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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Berge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodman's guard. Berge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB# Goodman is looking for a triangle but Berge pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berge stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position. #SUB# Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Berge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL# Goodman instigates a clinch. Berge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD# Goodman pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
#SUB# Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Berge defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #T3# Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Goodman lands with a punch from half guard. Ground and pound from Goodman. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodman lands a nice short elbow. Berge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman. Goodman wants to pass the guard but Berge is defending well. Berge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodman. Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working. Goodman 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. Berge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berge. We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4# Goodman looking to sit in guard and control but Berge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Berge is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berge defends it easily. Goodman looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position. Berge controls from within his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that White Goodman will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD# Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Goodman throws a big elbow that misses. White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Berge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there. Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berge's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge working a defensive guard here.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Goodman wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving. Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much. Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berge is keeping the position for now. Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard. #REVB# Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. Berge sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up. Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up. #SUB# Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. Berge 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. Berge looking to pass the guard. Berge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Berge swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Berge fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice uppercut there from Berge.#CL2# Berge closes the distance and clinches. Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards. #TD# Goodman pulls guard. Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet. Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position. Goodman controlling Berge's posture. Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berge can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Goodman looking to control.
Berge looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Berge keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round. That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Berge tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch. Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards. Berge misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Goodman has Berge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berge tumbling to the mat - Goodman dives into Berge's guard. Berge wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment. Goodman trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Goodman preventing the sweep. Berge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB# Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Goodman controlling the position.#SUB# Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. Goodman controlling Berge's posture. Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Berge looking to pass the guard. Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Berge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head. Goodman keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass. Berge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Goodman clinches. #T3# Berge lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut. Berge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berge misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Goodman pulls Berge into guard.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet. Berge looking to pass the guard. Berge postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it. Berge advances position into side control! Goodman is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it. Berge working the ground and pound. #T4# Berge staying calm. Goodman prevents Berge from moving into mount. #SUB2# Berge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Berge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Berge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goodman down.
White Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berge is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tobias Berge. Well Goodman 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman! An intense looking White Goodman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 3
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1# Nice shot lands for Berge. Berge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Deckel wants to counter the offense by Berge and move into the clinch position. Berge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deckel. Berge scores with a jab. Deckel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge scores with a hook. Deckel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deckel ducks under a wild hook from Berge.#TD2# Deckel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Deckel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Berge is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Topf Deckel! After winning the bout, Topf Deckel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Berge scores with a takedown into Manu's guard. Berge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manu is keeping the position for now. Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Manu keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Berge pushes down on Manu's leg and manages to get into half guard. Berge wants to free his trapped foot but Manu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Berge not landing any meaningful shots this time. Manu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though. Berge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Berge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Berge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Let's hope that Berge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berge trying to control but Manu is having none of it. Berge controlling the position easily from mount. Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3# Berge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Berge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manu! Manu being controlled here momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Berge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge looks to land a combination but Manu avoids it well. Berge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Berge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berge avoids the head kick by Manu.
Berge fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manu ducks under a wild hook from Berge. Manu slips under a jab. Manu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge throws a hook to the side of Manu's head but Manu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Manu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Berge throws a low kick, looking for Manu's leg but Manu calmly moves out of range. Manu misses with a double jab.
Berge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Berge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.#T1# Manu takes a shot right to the bread basket. Manu staying out of range there. Berge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Berge works Manu's body with a nice hook. Berge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Berge misses with a few strikes there.
Berge misses with a looping right. Nicky Manu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Berge throws an off balance right hand
and Manu counters with a straight right hand. Manu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tobias Berge seems to be getting the better of the standup. Manu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2# Berge gets a takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Berge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2# Berge works his foot free and advances to mount. Manu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manu tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Berge is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manu! Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manu's guard. #REVB# Berge stays in close to Manu's body and controls the position. #T3# Manu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Berge 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. Berge has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Berge throwing strikes but missing. Manu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Berge stays in close to Manu's body and controls the position. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Berge wants to pass the guard but Manu is keeping the position. Berge content to stall in guard here. Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Berge passes Manu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Berge wants to take a breather but Manu is having none of it. Manu tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg. #SUB2# Berge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manu is just riding it out for now. Berge eventually gives up the hold. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Berge shoots in for a double leg but Manu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. As Berge looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Berge just gets out of the way. Berge misses with a lunging right hand
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand! Berge tries to move into range but Manu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Berge looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely. Berge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Manu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2# Berge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Berge controlling the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though. Berge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Berge is controlling the pace.
#T1# Manu trying to control here.
Berge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Berge trying to advance position but Manu counters by regaining guard. Berge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Manu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Berge passes Manu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Berge sitting and controlling from the half guard. More stalling from Berge.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Manu moves out of range as Berge strikes. Berge slips under a jab.#CL2# Berge darts in and clinches Manu up against the cage. Berge misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Manu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
Berge misses with a body shot.
Manu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Manu tries a head kick but it misses.
Berge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manu moves away. Manu misses the shot to the body. Manu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Manu slips a jab from Berge. As Berge looks to move away, Manu throws a big counter combo but Berge just gets out of the way. Berge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Berge avoids the head kick by Manu.
#T4# Berge moves to clinch but Manu breaks away and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Manu slips a jab from Berge.#CL2# Berge moves into the clinch. Manu has had enough of the clinch but Berge keeps him there for the moment. Berge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manu's efforts to push away.#TD2# Berge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position. Berge looking for a sweep. Not yet Berge, not yet. Berge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicky Manu. I think Berge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Tobias Berge! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Tobias Berge! Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Tobias Berge!
Tobias Berge wins by unanimous decision! After the fight, Tobias Berge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1# Golov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Berge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Golov throws a body shot but no joy. We've been hearing reports that Berge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. No joy there for Golov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berge takes one to the side of the head.
Berge misses with a wild body shot. Golov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Golov lands with a cross. Golov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berge throws a leg kick and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Golov blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Berge. Berge misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Berge there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A lazy left from Berge finds it's target. Berge misses with a double jab.
Golov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1# Berge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golov. Berge throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Golov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Berge won't allow Golov to pass to mount. Berge trying to control from the bottom.
Berge works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Berge has his hands on Golov's head, controlling the position. Golov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Golov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berge is keeping the position for now. Golov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Berge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golov. Berge looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Berge 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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Berge throws a shot from downtown. Golov moves away and avoids it.#T3# Berge throws a body kick that misses. Golov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Berge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Golov throws a body shot but no joy. Donk. Berge catches Golov right on the button with a cross.#TD# Berge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golov's half guard. Well, if Berge 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.
Golov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Golov. Golov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much. Berge looking to pass the guard. Berge 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. Berge works a leg free and moves into half guard. Berge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Golov keeps working. Berge passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Golov! This has been an exciting period of action! Berge controlling from mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge 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# Berge thuds a left hand into Golov's body. Berge misses the jab. Berge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golov sprawls well. Golov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berge gets slowly back to his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golov! But no joy. Berge misses with a straight right. Berge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golov moves away. A punch combination from Golov misses. Berge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golov.
Golov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Berge misses with a looping left. Berge throws a lazy uppercut
and Golov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Berge throws the left hand but Golov avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golov! But no joy. Berge misses the jab. Berge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golov can do to turn this around?#T1# Berge shoots and misses and Golov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Berge pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Golov throws out a counter right but Berge avoids it with no problem. Golov throws a shot from downtown. Berge moves away and avoids it. Berge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Berge tries for a takedown but Golov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Berge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Golov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Berge on the side of the head. Golov misses with a looping right. Berge misses with a left hand and Golov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Berge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golov was well out of range. Poor timing from Berge. Berge thows a left - swing and a miss! Golov with the counter takedown but Berge avoids it easily. Golov swinging wildly here.
