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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maruim Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Danny Berkel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Berkel darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Berkel into the cage.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Berkel avoids it well and moves away.
Berkel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berkel with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (0) Berkel
Maruim Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Berkel.
Silva trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
Silva passes Berkel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Silva controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to control. Berkel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Berkel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (2) vs (4) Berkel#SUB2#
Berkel working for a choke but Silva reverses nicely into Berkel 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Berkel
Silva trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
Silva is pushing down on Berkel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkel is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (4) Berkel#SUB#
Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Berkel defends it well.
Berkel reaches up and holds on to Silva to control the position.#T2#
Berkel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berkel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Silva trying to control but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Berkel wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berkel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Berkel is having none of it. #SUB#
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Berkel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Berkel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Berkel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva. #T4#
Berkel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel is looking to get to half guard.
Silva mounts Berkel! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Silva is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Silva extends the arm and Berkel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maruim Silva!
A relieved looking Maruim Silva 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:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Masters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masters showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkel (0) vs (2) Masters
Berkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkel.#SUB#
Berkel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Berkel is keeping the position.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Berkel working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
#SUB#
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masters looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berkel keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkel is trying to keep Masters in close.
#T3#
Masters wants to pass the guard but Berkel is keeping the position.
Berkel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masters trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkel 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.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Masters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masters looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters keeps trying to improve his position.
Berkel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (2) Masters
Masters trying to control the position.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB2#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters wants to control the position but Berkel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkel is working away from the top position though.
Berkel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Berkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Berkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Masters won't allow Berkel to pass to mount. #SUB#
Berkel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Masters controlling the position for now.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Masters wants to control but Berkel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Masters is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Berkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Berkel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Berkel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Berkel trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Berkel is looking for submissions but instead, Masters has regained full guard.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkel is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Masters tries to roll over but Berkel keeps him under control.
Berkel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (2) Masters
Berkel trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Berkel is trying to get an arm triangle but Masters is defending well.
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Masters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Masters regains half guard.#SUB#
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Berkel.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkel wants to pass the guard but Masters is defending well. #T11#
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masters! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (8) vs (2) Masters
Masters is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Berkel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Masters has worked his arm free - good work by Masters!
Masters struggling a bit here.
Berkel trying to control the position but Masters is working away. #T12##SUB#
Berkel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masters manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masters wants to control but Berkel is keeping busy.
Berkel is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Berkel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berkel.
Berkel wants to pass to mount but Masters is defending the position. #SUB#
Berkel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Masters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Berkel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Berkel!
Our winner, Danny Berkel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Berkel is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkel gets back to half guard.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Berkel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Berkel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Berkel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkel wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva taking a breather here.
Berkel tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berkel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Silva passes into side control, despite Berkel's attempt to control the position.
Berkel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Berkel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berkel is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Berkel is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Silva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Berkel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Berkel'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.
Berkel is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Berkel struggling a bit here.
Berkel trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Berkel can't do much from the bottom here.
Berkel is being controlled here.
Berkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is staying tight to Berkel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berkel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berkel's guard.
Silva 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.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Berkel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berkel trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva staying calm.
Berkel is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berkel is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Berkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkel struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Berkel's guard.
Berkel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva has passed into side control.
Berkel is trying to get back to half guard.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Berkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkel can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berkel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berkel is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
Silva slows the pace down.
Berkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Berkel trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berkel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Berkel's guard.#SUB2#
Berkel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Berkel up and slammed him! Berkel can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Berkel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berkel is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Berkel can't do much from the bottom here.
Berkel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Silva controls the position.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Danny Berkel 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!
Berkel tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
Kron Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Bokhchuud slaps away a takedown attempt from Berkel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bokhchuud misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Berkel 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Berkel has been cut.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Berkel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bokhchuud prevents it.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
Berkel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bokhchuud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Berkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Berkel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Berkel! Bokhchuud unloads with more strikes and Berkel sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Berkel gets tackled into the cage by Belly. Belly maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Belly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
Berkel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkel wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Berkel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berkel looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (0) vs (2) Belly
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkel trying to control the position.
#T2#
Belly forces his way into half guard.
Belly prevents Berkel from improving his position.
Belly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (0) vs (5) Belly
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belly prevents Berkel from getting the reversal.
Belly wants to control the pace but Berkel is squirming around nicely.
Belly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berkel is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Belly avoids the attempt from Berkel to control.
