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Event:
kilo 14 ???
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bergman avoids the head kick by Barca.
Barca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bergman will feel that in the morning.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barca as he avoids it easily.
Barca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Barca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Bergman.
Barca misses with a head kick.
Barca throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bergman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergman.
Barca scores with a shot to the side of Bergman's head.
Bergman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barca prevents it.
#BC2#
Barca manages to break the clinch.
Barca misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barca 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barca, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman looks for a takedown but Barca sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bergman throws out the jab.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barca.#T1#
Bergman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Barca lands a big head kick that sends Bergman tumbling to the mat! Barca takes a step backwards and waves Bergman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bergman is rocked!
Bergman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Bergman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca misses the jab.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bergman at a distance.
Bergman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bergman closes the distance and clinches.
Bergman seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Barca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barca closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bergman! Barca dives in looking to finish! Bergman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
kilo 11 Barca V Nudd
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Bikram looks to land a right hand but Bergman moved out of range.
Bikram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bikram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Bergman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bikram!
Bergman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bikram works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though.
Bergman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bikram tries to get to full guard but Bergman has control of the leg.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikram's head.
Bikram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Bikram is trying to get back to full guard.
Bikram avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergman. #T1#
Bergman is nestled in close to Bikram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bergman is keen to just control but Bikram is a slippery customer.
Bikram manages to get to full guard.
Bikram has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
Bikram wants to stand and escape but Bergman is having none of it.
Bikram is controlling Bergman's posture.
Bikram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bikram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bikram wants to get back to his feet but Bergman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman preventing the sweep.
Bergman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bikram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman prevents Bikram from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bikram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bikram finds it's way through Bergman's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Bergman.
Bikram looks to land a combination. Bergman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bergman shoots for a takedown but Bikram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bikram throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Bergman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bergman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bikram looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergman is pressing down on Bikram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bikram is holding on for now.
Bergman stops Bikram from getting back to his feet.
Bikram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman. #SUB#
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bikram keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bergman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod.
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#
Bergman connects with a looping right hand.
Bikram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bikram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Bikram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bergman walks into a left hand.
Bergman has a takedown stuffed.
Bikram displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergman.
Bikram lands a front kick.
Bergman scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman has his takedown stuffed
and Bikram counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bikram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bikram.#TD#
Bergman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bergman.
Bikram is trying to stand.
Bikram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bikram has hold of Bergman's hands but Bergman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bikram is looking to control Bergman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bikram avoid being mounted?
Bergman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergman prevents Bikram from improving his position.
Bikram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bergman is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Bergman controlling the pace.
Bergman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bikram gets full guard.
Bikram trying to control the position here.
Bikram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bikram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bikram seems keen to control Bergman's posture.#ES2#
Bikram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Bergman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Bergman has clasped his hands together around Bikram's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Selfrid Bergman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bikram is not content to let Bergman control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bikram's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bergman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bikram!
Bikram can't escape the position.
Bergman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bikram wants to control but Bergman is having none of it.
Bikram is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bergman unloads with some shots from mount but Bikram bucks and avoids them well.
Bikram keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bergman punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman prevents Bikram from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Bergman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is having none of it.
Bergman punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman dominated that second round.
That's time! Bergman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bikram scores with a jab.#CL#
Bergman takes the fight into the clinch.
Bergman wants to take the fight to the mat but Bikram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Bikram on the inside.
Bergman blocking some punches.
Bikram lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Bergman.
Bikram tries to work over Bergman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bergman tries for a takedown but Bikram manages to get underhooks.
Bergman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Selfrid Bergman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bikram lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bikram lands with a right to the head.
Bikram misses with a punch to the body.
Bikram misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Bikram misses with some punches.
#TD#
Bergman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bikram regains guard immediately.
Bikram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bikram wants to sweep but no luck.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bikram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bikram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bergman is controlling him.
Bikram pulls Bergman in to control the position.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bikram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bikram is just out of range.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bikram on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bergman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bergman slips a straight right by Bikram.
Bergman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bikram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergman.
Bergman scores with a jab. Bikram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bikram lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bergman will feel that in the morning.
Bergman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bikram - just one landing.
Shanji Bikram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bikram lands a front kick.
Bikram misses with a low kick.
Bergman checks a low kick from Bikram.
Bikram takes a swing at Bergman's ribcage but misses.
Bikram swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bikram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bergman takes one on the button.
Bikram throws a wild body kick that Bergman sees coming a mile off.
Bergman connects with a looping right hand.
Bergman fails with the takedown.
Bikram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bergman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bikram steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bikram throws out a leg kick but Bergman moves out of range and Bikram only half commits.