#T2# Golov moves away from the strike by Berge. A little jabbing left from Golov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Tobias Berge is winning the standup battle so far. Golov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berge moves away.#CL# Berge closes the distance and clinches. Golov blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Golov lands a takedown into guard.
Berge keeping moving, preventing Golov from controlling successfully. Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Berge is trying to keep Golov in close.
Golov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3# Golov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Golov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Golov scoring with some ground and pound. Berge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Golov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Berge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golov. Berge is looking to counter punch. Berge misses the jab. Berge misses with an uppercut. #T4# Berge throws a body shot but no joy. Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berge. Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berge swinging wildly here.
Golov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Berge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A telegraphed right hand from Berge misses the target. Golov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Golov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berge takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Berge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golov being controlled against the cage. Golov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golov's elbow. Golov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Golov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Berge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Berge misses with an uppercut. Berge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A jab from Golov misses. A combination from Berge does no damage. A lazy body kick from Berge and Berge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Berge doesn't manage to clinch there - Golov circles away.
Golov throws out a counter right but Berge avoids it with no problem. Berge gets off balance looking for a body kick and Golov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Berge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golov swats away the attempt to clinch by Berge. Berge misses with a takedown and Golov counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Golov moves out of range as Berge strikes. Golov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jab, jab by Golov - just one landing. #TD# Berge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berge lands in his opponent's guard. Golov keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Berge advances to half guard. Golov wants to control but Berge is keeping busy and won't allow it. Berge stalling away here and it's allowed Golov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2# Berge looking to pass the guard. Berge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Golov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Berge preventing the sweep. Berge wants to control from the top but Golov keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Golov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Berge tries to counter with a takedown but Golov is quick to defend against it. Berge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golov defends it nicely. Golov thuds a left hand into Berge's body.#TD2# Golov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berge is trying to defend but Golov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Golov trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom. #T4# Berge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golov scores with a couple of nice shots. Berge works his way to full guard. Good work. Golov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Berge trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Grigori Golov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Golov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Golov! The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
RISE 191: Hubble vs Benjamin
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Berge misses with a body kick. Berge misses the shot to the body. Dancer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Dancer scores with a nice right hand.
Dancer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dancer lands a jab to Berge's midsection. Dancer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berge. Dancer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berge. A nice side step and Dancer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dancer slips a jab and a cross from Berge.
Dancer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berge. Berge swings widly with a right hand
and Dancer counters with a straight right hand. We've been hearing reports that Berge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge misses with an uppercut. Dancer saw that one coming. Dancer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dancer throws a looping overhand right but Berge ducks down to avoid it. Berge cracks Dancer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Dancer rushes Berge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Berge uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berge. #T1# Dancer lands a shot to the body. Berge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dancer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dancer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Berge misses with the head strike.
Berge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dancer smiles and moves away.
Dancer slips a jab from Berge. Jab from Dancer. Berge throws a leg kick but Dancer sees it coming and moves out of range. Berge misses with a lunging right hand
and Dancer counters with a straight right hand. Berge misses with a hook
and Dancer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Berge tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berge, as that shot connected.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Berge moves away from the strike by Dancer. Dancer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Berge misses with a jab to the body
and Dancer counters with a huge left! Berge is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dancer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Berge from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dancer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lesley Dancer! A very excited looking Lesley Dancer 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. The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
RISE 180
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1# Jacquin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jacquin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berge moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Berge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jacquin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berge. Jacquin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacquin thuds a left hand into Berge's body. We've been hearing reports that Berge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Berge throws a right hand that Jacquin ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacquin also avoids with ease. Jacquin catches Berge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jacquin lands with a shot to the body. Berge tries to clinch there but Jacquin circles away.
Jacquin looks to land a left hand but Berge moved out of range nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacquin is out of range and Berge settles back down. Jacquin connects with a body shot. Berge tries to clinch and Jacquin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The fighters circling - Berge throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jacquin catches Berge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Berge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jacquin throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Jacquin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A big left from Berge misses. #CL# Berge moves into the clinch. Berge swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacquin uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Berge scores with a nice short uppercut. Jacquin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacquin has Berge pushed against the cage. Berge misses with some punches.
Berge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Jacquin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Berge moves forwards but Jacquin connects with a nice, crisp jab. Berge fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Berge moves forwards but Jacquin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Jacquin slips a jab from Berge. Berge throws a looping overhand right but Jacquin ducks down to avoid it. Jacquin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Berge throws a right hand that misses
and Jacquin counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Berge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jacquin cracks Berge with a right hand to the side of the head. Berge misses with a left hand and Jacquin counters with a nice uppercut. Berge lands a nice shot that snaps Jacquin's head back.
Jacquin works over Berge's head and body with a nice combination.#CL# Berge darts in and clinches Jacquin up against the cage. Berge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacquin as Berge tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berge. Jacquin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Berge is keeping busy. Berge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacquin.
#T3# A short uppercut from Berge. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berge. #BC2# Jacquin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jacquin tests Berge's chin there with a solid looking shot. Berge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jacquin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berge throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jacquin counters with a stiff right hand. Jacquin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Berge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Jacquin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Berge counters with a single leg into guard. Jacquin didn't expect that. Jacquin working a defensive guard here.
Jacquin tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Jacquin keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass. #T4# Berge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jacquin pulls Berge in close to prevent any damage. Berge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Berge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Berge tries to advance to mount but Jacquin denies him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Berge advances nicely into full mount. Jacquin wants to hold on but Berge pushes him away. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Berge trying to control but Jacquin is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Berge fails in his attempt to clinch. Berge throws a shot from downtown. Jacquin moves away and avoids it. Berge on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jacquin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD# Berge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacquin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Berge slows the pace down. Berge moves into full mount! Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jacquin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jacquin is looking to get to half guard. Berge content just to control the position here. Jacquin is desperately trying to improve his position but Berge has a good base and remains in mount.#T1# Jacquin gets back to half guard. Berge trying to control the pace. Berge'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. Berge moves nicely into side control. Berge advances to full mount. Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Berge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2# Berge controlling his opponent. Berge looking to control but Jacquin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berge controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3# Jacquin tries to lock up and control but Berge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Berge controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Berge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jacquin is surviving well by controlling Berge's body position as best he can. Jacquin manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jacquin wants to control but Berge is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jacquin is staying active underneath Berge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jacquin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though. Jacquin has his hands clasped together around Berge's back. He's all about the action.#T4# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working. Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Berge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Still in half guard, Berge seems content to control. Jacquin moves into full guard.
Berge wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jacquin keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass. Berge 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that second round. That's time! Berge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Berge tries to clinch up. Berge looks to land a right hand but Jacquin moved out of range. Berge misses the shot to the body. #TD# Berge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacquin tries to improve position but can't. Berge is staying tight to Jacquin's torso, preventing him from escaping. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacquin is trying to improve his position. Berge trying to control the position but Jacquin is working away. Jacquin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# Berge trying to control from half guard but Jacquin is working away. The fighters are battling for position here. Jacquin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Berge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Berge works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jacquin won't allow Berge to pass to mount. Jacquin wants to improve his position but Berge is controlling well.
Berge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jacquin wants to improve his position but Berge is controlling well.
#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.#SUB# Berge wants to work for an arm triangle but Jacquin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berge is looking to take a break and control but Jacquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jacquin tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg. Jacquin manages to get to full guard.
