos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Berezin can't break the clinch.
Berezin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berezin can't break the clinch.
Berezin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berezin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rantos.
Berezin blocks an elbow strike.#T4##BC2#
Berezin manages to break the clinch.
Berezin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rantos under the eye.
Berezin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rantos eats them both and turns towards Berezin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rantos.
Artemi Berezin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berezin's corner calls for a 1-2. Berezin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artemi Berezin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berezin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemi Berezin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 4
Date: Mar 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Berezin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berezin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punchy McPunchist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPunchist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Artemi Berezin has been cut.
Berezin slips a straight right by McPunchist.
Berezin moves out of range of the strikes.
Berezin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
Berezin is looking to counter punch.
Berezin misses the shot to the body.
Berezin ducks under a wild hook from McPunchist.
Berezin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McPunchist fails with an attempt to clinch.
McPunchist misses with an uppercut. Berezin saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Berezin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berezin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPunchist.
McPunchist looks to throw the jab but Berezin is out of range.
Berezin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunchist misses with a left hand
and Berezin counters with a left to the body.
Berezin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPunchist momentarily.
Berezin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McPunchist's head.
McPunchist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McPunchist misses with a right hand
and Berezin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
McPunchist walks into a stiff left hand from Berezin.
McPunchist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berezin throwing a counter right hand but McPunchist manages to avoid it.
McPunchist punishes Berezin's body with a nice straight punch.
McPunchist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McPunchist throws a body punch but Berezin moves out of range.
McPunchist misses with a left hand
and McPunchist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berezin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPunchist's corner calls for a 1-2. McPunchist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McPunchist darts in trying to clinch
and Berezin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McPunchist misses with a right hand
and Berezin counters with a stiff right hand.
McPunchist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berezin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berezin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPunchist.
McPunchist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berezin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
McPunchist missing with a left hand there. Berezin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPunchist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPunchist takes a swing at Berezin's ribcage but misses.
Berezin throws a body punch but McPunchist moves out of range.
Berezin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McPunchist.
A decent looking cross lands there for Berezin.
McPunchist throws a hook but Berezin avoids it easily.
McPunchist throws a sloppy body shot
and Berezin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McPunchist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Berezin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Berezin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McPunchist.
Berezin takes one on the button.
A slow jab from McPunchist misses its intended target.
McPunchist throws a sloppy body shot
and Berezin counters with a straight right hand.
McPunchist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berezin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from McPunchist misses. #T3#
Berezin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Berezin misses its target.
McPunchist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berezin.
Berezin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Berezin moves out of range of the strikes.
McPunchist takes one to the chin there.
Berezin avoids the body shot from McPunchist.
Berezin jabs McPunchist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berezin slips under a jab.
McPunchist swings widly with a right hand
and McPunchist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berezin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
McPunchist has closed the distance and engaged Berezin in a clinch.
McPunchist misses with a punch on the inside.
McPunchist lands a body shot.
McPunchist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berezin wants a takedown but no success here.
Berezin is breathing heavily.
McPunchist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berezin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McPunchist after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
McPunchist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berezins head.
McPunchist lands a hook that snaps the head of Berezin backwards.
McPunchist scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from McPunchist on the inside. #ROC2#Berezin is rocked!
McPunchist creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Berezin with a big uppercut! Berezin tries to clinch up but McPunchist pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Berezin to the mat! Berezin covers up and McPunchist unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Punchy McPunchist!
Punchy McPunchist 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:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 3
Date: Mar 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Lomare throws a head kick but Berezin moves out of range.
Berezin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berezin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berezin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berezin keeps the fight on the outside.
Berezin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Berezin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lomare doesn't seem phased though.
Berezin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomare on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lomare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lomare wants to clinch but Berezin slips to the side
and Berezin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lomare walks into a jab.#T1#
Berezin throws a body shot but no joy.