Berkel tries to reverse the position but Belly maintains control.
Belly tries to control but Berkel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Belly goes for an armbar but Berkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berkel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (5) Belly
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
Belly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berkel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 700pw that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Berkel advances to half guard.
Berkel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (5) Belly#SUB#
Berkel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belly is now in Berkel's guard. A big mistake from Berkel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (5) vs (7) Belly
Belly wants to control from the top but Berkel keeps moving.
Berkel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (7) vs (7) Belly
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (7) vs (9) Belly
Belly advances to half guard. #T5#
Berkel tries to get to full guard but Belly has control of the leg.
Berkel is not content to let Belly control the position.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Belly trying to pass the guard but Berkel defending well.
Berkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkel.#SUB#
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belly is pushing down on Berkel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkel is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6##SUB2#
Belly is looking for a kimura here.
Belly is looking to advance position but Berkel won't allow it.
Berkel is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Berkel defends it.
Berkel trying to control from the bottom.
Berkel wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (12) Belly
Berkel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Belly content just to control the position here.
Berkel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berkel tries to lock up and control but Belly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkel manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Berkel wants to control but Belly is keeping busy.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berkel is defending against the submission attempts here by Belly.
Berkel trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up.
Belly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (15) Belly
Berkel manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belly.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkel is pressing down on Belly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belly stands and throws Berkel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (18) Belly
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Belly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Berkel looks to move to half guard but instead Belly has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berkel (7) vs (20) Belly
Belly tries to control but Berkel wriggling away. #SUB2#
Belly working for a submission but Berkel is keeping him at bay.
Berkel is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.
Berkel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Belly works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (23) Belly#T11#
Belly wants to control the pace but Berkel is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Belly goes for an armbar but Berkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berkel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (9) vs (23) Belly
Berkel wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly is trying to control the position but Berkel postures up.
Berkel is looking to pass into half guard but Belly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (9) vs (25) Belly#T12#
Berkel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Berkel looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Belly pushes down on Berkel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkel is staying active underneath Belly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berkel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (9) vs (28) Belly#T13#
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkel tries to hold on but Belly postures up.
Belly controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belly trying to control but Berkel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Belly wants to finish this one by submission but Berkel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belly. #T14#
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Belly quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Belly but it's paid off an Berkel is forced to tap! Nice work by Belly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nato Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Danny Berkel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berkel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Berkel#SUB2#
Berkel is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia is not content to let Berkel control the position.#SUB#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Berkel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Garcia has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berkel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Berkel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Berkel#T2#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Berkel trying to control the position.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Berkel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berkel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Berkel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garcia passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (2) Berkel#T4#
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia gets to mount! Berkel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (7) vs (2) Berkel#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berkel gets back to half guard.
Berkel gets full guard.#T5#
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berkel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Berkel's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Berkel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berkel's guard. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Berkel is defending well.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berkel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkel.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Berkel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (7) vs (4) Berkel#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Berkel pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Berkel trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Berkel pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkel stalling. #T7#
Berkel trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkel is working away from the top position though.
Berkel wants to advance to full mount but Garcia doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berkel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8#
Berkel looking to pass the guard.
Berkel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Garcia has his foot on Berkel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berkel works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berkel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Berkel passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Berkel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkel is working away from the top position though.
Berkel wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #T10#
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Berkel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berkel is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to control Berkel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Berkel wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Berkel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berkel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Berkel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Berkel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (7) vs (7) Berkel
Berkel takes Garcia's back. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (7) vs (10) Berkel
Berkel is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
Berkel wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Berkel is hanging on to Garcia's back as he tries to escape.
#T12##SUB2#
Berkel working for the choke.
Garcia is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Berkel working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Garcia is doing well to defend. Berkel seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Garcia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Berkel!
A very excited looking Danny Berkel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crash Clip Nit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Clip Nit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berkel gets underhooks to prevent Clip Nit's takedown attempt.
Berkel 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.
Clip Nit is working for takedown but Berkel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berkel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clip Nit after a bit of a struggle.
Berkel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clip Nit pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Clip Nit gets caught napping as Berkel dives in and scores a takedown. Clip Nit manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (0) Clip Nit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel controlling from the top position.
Berkel forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Berkel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (0) Clip Nit
Clip Nit looks winded!