Berge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Jacquin is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Jacquin controls the position for a moment. Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Berge keeps moving and retains side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jacquin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Jacquin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Tobias Berge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jacquin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jacquin tries to lock up and control but Berge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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. Berge controlling from mount. Jacquin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB# Berge looking for a guillotine from mount but Jacquin is having none of it. Jacquin is looking to get to half guard. Berge controlling from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jacquin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berge controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Tobias Berge showed his dominance in that final round. I think Berge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Berge! A less than humble Tobias Berge misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Berge misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Berge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Berge scores with a nice head shot.#TD2# Berge dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard. Berge wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck. Oliveira keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass. Berge looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Oliveira content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berge has locked up a guillotine! Berge's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliveira is holding on here and Berge must be using up a lot of energy. Oliveira has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berge gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Berge! In his post fight interview, Tobias Berge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Berge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooter, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Berge pulls guard effortlessly. Cooter throwing strikes from guard but Berge blocks nicely. Cooter throwing strikes but missing. Cooter with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Cooter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cooter with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Berge has his foot on Cooter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooter works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berge keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully. Berge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cooter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cooter pulls Berge in close to prevent any damage. Cooter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB# Berge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Berge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cooter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berge has Cooter in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cooter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cooter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB# Berge looking for a triangle here. Cooter is fighting it but it looks tight! Berge pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cooter is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. Cobweb Cooter was interviewed post fight and said 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1# Sam tries to clinch but Berge moves out of range. Sam throws a series of punches but Berge avoids them all with ease. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Berge closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Berge pulls Sam into guard.
Berge keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. Sam is in close to Berge's body, working some short punches and elbows. Sam postures up.
Sam trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Berge has his foot on Sam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sam works his way back into a safe position though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Berge has wrist control.#SUB2# Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2# Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Berge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sam throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Berge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sam uses it to pass to side control.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount. Sam working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2# Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berge's face.
A nice elbow there by Sam. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berge tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Berge tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Sam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Berge looks a forlorn figure.
Berge is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Berge tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Berge tries to improve his position but instead Sam has taken his back! #SUB# Berge is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Sam has locked on a rear naked choke here! Berge is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam! Sambo Sam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. Tobias Berge spoke after the fight, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Alaska. Berge regains half guard.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Alaska is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now. #SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Alaska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berge defends it well. Berge tries to roll over but Alaska keeps him under control.#T1##SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Alaska trying to control the pace. #SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Alaska is looking for a kimura but Berge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alaska to get the leverage. Berge is trying to get back to full guard. Berge trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Berge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Berge tries to get to full guard but Alaska has control of the leg. #SUB# Berge looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Alaska pushes past his half guard into mount! Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Alaska avoids the attempt from Berge to control. Alaska wants to control the pace but Berge is squirming around nicely. Alaska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# Berge wants to hold on but Alaska pushes him away. Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berge tries to control Alaska's body but Alaska pushes him off. Berge squirms to his side and now Alaska has his back! #SUB2# Alaska has got his arm under Berge's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Berge has spun round into Alaska's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#SUB2# Alaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berge wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving. #SUB2# Alaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# Alaska controlling the position. Alaska keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Berge controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Berge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berge has managed to get both his arms back between Alaska's legs - danger averted. Alaska keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Alaska 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##TD2# Alaska darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Alaska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Alaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working. #SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Alaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Berge is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Alaska wants to pass to mount but Berge is defending the position. #SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alaska in particular looking to stall. Alaska tries to pass to full mount but Berge defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alaska pulls his head out easily. #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. Alaska is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Alaska has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Alaska fails to advance to Berge's back. Berge manages to regain half guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berge is looking to improve his position.
Berge wants to control the action here but instead Alaska manages to pass to full mount! Berge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Alaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working. #SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge is trying to maintain the position but Alaska is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Alaska moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Berge. Alaska has knee on belly and moves into mount. Alaska looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Berge tries to hold on but Alaska pushes him away. Berge is looking to improve his position but Alaska isn't that keen on the idea. Berge wants to control but Alaska is having none of it. Alaska tries to control but Berge wriggling away. Berge is looking to get to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Alaska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berge is looking to escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Alaska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Berge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Berge connects with a crisp jab. Alaska circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Berge forces Alaska back against the cage and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Alaska. #TD2# Alaska jumps guard and drags Berge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Berge wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving. Berge slips nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alaska scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berge manages to mount him!
Berge trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB# Berge wants to finish this one by submission but Alaska is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Berge. #T1# Alaska bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Alaska trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB# Berge working for submissions but it's allowed Alaska to get to half guard.
Berge tries to get to full guard but Alaska has control of the leg. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Alaska is trying to work for a kimura but Berge is defending well.
Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2# Alaska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Alaska has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Alaska prevents Berge from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2# Alaska working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Berge is trying desperately to improve position. Alaska content just to control the position here. Alaska trying to control but he's not successful this time. Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Berge regains half guard. Berge gets back to full guard.
Alaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Richie Alaska has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Berge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alaska has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Alaska trying to mount his opponent but Berge defends it. Richie Alaska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Berge punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Richie Alaska. I've got Alaska 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Alaska! The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Tonon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tonon prevents a body shot from Berge. Berge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tonon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Berge manages to pull guard.
Berge wants to hit a sweep here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berge there! Berge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tonon controlling from mount. Tonon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Tonon looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge taking shots to the head. Berge tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control. Tonon wants to control the pace but Berge is squirming around nicely. #T1# Berge prevents Tonon from taking his back. Berge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Berge wants to get back to full guard. Tonon is looking to advance position but Berge won't allow it. Well, if Tonon 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.
Berge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonon is working away from the top position though. Berge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Tonon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tonon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Berge is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Tonon seems to be working for a kimura but Berge defends the submission attempt. Berge is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Berge tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.#T3##SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Tonon controlling the action here. #SUB2# Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
#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. Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Tonon moves into full mount! Berge won't be happy about that! Berge is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berge tries to hold on but Tonon pushes him away. Berge is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Tonon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Berge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tonon dips to his left and cracks Berge with an uppercut! Tonon keeps the fight on the outside. Nice uppercut lands for Tonon. That snapped Berge's head back.
#TD2# Tonon drives through with a takedown into Berge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Tonon pushes down on Berge's leg and manages to get into half guard. Tonon is taking a breather. Berge 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. Berge is trying to control but can't.
Berge is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Berge is defending against the submission attempts here by Tonon.
#T1# Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Berge is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.#SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily. Tonon moves into full mount! Berge won't be happy about that! Tonon controlling his opponent. Damian Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far. Tonon is continuing to stall.#T2# Berge tries to hold on but Tonon postures up. Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berge is looking to escape. Tonon avoids the attempt from Berge to control. Tonon content just to control the position here. Berge is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3# Berge is working to get back to half guard.
Tonon connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tonon avoids the attempt from Berge to control. Tonon works his way to his opponent's back.
Tonon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Berge's body.
Berge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tonon.
#SUB2# Tonon looking to break Berge's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tonon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Tonon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Berge's body.