Bergman throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Bikram cracks Bergman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bikram fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bergman checks it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bergman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bikram, which made it look bad.
Bikram is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bikram circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bikram misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bikram, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Bikram. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Bergman.
Bikram throws an overhand right that lands on Bergman's shoulder, as Bergman tries to avoid the shot.
Shanji Bikram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bikram looks to land a body kick but Bergman moved away.
Bergman feinted with a counter takedown.
Bikram tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bergman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bergman.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bikram has Bergman pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shanji Bikram.
I think Bergman 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!
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Event:
kilo 7???
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Barca keeps the fight on the outside.
Barca misses with a double jab.
Bergman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barca's hands.
Barca misses with a two punch combination.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Bergman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bergman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bergman misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Barca.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Barca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bergman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bergman backs away, Barca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bergman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergman. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergman.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergman lands a two punch combo.
Barca misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Barca moves forwards but Bergman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Bergman tries to keep at a distance but Barca has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Barca.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barca enables Bergman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barca manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bergman connects with a couple of short punches.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Barca wants to hit a switch here but Bergman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barca there!
Barca is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB2#
Bergman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bergman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bergman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bergman looking to finish Barca with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barca!
Bergman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barca?
Bergman punching from mount but Barca doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barca blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Bergman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Barca regains half guard.
Barca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but Barca is keeping the position.
Barca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barca is keeping the position for now.
Bergman is in close to Barca's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Bergman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman working some strikes from top position.
Bergman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barca trying to keep a closed guard but Bergman is proving a slippery customer.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bergman throws a strike but Barca rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Bergman.
Barca misses with a double jab.
Barca punishes Bergman's body with a nice straight punch.
Bergman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barca defends well and Bergman ends up having to push Barca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bergman has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bergman.
Bergman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca stuffs the takedown.
Bergman is looking to clinch but Barca is avoiding it.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barca throws a body punch but Bergman moves out of range.
Barca swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Barca avoids it easily.
Barca stuffs the takedown attempt from Bergman. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.#T1#
Bergman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca swinging wildly here.
Bergman ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
A combination from Barca does no damage.
Bergman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bergman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barca is not content to let Bergman control the position.
Selfrid Bergman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barca prevents Bergman from moving into mount.
Bergman is trying to ground and pound but Barca uses the momentary lack of control by Bergman to regain half guard.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Barca defends the submission attempt.
Barca wants to control but Bergman is keeping busy.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman drops an elbow to the side of Barca's head.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergman prevents Barca from improving his position.
Barca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bergman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Bergman is taking a breather. Barca 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.
Bergman trying to control the action but Barca is working from the bottom.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Barca dodges it nicely.
Barca wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barca trying to control but Bergman postures up.
Barca is trying to stand back up but Bergman is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bergman connects with a looping right hand.
Barca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barca wants it to stay on the feet.
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hannibal Barca is winning the standup battle so far.
Barca throws a low kick but Bergman moves out of range easily.
Bergman scores with a nice right hand.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Barca tries to bum rush Bergman with a series of wild strikes but Bergman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Bergman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Barca throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bergman swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Bergman. Those never looked like landing.
Bergman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bergman clobbers Barca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barca.
Bergman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca throws a series of punches but Bergman moves out of range.
Hannibal Barca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Bergman. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Bergman.
Barca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergman on the side of the head.
Bergman throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Barca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bergman.#CL2#
Bergman clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.
Bergman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca scores with a shoulder strike.
Bergman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barca trying to stall but Bergman improves his position.
Bergman misses with a punch on the inside.
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!#BC#
Barca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bergman tries to clinch up.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Bergman.#T1#
A good leg kick by Bergman.
Hannibal Barca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca lands with a hook. Bergman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bergman throws an off balance right hand
and Barca counters with a left and a right that stings Bergman.
Bergman checks a low kick from Barca.
Bergman goes for a double leg but Barca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barca continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bergman clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barca trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bergman has his foot on Barca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barca works his way back into a safe position though.
Barca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergman looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca throws the left hand but Bergman avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Barca swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergman manages to avoid it.
Bergman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bergman shoots in and drives through. Barca sprawls well.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman scores with the left hand. Barca knows he should have avoided that one.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergman manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Bergman there.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergman somewhat.
Nice shot by Bergman.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Barca sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Barca with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Bergman wants to clinch.
Bergman throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
It looked like Barca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bergman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barca to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bergman drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Barca has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bergman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bergman blocks an uppercut.
Barca is trying to push Bergman away but Bergman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barca is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannibal Barca.