Berezin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lomare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomare. Berezin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomare tries to clinch up but Berezin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lomare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berezin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendrick Lomare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lomare misses with a takedown attempt
and Berezin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomare throws a right hand that Berezin ducks under and follows up with a left that Berezin also avoids with ease.
Lomare darts in looking for a takedown but Berezin gets double underhooks and turns Lomare into the cage.
Lomare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Lomare breaks from the clinch.
Lomare tries to clinch up
and Berezin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Berezin.#CUT2#It looks like Kendrick Lomare has been cut.
Berezin scores with the left hand. Lomare knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Lomare is rocked!
Lomare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berezin's waist but Berezin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomare off to one side.
Oh Lomare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Berezin has knocked Lomare down with a huge combo! Berezin steps away and waves a wobbly Lomare back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berezin leaves Lomare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berezin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lomare tries to clinch
and Berezin scores with a counter punch that sends Lomare to the canvas! Berezin smells blood - he's punishing Lomare with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lomare has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemi Berezin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 2
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Silverspoon misses with a combination
#TD#
so Berezin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Berezin postures up and lands a big shot to Silverspoon's brow.
Berezin throws a big right hand that misses.
Silverspoon has momentary wrist control but Berezin slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Silverspoon pushes Berezin off and gets back to his feet.
Silverspoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berezin under the eye.
Silverspoon tries to clinch #TD#
and Berezin counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silverspoon wants to get back to his feet but Berezin drags him back down.
Berezin working away.#T1#
Berezin is putting a hurting on Silverspoon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silverspoon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berezin connects with a decent elbow.
Berezin working the head and body with strikes.
Berezin prevents Silverspoon from escaping the position.#ES2#
Silverspoon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silverspoon misses with a straight right. #TD#
Berezin feints and as Silverspoon raises his hands in defense, Berezin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berezin working some strikes from top position.
Berezin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Berezin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berezin stands up over Silverspoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silverspoon has momentary wrist control but Berezin slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berezin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berezin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverspoon is keeping the position for now.
Berezin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berezin 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.
Berezin stops Silverspoon from standing up.
Berezin tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverspoon is retaining full guard.
Berezin landing some decent shots from guard.
Berezin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berezin stands up over Silverspoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berezin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silverspoon on the ground.#ES2#
Silverspoon pushes Berezin off and gets back to his feet.
Silverspoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berezin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berezin attempts a counter takedown but Silverspoon avoids it well and moves away.#T3##TD#
Berezin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silverspoon was covering up waiting for the punch and Berezin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berezin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berezin distracts Silverspoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berezin stays in close to Silverspoon's body and controls the position.
Berezin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverspoon has momentary wrist control but Berezin slips an elbow through the middle.
Berezin landing some decent shots from guard.
Berezin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berezin stopping the sweep attempt from Silverspoon.
Silverspoon looks winded!
Berezin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berezin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Berezin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berezin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berezin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berezin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berezin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berezin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silverspoon is looking to stand up but Berezin isn't so interested in that idea.
Berezin is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemi Berezin dominated that round.
That's time! Berezin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Berezin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silverspoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverspoon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berezin shoots in for a double leg but Silverspoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silverspoon is looking for the big counter here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silverspoon. Berezin shrugs it off though.
Silverspoon misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Berezin counters with a takedown into side control.
Silverspoon is trying to buck Berezin off.
Berezin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Silverspoon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverspoon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berezin working the head and body with strikes.
Berezin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Check out the look on Berezin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silverspoon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berezin off and has taken his back!
Silverspoon is breathing heavily.
Berezin tries to roll but Silverspoon sticks to his back.
Despite being in a bad position, Berezin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Berezin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Silverspoon blocks the strikes from Berezin.
Berezin is positioning himself well to prevent Silverspoon advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berezin wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Berezin wants to get back to full guard but Silverspoon has mounted him!
Berezin is looking to improve his position but Silverspoon isn't that keen on the idea.
Berezin tries to hold on but Silverspoon pushes him away.