Berge staying busy and making it hard for Tonon to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Berge trying to control the hands but Tonon breaks the grip. Berge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Berge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tonon's guard. Nice work there by Berge.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tonon looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Berge tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard. Tonon has his hands on Berge's head, controlling the position. Tonon is trying to keep Berge in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Tonon scores with a jab to the head.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Tonon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berge's hands.#CL# Berge has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Berge has clasped his hands together around Tonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tonon is looking to reverse the position. Tonon is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it. Tonon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Tonon has his hands clasped together around Berge's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tonon defends it well. #T1# Tonon is trying to maintain the position but Berge is very close to passing his half guard. Berge prevents Tonon from improving his position. Berge trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom. Tonon tries to get to full guard but Berge has control of the leg. #SUB# Berge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tonon is looking to control Berge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tonon avoid being mounted? Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tonon moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Tonon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berge is aware though and is defending well. Berge won't allow Tonon to sweep him here. Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tonon is pulling down on Berge's head. It's preventing any offense from Berge, at least for the moment.#SUB# Berge drops back looking for a leg! Tonon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tonon manages to kick Berge off! Berge jumps back into Tonon's guard. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonon holds on and takes a little breather. Berge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tonon keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Damian Tonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tonon is pulling down on Berge's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tonon jabs Berge right on the nose. Berge blinks but takes it well. Berge wants to clinch up but Tonon keeps it at a distance. Berge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# Berge closes the distance and pushes Tonon back into the cage. Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Berge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tonon smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Tonon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The adventures of Tonon the control monster continue. Boring. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Damian Tonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tonon 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon! Damian Tonon gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Wayne
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1# Killer looks to land a combination but Berge avoids it well. Berge throws out a counter right but Killer avoids it with no problem. Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Berge moves into the clinch. Berge tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Berge tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Berge. Killer is stalling here.
Berge tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body. Killer letting Berge take a breather here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berge fails to pull guard.
Buzz Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Berge. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Killer avoiding damage as Berge throws knees to the body.
Berge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Killer lands with a left to the head. Berge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Berge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow. #BC# Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Berge's head. Berge shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Berge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Berge looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range. Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Berge walks into a stiff left hand from Killer. A swing and a miss from Berge. Killer throwing a counter right hand but Berge manages to avoid it.#TD2# Berge dives in and scores a takedown into Killer's guard. Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Killer has Berge pulled in close to control his posture. Berge prevents Killer from getting back to his feet. Berge trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Berge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Killer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Killer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Killer! #REVR# Berge tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Killer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3# Berge tries to lock up and control but Killer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Berge is looking to get to half guard. Killer wants to get back to his feet but Berge is holding on tight.
Killer controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Killer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Killer looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Berge tries to hold on but Killer pushes him away. Berge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Berge passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard. Berge trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Berge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Berge is looking for submissions but instead, Killer has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berge paws at him with a jab and circles away. Berge closes the distance looking to clinch and Killer counters with a stiff right hand. Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Horrible takedown attempt by Berge or perhaps it was just good defense by Killer, which made it look bad. #CL# Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Berge back against the cage. Berge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Killer breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Berge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Killer keeps Berge under control for a moment.#T1# Killer is not content to let Berge control the position. Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berge can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Berge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Berge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Killer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berge but great work by Killer. Berge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Killer off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Berge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Killer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Killer tries to break free.
#T2##SUB2# Berge looking for the choke from the back. Killer trying to get back to his feet but Berge is in full control for now. #SUB2# Berge looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Berge working for the choke. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Berge gets his hands free as Killer looks to control. Killer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2# Berge working for the choke. Killer is trying to break free.
#SUB2# Berge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Killer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Berge is persistently looking for the submission but Killer is defending it well.
Killer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Killer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2# Berge swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Killer is now in Berge's guard. A big mistake from Berge there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2# Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2# Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Berge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Killer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Berge. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Killer stuns Berge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer tests Berge's chin there with a solid looking shot. Berge tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance. Killer scores with a jab. Killer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berge's head backwards. Killer scores with a jab. Berge acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Berge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Berge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Berge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Killer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berge, into his guard. #REVR# Tobias Berge has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2# Berge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Berge is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Berge is looking for a triangle here but Killer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Killer tries to stand but Berge is controlling his head. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Berge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killer pulls his head out easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Killer not doing much here.
Berge is trying to maintain the position but Killer is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Killer sits in half guard. #SUB2# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Killer wants to stand up but Berge is controlling the position.
Berge trying to control here.
#SUB2# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Killer is trying to control. Berge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Berge tries to get to full guard but Killer has control of the leg. Killer wants to stand up but Berge is controlling the position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A big left from Killer misses. Berge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Berge tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Killer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer. Killer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Berge moves in looking to clinch but Killer pushes him off. Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Berge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer to score with a decent uppercut. Killer lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Buzz Killer showed his dominance in that final round. I think Killer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer! An out of breath and clearly excited Buzz Killer thanked Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1# Nice cross by Arishima. Berge takes a swing at Arishima's ribcage but misses. Arishima is looking to counter punch. Arishima lands a nice shot to the body.
Berge drops his hands momentarily and Arishima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Arishima circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Good standup being displayed there by Arishima as he connects with a hook. Berge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berge looks to land a combination but Arishima avoids it well. Berge tries for a takedown but Arishima circles away easily and Arishima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been told by Arishima's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Berge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arishima connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berge scrambles back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Berge tries to clinch but Arishima is having none of it. It looked like Arishima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berge. Berge misses with an uppercut
and Arishima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##KD# Arishima drops Berge with a beautiful combination! Berge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arishima is looking for the KO!#ROC#Berge is rocked! Arishima finds Berge's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Berge flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Arishima lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Berge will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ikuma Arishima! A determined Ikuma Arishima didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! Tobias Berge was interviewed post fight and said 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1# HiChi throws a looping overhand right but Berge ducks down to avoid it. Berge throws a leg kick but HiChi checks it. HiChi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Berge walks into a jab. HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've been hearing reports that Berge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. HiChi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berge. Jab from HiChi. Berge fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HiChi defends it nicely.#T1# Berge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD# Berge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. HiChi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Berge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, HiChi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berge's guard! Nice work there by HiChi! #SUB# Berge looking for subs off his back but HiChi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berge wants to improve his position but HiChi is controlling well.
HiChi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# Berge trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge wants to control but HiChi is keeping busy.
Berge wants to get back to full guard but HiChi has mounted him! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berge is working to get back to half guard.
Berge wants to hold on but HiChi pushes him away. Berge is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Berge tries to hold on but HiChi postures up. HiChi prevents Berge from getting the reversal. Berge is working hard here to advance position. Berge tries to hold on but HiChi pushes him away. We've been informed that HiChi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. HiChi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# HiChi avoids the attempt from Berge to control. Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
HiChi looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. HiChi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Berge working to try and regain half guard.
Berge manages to regain half guard. Good work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# HiChi takes a swing at Berge's ribcage but misses. Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berge with a poor takedown and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand. HiChi lands with a shot to the body. HiChi misses with an uppercut. HiChi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Berge tries for a takedown but HiChi circles away easily and Berge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. HiChi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and HiChi counters with a nice body shot. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Berge. That's going to take a lot out of him. HiChi looks to land a right hand but Berge moved out of range. Berge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from HiChi.#T1# Donk. HiChi catches Berge right on the button with a cross. HiChi lands a slapping body shot.
Xon HiChi seems to be getting the better of the standup. HiChi lands with a right hand. Berge is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
HiChi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Berge slips a jab from HiChi. HiChi looks to score with a jab to the body but Berge is just out of range. Berge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from HiChi. Berge moves out of range of the strikes. HiChi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berge.#ROC2#Berge is rocked! HiChi avoids the body shot from Berge.