Berkel content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Berkel working for a guillotine from mount but Clip Nit is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Clip Nit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Berkel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Clip Nit turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Berkel off and cradles Clip Nit's limp body as Berkel celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Danny Berkel!
After winning the bout, Danny Berkel 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:
CoMMA Fight Night 4
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Trance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Berkel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berkels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trance.
Trance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berkel avoids the head kick by Trance.
Berkel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trance looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Trance is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Trance.
Trance throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel shoots in and drives through. Trance sprawls well.
Berkel blocks a head kick by Trance.
Trance fails to land with a series of punches.
Berkel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berkel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berkel throws a nice looking combination but Trance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD#
Berkel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Berkel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Trance tries to buck Berkel off but Berkel is having none of it.
Berkel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trance is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Berkel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Berkel advances to full mount. #SUB#
Berkel looking to isolate an arm here. Trance doesn't see it coming and as Berkel extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Berkel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Berkel!
A relieved looking Danny Berkel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Andy Trance had this to say: 'Don't worry, I'll return'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Britton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard.
Berkel is still trying to improve position.
Berkel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Berkel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Britton passes into side control.
Berkel is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Berkel looking for a sweep but Britton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Berkel is working to get back to half guard.
Britton controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkel can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berkel tries to lock up and control but Britton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berkel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard.
Britton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Britton wants to control but Berkel is keeping him busy.
Berkel wants to improve his position but Britton is controlling well.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard but Britton has passed into side control.
Britton gets to mount! Berkel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Berkel is squirming around, avoiding Britton 's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Berkel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Britton controlling from mount.
Berkel gets back to half guard.
Berkel is trying to control but Britton manages to pass to mount!
Berkel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berkel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Britton jumps into side control!#T4#
Berkel tries to improve position but can't.
Britton trying to control the position but Berkel is working away.
Berkel is looking to regain half guard here but Britton keeps moving and retains side control.
Britton staying calm.
Berkel is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branislav Britton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Berkel moves out of range as Britton strikes.
Britton throws a big shot that misses.
Branislav Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Britton throws a right hand that misses
and Berkel counters with a left and a right that stings Britton .
Berkel slips a jab from Britton .
Berkel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Britton scores with a takedown into Berkel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel looking to control.
#SUB2#
Berkel has an active guard here but Britton has managed to pass into half guard.
Berkel is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel manages to get to full guard.
Branislav Britton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Berkel has an active guard here but Britton has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Britton not doing much here.
Berkel is trying to control but Britton passes into side control!
Berkel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Britton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Berkel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Berkel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Britton pulls his head out easily.
Britton trying to pass the guard but Berkel defending well.
Berkel moves into full guard.
Britton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Britton stopping the sweep attempt from Berkel.#SUB2#
Berkel is looking for a triangle here but Britton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berkel is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Britton wants to control but Berkel is keeping him busy.
Berkel tries to buck Britton off but Britton is having none of it.
Berkel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Britton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Berkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Britton tries to control but Berkel wriggling away.
Berkel tries to reverse the position but Britton maintains control.#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Britton controlling from the full mount.
Berkel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branislav Britton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Berkel moves away from the strike by Britton .
Britton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berkel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Britton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berkel!
Britton gets to mount! Berkel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Berkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berkel is trying desperately to improve position.
Britton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berkel is looking to escape. #T1#
Berkel wants to hold on but Britton pushes him away.
Berkel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Britton avoids the attempt from Berkel to control.
Britton prevents Berkel from getting the reversal.
Berkel is squirming around, avoiding Britton 's attempts to control the action.
Berkel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Britton looking to control but Berkel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berkel is trying to escape the mount.
Berkel regains half guard.#SUB2#
Berkel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Britton pulls his head out easily.
Berkel has a hand on Britton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Britton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Berkel is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Britton content just to control the position here.
Berkel is squirming around, avoiding Britton 's attempts to control the action.
Berkel tries to reverse the position but Britton maintains control.
Berkel wants to control but Britton is having none of it.
Britton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berkel gets back to half guard.
Berkel wants to get back to full guard.
Berkel works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Berkel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Britton has passed into half guard!
Berkel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britton is keen to just control but Berkel is a slippery customer.
Danny Berkel 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!
Berkel punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branislav Britton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Britton , 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branislav Britton ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1047 Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! See has knocked Berkel down with a huge combo! See steps away and waves a wobbly Berkel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Berkel is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danny Berkel has been cut.
See darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Berkel's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles See before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). See See! |
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