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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Berzerker (ranked 2813 p4p, 303 weight class) and Danny Donegal (ranked 7748 p4p, 502 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bastian Berzerker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Donegal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzerker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donegal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzerker throws a one two combo.
Donegal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Berzerker quickly recovers to half guard.
Berzerker wants to control but Donegal is keeping busy.
Berzerker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berzerker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donegal slows the pace down in half guard.
Berzerker looking for submissions off his back.
Donegal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzerker wants to improve his position but Donegal is controlling well.
Berzerker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Donegal pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berzerker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzerker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Berzerker wants to control from the top but Donegal keeps moving.
Donegal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berzerker defends well.
Donegal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donegal wants to control the position but Berzerker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donegal trying to control here.
Donegal is in trouble now - Berzerker has advanced to mount!
Berzerker throws a strike there. Donegal manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Berzerker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donegal tries to get to full guard but Berzerker has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donegal is pressing down on Berzerker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donegal is looking to sweep but instead, Berzerker has passed into half guard.
Berzerker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donegal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzerker.
Berzerker uses his free foot to push down on Donegal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donegal.
Berzerker prevents Donegal from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donegal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berzerker looking for a guillotine from mount but Donegal is having none of it.
Donegal controls the position.
Donegal wants to hold on but Berzerker pushes him away.
Berzerker trying to control but Donegal is having none of it.
Berzerker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzerker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berzerker moves into the clinch.
Berzerker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Donegal lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berzerker is on top in guard.
Berzerker wants to pass the guard but Donegal is keeping the position.
Berzerker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donegal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Donegal is trying to hold Berzerker in close to prevent damage but Berzerker has managed to pass into half guard.
Berzerker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donegal can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donegal is looking for a sweep. Berzerker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berzerker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donegal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berzerker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donegal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzerker.
Berzerker is looking for a kimura but Donegal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzerker to get the leverage.
Berzerker is looking for a kimura but Donegal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzerker to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berzerker trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom.
Donegal is pressing down on Berzerker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzerker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donegal working a defensive guard here.
Donegal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berzerker manages to get himself to full guard.
Berzerker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berzerker is looking for a triangle but Donegal pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donegal trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzerker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastian Berzerker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzerker is looking for a triangle but Donegal pushes his legs off easily.
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Berzerker is keeping the position.
Berzerker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donegal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donegal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berzerker looking for a guillotine here but Donegal defends easily.
Berzerker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donegal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
Donegal controlling from the top position.
Donegal trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzerker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzerker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donegal defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donegal tries to keep at a distance but Berzerker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donegal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Berzerker looking for submissions off his back.
Berzerker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berzerker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donegal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker is pressing down on Donegal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzerker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzerker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
Donegal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donegal wants to control from the top but Berzerker keeps moving.
Berzerker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donegal tries to free his leg and advance position but Berzerker is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berzerker moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donegal jumps guard.
Berzerker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donegal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzerker has managed to get both his arms back between Donegal's legs - danger averted.
Donegal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzerker is aware though and is defending well.
Donegal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berzerker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berzerker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Donegal down.
Donegal is trying to escape the position but Berzerker is controlling the position.
Berzerker wants to control but Donegal is keeping him busy.
Donegal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berzerker's best efforts.
Donegal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donegal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Berzerker prevents Donegal from improving his position.
Berzerker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donegal is just riding it out for now. Berzerker eventually gives up the hold.
Berzerker trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Berzerker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donegal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donegal punching from the bottom.
Berzerker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donegal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bastian Berzerker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzerker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donegal tries to roll over but Berzerker keeps him under control.
Berzerker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donegal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Bastian Berzerker.
Well Berzerker 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Berzerker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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