Oh Berge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Berge looks up at the clock. Bad move! HiChi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Berge. HiChi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi! An out of breath Xon HiChi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Tobias Berge had this to say: 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022 |
#R1# Berge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dancer takes a swing at Berge's ribcage but misses. Berge slips a jab from Dancer. Berge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dancer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Berge dives in for a single leg takedown but Dancer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lesley Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Berge goes for a double leg but Dancer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dancer continues to drive forward. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dancer misses the shot to the body. Berge tries to counter with a clinch but Dancer shakes him off and moves away. Berge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berge avoids the body shot from Dancer.
#T1# Dancer misses with an uppercut. Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dancer takes a swing at Berge's ribcage but misses. #CL# Berge tries to keep at a distance but Dancer has taken the fight into the clinch. Dancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Berge uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Berge pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Berge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Berge tries to pass to full mount but Dancer defends it. #SUB2# Berge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dancer defends it well. Berge is trying to control. Dancer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2# Berge has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dancer defend it? Berge steps over the head and cranks it - Dancer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Berge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Berge! Jumping up and down and very excited, Tobias Berge waved his t-shirt featuring BE Younick 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1# Doolan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doolan throws a hook to the side of Berge's head but Berge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jab, jab by Doolan - just one landing. Doolan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Doolan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doolan throws out a loose jab but Berge uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Berge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Doolan is trying to break the clinch but Berge has him pressed against the cage. Berge tries to pull guard but Doolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Berge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Doolan wants to break free but Berge has control.
Berge throws a punch but it's blocked by Doolan. #T1# Berge is trying to pull guard but Doolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Berge. That's going to take a lot out of him. Berge tries to pull guard but Doolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Berge throws a head punch that misses. #TD# Berge jumps guard.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doolan defends well.#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doolan defends well.#SUB# Berge has his foot on Doolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doolan works his way back into a safe position though. Berge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Berge working for a triangle but Doolan defends it easily.
Berge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doolan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2# Berge is trying to maintain the position but Doolan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Berge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Doolan. Oh but Berge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Doolan goes limp - he's gone! Berge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge gave a mention to BE Younick in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Mickey Doolan was interviewed post fight and said 'Man this game is tough. You lose a fight and it sits there on your record to remind you. I only hope we get to run it back.'. |
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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Berge's head back.
Berge tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Frost has managed to clinch.
#TD# Berge decides to pull guard. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work. Berge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Berge can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Berge is not content to let Frost control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2# Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Berge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Berge is trying is best to control the position here. Frost is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now. Berge tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berge avoid being mounted?#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.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. Frost trying to control from Berge's half guard. Berge has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Berge.#SUB# Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Berge working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
#T3##SUB# Berge looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
#SUB# Berge has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though. Berge keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass. #SUB# Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Berge has an active guard here but Frost has managed to pass into half guard.
Berge is doing well to control the position and prevent Frost from advancing to side control.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Frost wants to take a breather but Berge is having none of it. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berge sees it coming and defends easily. Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Berge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Frost will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berge doesn't seem phased though. Frost loads up on a big right hand but Berge slips the punch. Berge tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it. Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Berge's head back.
Frost has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost. Berge closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Berge pushes Frost against the ropes but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dennis Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut there from Frost. Berge swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.#T1# Berge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Berge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Berge pushes him off. Nice shot lands for Frost. Frost throws a body punch but Berge moves out of range. Berge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away. A low kick from Frost misses #TD# so Berge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Berge wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position. Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. #T2# Frost working a defensive guard here.
Berge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Berge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Berge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frost dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3# Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Berge looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well. Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB# Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Berge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Frost is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frost is looking to defend but Berge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frost! Berge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frost taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge! Jumping up and down and very excited, Tobias Berge waved his t-shirt featuring BE Younick 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1# McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Berge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCoy to score with a decent uppercut. Berge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Berge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Berge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCoy scores with a jab to the head.
#T1##KD2# McCoy catches Berge napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Berge to the canvas!
#ROC2#Berge is rocked! McCoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Oh Berge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Berge is trying to control the position but McCoy postures up. Berge seems to have got his legs back now. McCoy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB# Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Berge keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB# Berge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Berge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCoy has picked Berge up and slammed him! Berge can't keep hold of the triangle and McCoy manages to pass to side control! McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McCoy working away.#SUB2# McCoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berge has escaped the position, nice work there. Berge tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position. #T3# McCoy is staying tight to Berge's torso, preventing him from escaping. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Berge struggling a bit here. McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Berge wants to control but McCoy postures up.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Berge is not content to let McCoy control the position. Berge being controlled for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Berge is trying to get back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# McCoy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Berge tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy 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# McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McCoy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Berge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCoy. McCoy connects with the punch. McCoy tests Berge's chin there with a solid looking shot. McCoy leaves Berge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCoy! But no joy. Gillechriosd McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Berge on that attempt. Berge falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Berge needs to keep his hands up - McCoy had a free shot at his head there.#T1# McCoy drops Berge with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Berge! McCoy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy! Gillechriosd McCoy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. Tobias Berge spoke after the fight, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Jacquin feints and as Berge raises his hands in defense, Jacquin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Jacquin trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB# Berge has his foot on Jacquin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquin works his way back into a safe position though. Berge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Berge is looking for a triangle but Jacquin pushes his legs off easily.
Jacquin stands and throws Berge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Berge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Berge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Berge trying to hold on to Jacquin's head to control him but Jacquin postures up.
Berge wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Jacquin is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now. #SUB2# Jacquin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berge defends it well. Berge is staying active underneath Jacquin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jacquin tries to pass to full mount but Berge defends it. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Berge regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB# Berge throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacquin escapes and throws Berge's legs to the side, diving into side control! Berge is looking for a sweep. Berge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Berge tries to roll over but Jacquin keeps him under control. Jacquin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Berge wants to control but Jacquin is having none of it. Jacquin content just to control the position here. #T3# Berge is looking to improve his position but Jacquin isn't that keen on the idea. Berge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Berge regains half guard. Jacquin trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom. Jacquin trying to mount his opponent but Berge defends it. Jacquin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Berge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Jacquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Berge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jacquin trying to pass the guard but Berge defending well. Jacquin is trying to control the action in half guard but Berge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Jacquin sits in half guard. Berge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jacquin wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Berge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacquin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nice sprawl there from Jacquin as Berge shoots in.#TD2# Jacquin 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. Jacquin is pushing down on Berge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berge is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacquin has managed to sneak the leg through. Berge is controlling Jacquin's position as best he can from this difficult position. Jacquin is stalling here. Berge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jacquin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Berge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Jacquin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Berge 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.
Eric Jacquin has got the better of the ground game so far. Jacquin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacquin.#T1# Jacquin wants to sweep here but Berge controlling him for the moment. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jacquin holds on and takes a little breather. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacquin controls Berge momentarily but Berge frees himself. Jacquin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jacquin trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB# Berge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacquin is aware though and is defending well. Jacquin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jacquin trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB# Berge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jacquin passes into side control.
Berge can't do much from the bottom here. Jacquin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. I wouldn't like to be where Berge is right now. Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Berge can't do much from the bottom here. Berge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB# Berge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacquin sees it coming and defends easily. Jacquin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jacquin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though. Jacquin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Berge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Berge is stalling here. Jacquin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jacquin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4# Berge can't do much from the bottom here. Jacquin trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom. Jacquin works to advance to full mount. Berge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Berge working to try and regain half guard.