I think Barca 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hannibal Barca!
An out of breath Hannibal Barca 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:
Kilo 2 Collins V Nascimento
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon swings for the body but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandon sprawls and moves away.
Brandon shoots in looking for a takedown but Bergman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bergman scores with a kick to the body.
Bergman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bergman wants it to stay on the feet.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.#TD2#
Brandon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brandon showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Bergman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandon.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman is looking to control Brandon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?#T1#
Bergman wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Bergman is concentrating on defense, preventing Brandon from advancing position.
Brandon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bergman's head.
Bergman is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bergman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bergman being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bergman's guard.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Bergman is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bergman!
Bergman regains half guard.
Brandon is looking to stall here but Bergman recovers full guard.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brandon won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Brandon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandon stays in close to Bergman's body and controls the position.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman 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#
Bergman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Brandon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bergman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bergman is stalling here. Brandon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergman keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon working the body and head with strikes.
Brandon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
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#
Bergman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergman sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bergman.
Brandon moves away from the strike by Bergman.
Brandon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergman avoids it really well and circles away.
Brandon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bergman pinned against the cage. Bergman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergman misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet.
Brandon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bergman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bergman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Bergman works over Brandon with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Brandon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Bergman preventing the sweep.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon trying to control the position.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman throws a strike but Brandon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bergman has his foot on Brandon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandon works his way back into a safe position though.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman pulls Brandon in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bergman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Brandon trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon throwing strikes from guard but Bergman blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brandon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bergman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bergman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brandon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bergman won't allow Brandon to pass to mount. #T1#
Brandon controlling the pace.
Brandon drops an elbow to the side of Bergman's head.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Brandon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Bergman is keeping the position.
Bergman 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Bergman is trying to control the position but Brandon postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandon.
Bergman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bergman scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandon should have avoided that one.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Brandon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergman.#CL#
Bergman moves into the clinch.
Bergman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandon is working for takedown but Bergman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brandon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Selfrid Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bergman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bergman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brandon.
Brandon jumps guard but Bergman stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Bergman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brandon gets full guard.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Bergman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bergman is working Brandon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bergman 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!
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Event:
Destiny 158: Jitsu vs. Iii
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bergman checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matiss cracks Bergman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bergman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matiss's head.
A solid body kick from Matiss.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergman checks a low kick from Matiss.#CL#
Matiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but Bergman blocks it.
#TD2#
Bergman successfully pulls guard.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Bergman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Bergman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matiss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bergman controlling Matiss's posture.
Bergman keeping full guard, as Matiss tries to pass.
Matiss showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Matiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matiss tries to counter by clinching up but Bergman breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bergman with a hook.
Bergman fails with a takedown attempt.
Matiss misses with an uppercut.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matiss sprawls well. Matiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergman gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Matiss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Matiss misses with a body shot.
Bergman lands with a straight right. Matiss didn't see that one coming.
Bergman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matiss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bergman checks a leg kick.
Mario Matiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman lands a jab to Matiss's midsection.
Matiss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Bergman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bergman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matiss.
Matiss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergman throws a looping overhand right but Matiss ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Matiss lands a jab to the head.
Matiss slips a jab and a cross from Bergman.
Matiss checks a low kick from Bergman.
Bergman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matiss.
Matiss throws a low kick but Bergman moves out of range easily.
Matiss misses with a wild body shot.
Bergman tries to clinch but Matiss moves out of range. #CL#
Bergman tries to keep at a distance but Matiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Matiss. #T4#
Matiss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matiss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Bergman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Matiss does it's job there.
Matiss tries a low kick but Bergman avoids it.
Matiss moves in looking to clinch but Bergman pushes him off.
Matiss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Matiss throws a lazy right hand but Bergman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
Bergman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matiss scores with a push kick.
Matiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bergman.
Matiss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matiss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up with Matiss, looking for a takedown. Bergman pushes Matiss against the cage but Matiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matiss fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bergman just manages to avoid it.
Bergman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Matiss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bergman shoots in for a double leg but Matiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
Bergman scores with a shot to the body.
Bergman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matiss circles away quickly and effectively.
Bergman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bergman.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown but Matiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bergman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiss misses with a leg kick.
Matiss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Matiss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bergman is out of range and Matiss settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matiss.
Bergman moves in looking to clinch but Matiss pushes him off.#TD2#
Bergman scores with a takedown into Matiss's guard.#T1#
Matiss trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matiss working a defensive guard here.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matiss's head.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss controlling the position.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matiss is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Matiss has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
Bergman working some strikes from top position.
Bergman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman keeps trying to improve his position.