Berezin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berezin tries to lock up and control but Silverspoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berezin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Silverspoon blocks Berezin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Berezin is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Berezin wants to hold on but Silverspoon pushes him away.
Berezin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverspoon wants to control the pace but Berezin is squirming around nicely.
Berezin is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverspoon has a good base and remains in mount.
Berezin doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Berezin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berezin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silverspoon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berezin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Berezin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Berezin tries to get to full guard but Silverspoon has control of the leg.
Silverspoon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Berezin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berezin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silverspoon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Berezin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silverspoon!
Silverspoon wants to get back to his feet but Berezin is dominant here and he's now got Silverspoon's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artemi Berezin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Berezin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silverspoon was covering up waiting for the punch and Berezin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Berezin stops Silverspoon from standing up.
Berezin working some strikes from top position.
Berezin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berezin cracks Silverspoon with a solid left hand.
Berezin 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.
Berezin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Berezin stays in close to Silverspoon's body and controls the position.
Berezin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silverspoon wants to get back to his feet but Berezin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berezin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silverspoon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berezin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Silverspoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silverspoon slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Berezin.
Silverspoon blocks the strikes from Berezin.
Berezin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berezin strikes from the bottom but Silverspoon uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T2#
Berezin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silverspoon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berezin is squirming around, avoiding Silverspoon's attempts to control the action.
Berezin tries to reverse the position but Silverspoon maintains control.
Berezin is working hard here to advance position.
Berezin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Berezin wants to control but Silverspoon is having none of it.#T3#
Berezin regains half guard.
Berezin wants to get back to full guard.
Silverspoon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Berezin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berezin lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Berezin is doing well to control the position and prevent Silverspoon from advancing to side control.
Berezin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berezin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berezin is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silverspoon throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Berezin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Berezin chips away with some ground and pound.
Berezin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silverspoon's head.
Berezin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berezin stands up over Silverspoon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silverspoon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berezin is controlling him.
Berezin works over Silverspoon with some ground and pound from guard.
Tim Silverspoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berezin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berezin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berezin stays in close to Silverspoon's body and controls the position.
Artemi Berezin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berezin works over Silverspoon with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Artemi Berezin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berezin, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Artemi Berezin!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Artemi Berezin!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Artemi Berezin!
Artemi Berezin wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1042 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Singh misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Berezin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Singh wants to stand but Berezin is controlling the position.
Berezin scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Singh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Singh swinging wildly here.
Berezin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Berezin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havig Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berezin slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Berezin counters with a single leg into guard. Singh didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berezin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berezin is controlling him. #T1#
Berezin chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berezin scoring with some ground and pound.
Berezin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Singh wants to stand up but Berezin is controlling him.
Berezin throws a big right hand that misses.
Berezin working some strikes from top position.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Berezin is having none of it.
Berezin works over Singh with some ground and pound from guard.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berezin is controlling him.
Berezin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Berezin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berezin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berezin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berezin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berezin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berezin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh wants to stand up but Berezin is controlling him.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Berezin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Berezin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Berezin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berezin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berezin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singh throws a leg kick but Berezin moved away.
Berezin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Berezin slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
It seemed like Berezin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Berezin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singh did well to prevent Berezin getting side control.
Berezin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berezin connects with a nice short shot to Singh's temple.
Singh is trying to stand back up but Berezin is controlling him
Berezin drops an elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
Berezin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berezin lands a nice short elbow.
Singh is trying to stand up here but Berezin is controlling him well.
Berezin 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.
Still in half guard, Berezin seems content to control.
Berezin lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh pushes Berezin off looking to stand but Berezin dives back in and keeps control.
Singh has hold of Berezin's hands but Berezin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Singh is rocked!
Berezin working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemi Berezin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Berezin drives through with a takedown into Singh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berezin working some strikes from top position.
Berezin loads up on a big left hand. Singh felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Berezin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Singh can't hide his disappointment, as Berezin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemi Berezin! |
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