Jacquin looking to control but Berge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jacquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jacquin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berge swivels and escapes. Jacquin dives in for a single leg takedown but Berge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Berge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but Berge shows good takedown defense. Tobias Berge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin. Jacquin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berge swivels and escapes. Jacquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berge tries to avoid it but Jacquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berge to the ground. Berge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Berge closes the distance and clinches up with Jacquin, looking for a takedown. Berge pushes Jacquin against the cage but Jacquin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jacquin fails with a takedown attempt. Berge attempts a counter takedown but Jacquin avoids it well and moves away. Berge stuffs the takedown. Jacquin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berge's waist but Berge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacquin off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Berge closes the distance and clinches. Berge misses with the head strike.
Jacquin trying to stall but Berge improves his position.
Berge gets underhooks to prevent Jacquin's takedown attempt.
Berge tries to throw a body punch but Jacquin avoids it by throwing Berge back against the cage. #T1##TD# Berge pulls guard. Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Berge is keeping the position.#SUB# Berge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jacquin has picked Berge up and slammed him! Berge can't keep hold of the triangle and Jacquin manages to pass to side control! Jacquin is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Berge is trying to get back to half guard. Berge is working hard here to advance position. Jacquin trying to control the position but Berge is working away. Berge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacquin's best efforts. Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jacquin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Jacquin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berge sees it coming and defends easily. Jacquin uses his free foot to push down on Berge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berge. Jacquin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Berge because Jacquin loaded up on that one. Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Berge wants to control but Jacquin is having none of it.#T3# Jacquin blocks Berge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Jacquin looking to ground and pound but Berge is blocking nicely. Jacquin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jacquin wants to take his opponent's back but Berge doesn't allow it. Jacquin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berge is looking to escape. Berge is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Berge gets back to half guard. Berge is pressing down on Jacquin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4# Jacquin advances to half guard. #SUB2# Jacquin seems to be working for a kimura but Berge defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Berge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Jacquin works his way into side control. Berge manages to get back to half guard. Berge gets full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacquin defends well.#SUB# Berge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacquin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacquin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Berge. I think Jacquin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Eric Jacquin! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Eric Jacquin! Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Eric Jacquin!
Eric Jacquin wins by unanimous decision! In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1# Berge tries to work over Songsiskrat's front leg with a kick but Songsiskrat checks it. Songsiskrat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slapping leg kick lands for Songsiskrat.
Berge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Songsiskrat counters with a nice uppercut. Songsiskrat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berge on the side of the head. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Songsiskrat digs a good body shot into Berge's ribs. Berge wants to clinch. Songsiskrat with a nice calf kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Songsiskrat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berge in his tracks. Berge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Songsiskrat connects with a body shot that sends Berge's belly button to the back. Songsiskrat connects with a looping right hand.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Songsiskrat with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Berge tries for a takedown but Songsiskrat circles away easily and Songsiskrat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Songsiskrat digs a good hook to Berge's body.
Songsiskrat digs a good hook to Berge's body.
Songsiskrat misses with a double jab
#TD# so Berge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Songsiskrat can do anything to dispel that myth. Berge trying to control but Songsiskrat is working from the bottom. Berge preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Berge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Berge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB# Berge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Songsiskrat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Songsiskrat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Songsiskrat! #REVB# Berge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Songsiskrat wants to control but Berge is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berge struggling a bit here. Berge is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Berge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Songsiskrat's best efforts. Berge trying to hold on to Songsiskrat's head to control him but Songsiskrat postures up.
#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Songsiskrat is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Songsiskrat is just content to waste time from the top position. Berge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB# Songsiskrat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Songsiskrat has managed to get both his arms back between Berge's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Songsiskrat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Berge 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.#SUB# Berge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Songsiskrat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Berge wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Berge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Songsiskrat frees his head nicely. Oh but Berge has switched to an armbar! Songsiskrat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tobias Berge! In his post fight interview, Tobias Berge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Skritskrat Songsiskrat spoke after the fight, saying 'i didn't know i sucked fighting until now.'. |
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Event:
TR71: Island Finale?
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Einstein 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. Einstein with a nice head shot there. Einstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Berge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Einstein defends it easily. Einstein landing with the ground and pound. Einstein distracts Berge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Einstein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berge's guard. Einstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Berge is trying to get back to full guard. Einstein is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge is in trouble now - Einstein has advanced to mount! Berge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Berge is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1# Einstein tries to control but Berge wriggling away. Einstein avoids the attempt from Berge to control. Einstein landing strikes from the mount. Einstein controlling from mount. Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berge tries to hold on but Einstein pushes him away. Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Einstein looking to finish Berge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berge! Einstein working away from the top, dropping strikes. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Berge can't escape the position.
Einstein working Berge over with strikes here. Einstein trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2# Einstein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2# Einstein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berge shrugs it off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berge is bucking up trying to escape but Einstein cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Berge is rocked! Einstein drops a big elbow. That's hurt Berge! More shots from Einstein and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein! Albert Einstein retains his lightweight title! Albert Einstein thanked the fans post fight for their support. Tobias Berge spoke after the fight, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
TR67
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1# Berge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.#TD# Berge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berge showed some decent athleticism there. Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Frost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though. Berge wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Berge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Berge is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
#SUB# Berge seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Berge is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Berge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Berge seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Berge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Berge is very close to passing his half guard. Berge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3# Berge wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Frost still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Frost has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Frost working away. Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't. Frost working away. Berge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Berge is trying to improve his position.#T4# You can see the frustration on Berge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Berge tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Frost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berge has escaped the position, nice work there. Berge is trying to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL# Berge takes the fight into the clinch. Frost is trying to push Berge away but Berge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Berge misses with a punch on the inside.
Berge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?#TD# Berge pulls guard. Frost wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving. Berge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frost has passed into side control.
Berge is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge wants to control but Frost postures up. Berge is looking for a sweep. Berge can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Berge sneaks back into half guard. Berge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Frost passes to side control. #SUB2# Frost thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Berge trying to control but Frost flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! I really don't envy Berge right now.
#T2# Berge trying to control the hands but Frost breaks the grip. Berge's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Frost's hands.#SUB2# Frost looking for the choke from the back. Berge turns into Frost and is now in his guard.
Berge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Berge passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Berge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Frost is defending well. #SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Tobias Berge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Frost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Frost wants to improve his position but Berge is controlling well.
#SUB# Berge 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.
#SUB2# Frost actively working from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berge is looking to stall here but Frost recovers full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD# Berge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Berge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Frost is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it. #SUB# Berge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Berge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB# Berge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Frost is looking to reverse the position. Berge trying to control the position but Frost is working away. #SUB# Berge is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Frost looks calm but he's in trouble here. Berge gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Frost is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Berge lets go of the hold and Frost can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tobias Berge! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tobias Berge made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD# Berge decides to pull guard. #SUB# Berge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nikolaichev has his hands clasped together but Berge extends and breaks Nikolaichev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Berge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TR54: On the Berge of Light
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1# Berge tries to clinch but Einstein is having none of it. #CL2# Berge instigates a clinch. #TD# Einstein is trying to trip Berge. He has hold of a leg but Berge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Einstein persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berge keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass. #SUB2# Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2# Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Einstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Einstein wants to pass the guard but Berge is keeping the position.#T1# Einstein scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Berge looking for a guillotine here but Einstein defends easily.