Matiss wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
Bergman is keen to just control but Matiss is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bergman throwing shots but Matiss is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Matiss defends the submission attempt.
Matiss gets back to full guard.
Matiss looking for a sweep. Not yet Matiss, not yet.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing.
Matiss 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.
Matiss is trying to keep Bergman in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matiss throws a chopping leg kick but Bergman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bergman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matiss lands a leg kick that knocks Bergman off balance momentarily.
Bergman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergman swings for the body but Matiss moves out of range.
Matiss fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bergman looks to throw the jab but Matiss is out of range.
Matiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bergman with the counter takedown but Matiss avoids it easily.
Bergman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matiss was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergman.
Bergman misses with a right hand
and Matiss counters with a nice body kick.
Bergman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matiss moves away.
Matiss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergman. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matiss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matiss.
Bergman misses the jab.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matiss but Matiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Selfrid Bergman's cut.
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#
Bergman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matiss.
Bergman moves away from the strike by Matiss.
Matiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matiss scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Matiss clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Matiss.
Matiss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Matiss after a bit of a struggle.
Matiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matiss gets through Bergman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Matiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mario Matiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiss looking to throw knees to the head but Bergman is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Bergman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Matiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matiss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman fails to pull guard.
Matiss missing with knees to the body.
Matiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss throws a punch but it's blocked by Bergman.
Bergman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matiss crunches a lovely knee into Bergman's ribcage.
Matiss lands a good knee to the midsection. Bergman won't want to take too many of those.
Bergman tries to pull guard but Matiss holds him up against the cage and eventually Bergman drops back down to his feet.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Matiss working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matiss just leaning against Bergman, taking a breather.
Matiss lands a nice uppercut.
Matiss stalling in the clinch but Bergman improves position.
Matiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bergman avoiding damage as Matiss throws knees to the body.
A short right from Matiss.
Matiss working Bergman over with knees to the body.
Bergman jumps guard but Matiss stands there with Bergman around his waist. Bergman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matiss is working Bergman over against the cage.
Matiss lands a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Selfrid Bergman's cut even more.
Matiss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Matiss on the inside. #T3#
Matiss landing knees to the body.
Bergman takes a shot to the head.
Mario Matiss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matiss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matiss is stalling here.
Bergman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matiss scores with a hook to the body.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but Matiss has him pressed against the cage.
Matiss pushes Bergman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matiss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Matiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergman is working for takedown but Matiss is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Bergman is rocked!
Matiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Bergman backwards.
Bergman is still on wobbly legs! Can Matiss finish him?#T4#
Matiss lands a big knee! That's hurt Bergman! Oh, he's all over the place! Matiss lands another knee that sends Bergman to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Matiss!
Mario Matiss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Destiny 154: Nah vs. Britton
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Bergman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddick throws a head kick but Bergman moves out of range.
Bergman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Bergman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riddick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riddick tries to roll over but Bergman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Riddick defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Riddick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Bergman trying to control but Riddick is working from the bottom.
Riddick is trying to keep Bergman in close.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bergman stands and throws Riddick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bergman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bergman working the head with strikes.
Bergman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Bergman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Bergman landing strikes.
Riddick tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Bergman landing a few strikes.
Bergman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riddick is not content to let Bergman control the position.
Riddick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bergman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bergman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bergman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Riddick dodges the ground and pound from Bergman.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bergman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bergman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riddick defending against the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Bergman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bergman cracks Riddick with a big right hand but Riddick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bergman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riddick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bergman is controlling him well.
An elbow from Bergman crashes against the mat.
Bergman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riddick trying to remain calm as Bergman controls from the top position.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddick keeps working.
Riddick is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bergman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Riddick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Riddick tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Bergman looks up at the clock and then as Riddick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bergman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riddick is trying to buck Bergman off.
Bergman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riddick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bergman connects with a decent elbow.
Bergman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Riddick is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Riddick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bergman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2#
Bergman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riddick is trying to stand.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddick defending well though.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddick's head.
Bergman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Riddick dodges it nicely.
Bergman working Riddick over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bergman is stalling here. Riddick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bergman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riddick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riddick looks up at the clock and then as Bergman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riddick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Riddick working away.
Riddick scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Riddick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bergman to see if he's OK.
Riddick grinds an elbow into Bergman's temple.
Bergman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riddick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bergman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman managing to control the position.
Riddick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bergman is keeping the position for now.
Riddick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Riddick preventing the sweep.
Riddick wants to stand but Bergman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riddick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bergman circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Bergman.
Bergman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Riddick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bergman on the side of the head.
Riddick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riddick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riddick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bergman throws a leg kick but Riddick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Richard B Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergman misses with a hook.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Riddick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Riddick thumps Bergman with a low kick.
