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Event:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Berlusconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawat 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.
Berlusconi avoids a kick to the body.
Berlusconi throws a counter combo.
Hawat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawat throws a hook to the side of Berlusconi's head but Berlusconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berlusconi.
The fighters circling - Hawat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berlusconi.
Thufir Hawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.
Hawat misses with the combination.
Berlusconi tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Berlusconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berlusconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawat.
#T1#
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawat lands with a hook. Berlusconi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Berlusconi dives in and grabs Hawat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawat pushes down on Berlusconi's head and hops out.
A jab from Hawat misses.
A nice combination there by Berlusconi.
Berlusconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Berlusconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hawat defends well and Berlusconi ends up having to push Hawat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hawat missing with a left hand there. Berlusconi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Hawat backs off Berlusconi throws a huge counter combo but Hawat manages to avoid it all.
Berlusconi closes the distance but Hawat moves to the side
and Hawat counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Berlusconi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Berlusconi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berlusconi stopping the sweep attempt from Hawat.
Berlusconi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Berlusconi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berlusconi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berlusconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawat has wrist control.
Hawat wants to sweep here but Berlusconi controlling him for the moment.
Hawat keeping moving, preventing Berlusconi from controlling successfully.
Berlusconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berlusconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berlusconi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hawat keeping moving, preventing Berlusconi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawat misses the jab.
Hawat throws a lazy uppercut
and Berlusconi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berlusconi walks into a stiff left hand from Hawat.
Hawat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hawat misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawat lands with a straight right. Berlusconi didn't see that one coming.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Berlusconi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Berlusconi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawat throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Berlusconi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berlusconi. #T4#
Berlusconi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berlusconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berlusconi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawat wants to stand up but Berlusconi is controlling him.
Berlusconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hawat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berlusconi is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berlusconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hawat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berlusconi's hands.
Hawat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berlusconi is out of range and Hawat settles back down.
Berlusconi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawat looks to land a body kick but Berlusconi moved away.
Hawat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berlusconi.#TD2#
Berlusconi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
What's Hawat going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Alessandro Berlusconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berlusconi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi staying calm.#T1#
Hawat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berlusconi.
Berlusconi wants to control but Hawat is keeping him busy.
Hawat tries to bench press Berlusconi off him but Berlusconi keeps the position.
Berlusconi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawat down.
Hawat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berlusconi.
Berlusconi trying to control the action but Hawat is working from the bottom.
Berlusconi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hawat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berlusconi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Berlusconi landing a few strikes.
Hawat tries to buck Berlusconi off but Berlusconi is having none of it.#SU2#
Berlusconi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Berlusconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawat misses with a wild combination.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berlusconi manages to avoid it.
Thufir Hawat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawat misses with a series of wild punches.
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawat catches Berlusconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Berlusconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawat, which made it look bad.
Thufir Hawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.
Berlusconi has his takedown stuffed
and Hawat counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawat lands a head kick!
Berlusconi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawat as he jumps to the side.
Hawat feints and then cracks Berlusconi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berlusconi down.
Berlusconi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawat.
Hawat throws a head kick but Berlusconi moves out of range.
Berlusconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawat.#T4##TD2#
Berlusconi drives through with a takedown into Hawat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Berlusconi landing some decent shots from guard.
Berlusconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berlusconi controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berlusconi trying to control but Hawat is working from the bottom.
Berlusconi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berlusconi wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
Berlusconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berlusconi postures up in Hawat's guard and throws a big left but Hawat blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Berlusconi gets a takedown into half guard.
Hawat taking some punishment here, with Berlusconi in his half guard.
Hawat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawat 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.
Berlusconi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berlusconi lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawat 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.#T1#
Hawat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berlusconi's guard. #REVR#
Hawat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berlusconi pulls Hawat in close to prevent any damage.
Hawat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berlusconi working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawat stopping the sweep attempt from Berlusconi.
Berlusconi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berlusconi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berlusconi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawat lands a front kick.
Berlusconi fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Berlusconi blocks a head kick by Hawat.
Hawat throws a chopping leg kick but Berlusconi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berlusconi manages to avoid it.
Berlusconi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berlusconi can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Berlusconi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berlusconi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawat keeping moving, preventing Berlusconi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Berlusconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alessandro Berlusconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlusconi wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berlusconi shoots in for a double leg but Hawat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berlusconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawat sprawls well. Hawat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berlusconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Thufir Hawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.
Berlusconi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawat, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat! |
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Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Berlusconi gets a double leg takedown into Jonsen's guard.
Berlusconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonsen has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Berlusconi lands a couple of digs.
Jonsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berlusconi controls the pace.
Berlusconi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berlusconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jonsen's head.
Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi advances to half guard.
Berlusconi trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Berlusconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berlusconi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Jonsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berlusconi lands a nice short elbow.
Berlusconi 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.#SUB#
Berlusconi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jonsen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Berlusconi!
A relieved looking Alessandro Berlusconi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Der Ley misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berlusconi.
Van Der Ley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Der Ley throws a nice looking combination but Berlusconi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Der Ley.
Der Ley throws out a loose jab but Berlusconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Der Ley is predictable there #TD2#
and Berlusconi counters with a single leg into guard. Der Ley didn't expect that.
Der Ley wants to stand up but Berlusconi is controlling him.
Berlusconi throws a big right hand that misses.
Berlusconi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berlusconi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Der Ley is looking to stand up but Berlusconi isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Berlusconi wants to control from the top but Der Ley keeps moving.
Der Ley is looking to stand up but Berlusconi isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Der Ley has Berlusconi up against the cage in a clinch.
Der Ley trying to land knees to the body.
Der Ley is stalling here.
Der Ley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Der Ley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Der Ley throws a nice looking combination but Berlusconi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Berlusconi misses with a takedown attempt - Der Ley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Der Ley throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Berlusconi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Der Ley!
Berlusconi throws an elbow but Der Ley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Der Ley wants to get back to his feet.
Berlusconi is putting a hurting on Der Ley here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berlusconi 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 Der Ley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Der Ley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Berlusconi is controlling him well.
Berlusconi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berlusconi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Berlusconi taking a break here but Der Ley is having none of it and regains half guard.
Berlusconi is pressing down on Der Ley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Der Ley is holding on for now.
Der Ley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Der Ley is trying to stand back up but Berlusconi is controlling him
Berlusconi is stalling here. Der Ley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berlusconi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Der Ley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Der Ley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Berlusconi to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Der Ley. Those never looked like landing.
Berlusconi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Der Ley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Der Ley tries to clinch up.
Der Ley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Berlusconi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berlusconi wants to control from the top but Der Ley keeps moving.
Der Ley is looking to stand up but Berlusconi isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Berlusconi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Der Ley, up you get! #T4#
Der Ley doesn't manage to clinch there - Berlusconi circles away.
Der Ley misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berlusconi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Der Ley. That snapped Berlusconi's head back.
Berlusconi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Der Ley.
Der Ley throws a big counter combination but Berlusconi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Der Ley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Berlusconi shoots for a double leg takedown but Der Ley sprawls well. He's pushed Berlusconi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Der Ley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.
Der Ley throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Berlusconi colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Der Ley as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Berlusconi is left battered and dazed whilst Der Ley and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Der Ley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Van Der Ley thanked Hardcore Alchemy for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
BKFC - TEST FIGHTS
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bernard tries to sprawl but Berlusconi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bernard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berlusconi manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Bernard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berlusconi looking to finish Bernard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bernard!
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Berlusconi's attempts to control the action.
Bernard is in a horrible position here. Berlusconi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bernard is desperately trying to improve his position but Berlusconi has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard tries to hold on but Berlusconi postures up.
Berlusconi looking to finish Bernard with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bernard!
Bernard swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Berlusconi dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Bernard working to try and regain half guard.
Bernard is in a horrible position here. Berlusconi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Berlusconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernard is looking to escape.
Berlusconi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Berlusconi working for a guillotine from mount but Bernard is in no mood to give up.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes but Bernard is staying in there. #ROC#Bernard is rocked!
Berlusconi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bernard in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bernard to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Berlusconi!
Alessandro Berlusconi took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
BKFC 1 - The Beginning
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ma catches Berlusconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ma tries to clinch up but Berlusconi circles away and keeps his distance.
Berlusconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Ma.
Berlusconi's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Berlusconi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Ma as Berlusconi shoots in.
Ma feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Berlusconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berlusconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ma trying to control here.
#T1#
Berlusconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Ma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berlusconi trying to control the pace.
Ma has hold of Berlusconi's hands but Berlusconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berlusconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Berlusconi is looking for a kimura here.
Ma pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berlusconi content to control rather than advance.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
Berlusconi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Berlusconi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ma defending well though.
Berlusconi not doing much here.
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. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Ma's temple.
Berlusconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berlusconi tries to pass to full mount but Ma defends it. #T3#
Nice strikes from Berlusconi there.
Berlusconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berlusconi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlusconi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berlusconi throwing shots but Ma is blocking nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berlusconi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berlusconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berlusconi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berlusconi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Berlusconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Ma's guard.
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Berlusconi gets a takedown into half guard.
Berlusconi not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi working over Ma with some ground and pound. Ma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berlusconi in particular looking to stall.
Berlusconi wants to pass the guard but Ma is defending well. #T1#
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ma wants to get back to his feet.
Berlusconi trying to mount his opponent but Ma defends it.
Berlusconi controlling the pace.
Berlusconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi 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.
Alessandro Berlusconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
More stalling from Berlusconi.
Ma trying to control but Berlusconi postures up.
Berlusconi is nestled in close to Ma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Berlusconi wants to pass to mount but Ma is defending the position.
Well, if Berlusconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes.
Berlusconi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Berlusconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berlusconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
Berlusconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Berlusconi seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Berlusconi fails to land the takedown.
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Berlusconi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Berlusconi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berlusconi is working Ma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Berlusconi 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.
Berlusconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berlusconi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berlusconi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Berlusconi tries for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
Ma is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berlusconi connects with a decent elbow. #T2##SUB2#
Berlusconi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Berlusconi decides to stand back up.
Ma moves in looking to clinch but Berlusconi pushes him off.
Berlusconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ma moves into the clinch.
Ma tries to stall but Berlusconi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Berlusconi pulls guard effortlessly.
Ma is looking to stand up but Berlusconi won't let him. #T3#
Berlusconi pulls Ma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berlusconi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ma wanted to stand there but Berlusconi had control of the position.
Berlusconi controlling the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alessandro Berlusconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berlusconi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Death Ma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berlusconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Berlusconi ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Death Ma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Berlusconi.#TD2#
Berlusconi gets the takedown into side control.
Ma is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Berlusconi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berlusconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Death Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Berlusconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berlusconi 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Berlusconi!
After winning the bout, Alessandro Berlusconi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Berlusconi vs Kamei (NC)
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Berlusconi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Berlusconi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamei is trying to stand.
Kamei is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berlusconi in particular looking to stall.
Berlusconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berlusconi is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berlusconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamei has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Berlusconi controlling the action here.
Kamei is trying to stand up here but Berlusconi is controlling him well.
Kamei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Kamei's temple.
Berlusconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berlusconi is taking a breather. Kamei 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.
Kamei wants to improve his position but Berlusconi is controlling well.
Kamei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Berlusconi controlling the action here.
Berlusconi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamei on the ground.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Berlusconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Berlusconi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berlusconi lands in his opponent's guard.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Berlusconi is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kamei has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Berlusconi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kamei's guard.
Berlusconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berlusconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berlusconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berlusconi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlusconi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berlusconi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Berlusconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berlusconi lands a couple of digs.
Kamei wants to stand but Berlusconi is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berlusconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berlusconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berlusconi stands up over Kamei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamei is still in real trouble! Can Berlusconi finish him?#T2#
Berlusconi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berlusconi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berlusconi content to stall in guard here.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kamei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamei 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.#SUB2#
Kamei looking for a guillotine here but Berlusconi defends easily.
#T3#
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berlusconi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berlusconi cracks Kamei with a solid left hand.
Alessandro Berlusconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamei has momentary wrist control but Berlusconi slips an elbow through the middle.
Berlusconi stands up over Kamei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berlusconi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kamei for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Berlusconi dominated that second round.
That's time! Berlusconi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Berlusconi tries for a takedown but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Berlusconi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamei sprawls well initially but Berlusconi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berlusconi slows the pace down in half guard.
Berlusconi tries to pass to full mount but Kamei defends it.
Berlusconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
Berlusconi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Kamei pushes Berlusconi off looking to stand but Berlusconi dives back in and keeps control.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kamei wants to get back to his feet.
Berlusconi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes.
Berlusconi controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kamei looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well, if Berlusconi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berlusconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamei is looking for a sweep. Berlusconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berlusconi working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Berlusconi is looking to advance position but Kamei won't allow it.
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. Berlusconi connects with a nice short shot to Kamei's temple. #SUB#
Berlusconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamei sees it coming and defends easily.
Sora Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kamei looking for submissions off his back.
Berlusconi controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berlusconi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kamei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berlusconi 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.
Alessandro Berlusconi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Berlusconi.
Berlusconi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berlusconi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Berlusconi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berlusconi, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Berlusconi! |
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