#SUB2# Einstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einstein has managed to get both his arms back between Berge's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Berge is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein passes easily into side control. Nice work. Einstein scoring with punches and elbows. Einstein tries to move into full mount but can't pass Berge's legs. #T2# Berge takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Einstein tries to advance to mount but Berge denies him. Einstein advances nicely into full mount. #SUB# Einstein swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Berge is now in Einstein's guard. A big mistake from Einstein there, giving up the dominant position! Berge works a leg free and moves into half guard. Berge is trying to control. Einstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Einstein keeping control of the position. #SUB2# Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Einstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3# Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Einstein is pulling down on Berge's head to control his posture. Einstein tries to land a sweep but no joy. Berge tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Einstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Einstein lands a couple of decent looking shots. Einstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berge swivels though and keeps the full guard. Einstein wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving. #SUB2# Berge looking for subs off his back but Einstein has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4# Einstein throwing shots but Berge is blocking nicely. Einstein content to control rather than advance. Berge is looking to control Einstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berge avoid being mounted? Einstein wants to pass to mount but Berge is defending the position. #SUB2# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ground and pound from Einstein. Einstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round. That's time! Einstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Einstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Einstein attempts a counter takedown but Berge avoids it well and moves away.#TD# Einstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Einstein trying to control from half guard but Berge is working away. Berge trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but Berge defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Einstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1# Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berge wants to hold on but Einstein pushes him away. Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Einstein lands a couple of good shots and Berge has given up his back, trying to escape the position! I would not like to be Berge right now.
Berge just trying to survive but Einstein is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Einstein looking to break Berge's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Einstein will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Berge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Einstein scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Berge?
Berge tries to lock up and control but Einstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# Einstein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Einstein dominating with strikes here. Einstein cracks Berge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Einstein lands a nice shot to the head. Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Einstein unloading with bombs! Einstein working away from the top, dropping strikes. Einstein lands a heavy elbow. Einstein tries to control but Berge wriggling away. Einstein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Berge is rocked! Einstein cracks Berge with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein! Albert Einstein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
TR49: TBD
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Berge darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage. Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards. #TD# Berge jumps guard.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frost passes into half guard. #SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. Berge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Frost is looking to take a break and control but Berge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Frost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Berge trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Frost passes into side control, despite Berge's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2# Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Berge is defending well. Frost trying to control the position but Berge is working away. You can see the frustration on Berge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Berge prevents Frost from moving into mount. Berge can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Frost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Berge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Frost trying to control from half guard but Berge is working away. #T3##SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. Frost is keen to just control but Berge is a slippery customer. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Frost is keen to just control but Berge is a slippery customer. Berge wants to get back to full guard. Berge wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Berge clinches up against the cage.#T4##TD# Berge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frost uses from the top position. Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Frost working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Berge is looking to reverse the position. Berge can't do much from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Frost trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Berge will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Frost pushes Berge up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Frost pulls Berge into guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Frost is looking for a triangle but Berge pushes his legs off easily.
Frost working a defensive guard but Berge passes into half guard.
#SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura here.
Frost trying to control but Berge postures up.
#T1##SUB# Berge seems to be looking for submissions.
Frost won't allow Berge to pass to mount. Frost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berge is working away from the top position though.#SUB# Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Berge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frost is just riding it out for now. Berge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost regains full guard. Nicely done. Tobias Berge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berge is aware though and is defending well. Berge looking to pass the guard. Frost wants to sweep here but Berge controlling him for the moment. #T3# Berge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Frost keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully. Frost trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB# Berge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Frost looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Frost looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Frost! #REVB##SUB2# Frost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berge has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4# Berge tries to buck Frost off but Frost is having none of it. Frost trying to control the position but Berge is working away. #SUB2# Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Berge is trying to control Frost's posture but Frost avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Berge tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Frost clinches up against the cage. Berge jumps guard but Frost stands there with Berge around his waist. Berge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Frost has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berge uses from the top position. Berge is looking to pass into half guard but Frost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Frost is in guard.#REVB##SUB# Berge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost advances to half guard. Berge wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Frost passes to full mount! Berge wants to hold on but Frost pushes him away. Berge is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action. Berge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Frost wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Frost trying to control but Berge is having none of it. Frost might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2# Berge reaches up to try and control the position but Frost seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Berge rolls and tries to escape and now Frost has his back!
Berge trying to control the position but Frost manages to sink in the hooks. Berge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2# Frost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2# Berge fending off the submission attempt from Frost. #SUB2# Berge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Frost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3# Frost avoiding Berge 's attempts to control his hands. Frost controlling well, preventing Berge from escaping the position.
Berge wants to control his opponent's hands but Frost gets his hands free. #SUB2# Frost is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Berge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Berge just trying to survive but Frost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Berge is in bad spot here.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Berge manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frost's guard. Nice work there by Berge.
#SUB# Berge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frost manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Berge has Frost in his guard.#REVB# Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Berge working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Dennis Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Frost has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Frost! Dennis Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Tobias Berge was interviewed post fight and said 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
TR42: Light That Exotic Up
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1# Berge closes the distance but Lemons moves to the side and Lemons counters with a stiff right hand. Lemons keeps the fight on the outside. Berge tries to clinch but Lemons moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Lemons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lemons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berge tries to clinch but Lemons is having none of it. Berge closes the distance but Lemons moves to the side and Lemons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Berge pushes Lemons up against the cage in a clinch. Berge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemons to keep the fight standing. Lemons working some nice short punches in the clinch. Berge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lemons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berge.#T1##BC2# Lemons breaks the clinch.
Berge tries to clinch but Lemons moves out of range. Lemons is looking for the big counter here. Berge looks to clinch #KD2# and Lemons counters with a crisp right hand that drops Berge! Lemons lets Berge back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Berge is rocked! Lemons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lemons pounces like a tiger and cracks Berge with a vicious hook! Berge is down but not out! Lemons follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bradley Lemons! Bradley Lemons is the new lightweight champion! Our winner, Bradley Lemons, 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. Tobias Berge was interviewed post fight and said 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
TR32: They Wanna Be Us So Bad
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Berge gets a clinch. Berge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A short left from Aisland. Berge jumps guard but Aisland stands there with Berge around his waist. Berge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aisland. #BC2# Aisland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisland just misses with a punch to the body.
Berge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aisland manages to circle out of the way. Berge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aisland paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Aisland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Berge tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Berge is looking for a sweep. Aisland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Berge wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Aisland passes the guard and advances to mount! BOOM! Aisland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2# Aisland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Aisland has hold of Berge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aisland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berge is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2# Aisland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Berge manages to avoid the submission attempt. Aisland working away.#T2# The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2# Aisland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aisland's guard! Nice work there by Berge! Berge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much. Berge wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving. Aisland looking to control.
#SUB2# Aisland has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though. Berge wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position. Berge passes Aisland's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Berge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aisland sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB# Berge is trying to work for a kimura but Aisland is defending well.
#SUB# Berge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aisland sees it coming and defends easily. Aisland trying to control but Berge postures up.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aisland defends it well. Berge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Berge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've been informed that Aisland has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Aisland is pressing down on Berge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Berge trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom. Berge is really struggling to control Aisland but he's trying to hold on to the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aisland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Berge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Aisland controls Berge momentarily but Berge frees himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland dominated that round. That's time! Berge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Berge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aisland. As Aisland tries to get set, Berge tries to push him back and clinch up but Aisland manages to avoid the attempt. Berge tries to clinch but Aisland moves out of range. Berge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2# Aisland drives through with a takedown into Berge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Aisland has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Berge to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aisland is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Berge pulls down on the head and he's put Aisland to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge retains his lightweight title! Tobias Berge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TR23: Catch The Big Fisk
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1# Berge tries to clinch but Einstein moves out of range. #TD2# Einstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berge is trying to defend but Einstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Berge is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Einstein not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Einstein trying to control the action but Berge is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Einstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Einstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Einstein moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Berge. The referee asks Einstein politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Einstein prefers to stall for the moment though. Berge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Einstein. Einstein working away. Berge is trying to get back to half guard. Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Einstein looking to control but instead Berge has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2# Berge is trying to maintain the position but Einstein is very close to passing his half guard. Einstein slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Let's hope that Einstein has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Berge wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
Einstein is pressing down on Berge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berge is holding on for now. #T3##SUB# Berge looking for a kimura from the bottom but Einstein passes into side control! Berge is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it. Einstein moves into full mount! Einstein wants to control the pace but Berge is squirming around nicely. Einstein looking to control and managing it successfully. Einstein's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've been informed that Einstein has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Berge tries to lock up and control but Einstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Einstein breaks from Berge's wrist control and lands an elbow. Einstein working the ground and pound effectively.
Berge tries to hold on but Einstein pushes him away. Einstein has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berge's face.
Einstein wants to control the pace but Berge is squirming around nicely. Einstein looking to control and managing it successfully. Berge is looking to get to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Einstein controlling the pace for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2# Einstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berge napping and manages to drive through into side control! Einstein taking a breather here. Berge prevents Einstein from moving into mount. Berge tries to buck Einstein off but Einstein is having none of it. Berge struggling a bit here. Einstein trying to control the position but Berge is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Einstein winds up and cracks Berge with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Einstein throwing shots but Berge is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2# Einstein is looking for a kimura but Berge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Einstein to get the leverage. Einstein controlling the action here. Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Einstein stalling away here and it's allowed Berge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Berge trying to control the position.
Einstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Einstein wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving. Einstein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berge's guard. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Einstein controlling the action here. #SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Einstein is trying to control. Berge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Einstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Einstein sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Einstein shoots in and bounces Berge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Einstein preventing the sweep. #T3# Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard. Berge wants to sweep but no luck. Einstein passes easily into side control. Nice work. Einstein slows the pace down. Berge tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Berge tries to reverse the position but Einstein maintains control.#SUB2# Einstein working for a submission but Berge is keeping him at bay. #T4# Einstein cracks Berge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Einstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berge tries to hold on but Einstein pushes him away. Berge bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Berge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Einstein dives on top into guard.#REVB# Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far. Einstein stays in close to Berge's body and controls the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action!#R3# Einstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Einstein tries to keep at a distance but Berge has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Berge pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Berge is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
Einstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Berge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Einstein has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge tries to roll over but Einstein keeps him under control. Einstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Einstein controlling the action here. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. Einstein wants to pass to mount but Berge is defending the position. #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.#SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily. Einstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Berge wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy and won't allow it. Einstein controlling the action here. Berge moves into full guard.
#SUB# Einstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Einstein has managed to get both his arms back between Berge's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Berge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3# Einstein scoring with punches to the head and body. Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Einstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Berge has an active guard here but Einstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Einstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working. #T4# Einstein wants to pass to mount but Berge is defending the position. #SUB# Berge has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Einstein. Oh but Berge has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Einstein goes limp - he's gone! Berge jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge retains his lightweight title! An out of breath Tobias Berge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TR15: Wanna See A Dead Body?
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Berge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dancer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dancer swings for the body but Berge moves out of range.
Dancer scores with a shot to the body.
Berge defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand. Dancer misses with a left hand #CL2# and Berge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Berge. Berge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dancer walks away with a smile on his face. Berge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dancer lands a head shot. Berge tries to clinch up and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge wants to clinch and Dancer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Berge darts in trying to clinch and Dancer counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Berge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dancer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berge ducks under a wild hook from Dancer. Berge wants to counter with a clinch but Dancer pushes him away. Dancer circles away from the clinch attempt and Dancer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Berge moves into the clinch. Berge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dancer to keep the fight standing. Berge tries to pull guard but Dancer forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lesley Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Berge.#TD2# Berge successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Berge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dancer has his hands clasped together but Berge extends and breaks Dancer's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Berge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge is the new lightweight champion! Tobias Berge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TR12: Dropping Bodies
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1# Berge doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemons circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lemons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lemons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berge's head. Berge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lemons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL# Berge darts in and clinches Lemons up against the cage.#TD# Berge manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemons tries to free his leg and advance position but Berge is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lemons is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Berge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lemons is looking to defend but Berge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lemons! Berge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lemons taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge! After winning the bout, Tobias Berge 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:
TR06: Rolling 60s
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1# Nowak lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Berge drives through and clinches with Nowak against the cage.
#TD# Berge pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well.#SUB# Berge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nowak has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge is staying active underneath Nowak, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1# Berge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Berge trying to control but Nowak postures up.
Nowak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nowak wants to control but Berge is keeping him busy. Berge trying to control from the bottom.
Nowak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Berge is looking to control Nowak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berge avoid being mounted?#SUB# Berge looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berge has his hands clasped together around Nowak's back. He's all about the action.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nowak prevents Berge from improving his position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Berge wants to control but Nowak is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB# Berge looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Berge is refusing to be controlled, as Nowak sits in half guard. #SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowak pulls his head out easily. Berge moves into full guard.
#T3# Berge keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully. Nowak tries to stand but Berge is controlling from the bottom. Nowak trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Berge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Berge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nowak's efforts to push away. Berge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nowak walks away with a smile on his face. Berge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Berge clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Nowak jumps guard.
#T4# Berge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Berge tries to free his leg and advance position but Nowak is retaining full guard. Berge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Berge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nowak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Berge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Berge is trying to get an arm triangle but Nowak is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Berge dominated that round. That's time! Berge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Nowak moves into the clinch successfully.
Berge jumps guard but Nowak stands there with Berge around his waist. Berge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nowak has a couple of punches blocked by Berge.
Nowak wants to get back to striking at distance but Berge won't allow it.
Berge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Berge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nowak smiles and moves away.
#CL# Berge gets in close and instigates a clinch. Berge jumps guard but Nowak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Berge. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Berge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Berge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nowak is aware though and is defending well. Tobias Berge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Berge wants to control the position but Nowak says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB# Berge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nowak pulls his head out easily. #T1# Berge tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nowak has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Berge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Nowak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berge is looking to escape. Berge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berge tries to hold on but Nowak postures up. Berge is looking to improve his position but Nowak isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2# Nowak has hold of Berge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berge regains half guard. Berge trying to control here.
#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Berge is looking to control Nowak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berge avoid being mounted?#SUB# Berge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nowak is keen to just control but Berge is a slippery customer. Nowak prevents Berge from improving his position. Nowak wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Berge actively working from the bottom here. Berge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Nowak content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Berge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nowak passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nowak working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lech Nowak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Berge clinches up with Nowak and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Nowak breaks the clinch.
Tobias Berge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Berge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nowak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Nowak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nowak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much. Nowak wants to stand but Berge is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nowak is keeping the position for now. Nowak trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1##SUB# Berge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nowak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berge, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Berge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Berge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well. Nowak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB# Berge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nowak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Berge is tightening it up a little... Nowak has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nowak reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nowak taps out! Nice BJJ there by Berge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tobias Berge! Tobias Berge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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TR01: Feeling Rogueish
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamoto. Berge does a little dance to reset his feet. Berge wants to clinch.#CL2# Nakamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch on the inside from Nakamoto fails to land. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Berge pulls Nakamoto into guard.
Nakamoto 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. #SUB# Berge has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nakamoto should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Berge has tightened it up now! Nakamoto should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tobias Berge! A very excited looking Tobias Berge 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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