Riddick looks to land a left hand but Bergman moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Riddick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
Riddick trying to land knees to the body.
Bergman has Riddick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riddick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bergman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riddick to keep the fight standing.
Richard B Riddick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Riddick scores a nice knee to the body.
Bergman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bergman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Bergman breaks the clinch.
Riddick throws a hook to the side of Bergman's head but Bergman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard B Riddick will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bergman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riddick. That one must have hurt.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riddick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddick works over Bergman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Selfrid Bergman has been cut.
Riddick connects with a looping right hand.
Riddick with a nice cross.
No joy there for Bergman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richard B Riddick is winning the standup battle so far.
Bergman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riddick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bergman slips under a jab.
Riddick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bergman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bergman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddick.
Bergman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Riddick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergman shoots in but Riddick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergman.#T1#
Riddick throws the kick towards the body but Bergman avoids it.#CL2#
Bergman moves into the clinch successfully.
Riddick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bergman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bergman is defending well for now.
Riddick lands a body punch.
Riddick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Riddick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riddick missing with knees to the body.
Riddick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Bergman has Riddick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bergman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Riddick tumbling to the mat - Bergman dives into Riddick's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bergman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riddick looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddick, not yet.
Bergman passes Riddick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bergman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riddick is not content to let Bergman control the position.
Riddick is looking to escape.
Riddick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Bergman trying to control the action but Riddick is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bergman working the head and body with strikes.
Bergman working Riddick over with strikes.
Riddick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergman.
Riddick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bergman passes to full mount!
Riddick is trying to escape the mount.
Bergman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riddick is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Bergman working for a guillotine from mount but Riddick is in no mood to give up.
Bergman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Riddick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riddick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bergman lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Riddick is rocked!
Bergman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Riddick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Riddick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!
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Event:
Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Bergman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Bikram.#TD2#
Bergman drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Bikram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Bikram decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bikram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergman.
Bergman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bikram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bikram staying out of range there.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with an uppercut. Bikram saw that one coming.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman throws a right and a left that Bikram avoids nicely.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Bergman tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bergman forces Bikram back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Bergman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bikram wants to stand and escape but instead Bergman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bikram keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bikram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bergman.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Bergman with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bikram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bergman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bikram's head.
Bergman trying to control but Bikram is working from the bottom.
Bergman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bergman is looking to work some ground and pound but Bikram has wrist control.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Bikram blocks nicely. #T3#
Bikram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bergman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Bergman misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bergman wants to clinch up but Bikram keeps it at a distance.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Bergman lands a really nice looking cross but Bikram seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bergman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bikram swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bikram enables Bergman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bikram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bergman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bergman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Bikram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bergman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bikram checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfrid Bergman dominated that 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.
#R2#
Bergman misses with a hook.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bikram as he jumps to the side.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Bergman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bergman showed some decent athleticism there.
Bergman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bikram's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but Bikram is working away.
Bergman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Bikram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bergman thows a huge punch but Bikram dodges it nicely.
Bergman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bergman is pressing down on Bikram's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bikram is holding on for now.
Bergman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bergman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bikram has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bikram tries to kick Bergman off but Bergman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bergman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Bergman wants to take a breather but Bikram is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman working Bikram over with strikes.
Bergman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bergman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bikram defending well though. #ES#
Bikram makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bikram manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bergman misses with a wild body shot.
Bikram feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergman takes a swing at Bikram's ribcage but misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Selfrid Bergman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bergman closes the distance and pushes Bikram back into the cage.
Bikram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bergman.
#T3#
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bergman is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Bergman gets control of Bikram's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bergman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman 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.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bikram won't allow Bergman to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) inform us that Bergman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bergman is trying to keep Bikram in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bergman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Selfrid Bergman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bikram.
Shanji Bikram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bikram takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bergman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a shot from downtown. Bikram moves away and avoids it.
Bikram attempts a counter takedown but Bergman avoids it well and moves away.
Bergman throws a lazy right hand but Bikram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bergman throws a hook to the side of Bikram's head but Bikram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergman lands with a nice combination. Bikram backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bikram drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bergman sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Bergman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bergman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bikram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bikram wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD2#
Bergman has hold of one of Bikram's legs. Bikram is fighting the takedown attempt but Bergman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bergman postures up in Bikram's guard and throws a big left but Bikram blocks it.
Selfrid Bergman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bergman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bikram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bikram wants to stand but Bergman is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bergman throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2##TD2#
Bikram tries to sprawl but Bergman drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bikram has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bergman is on him like a limpet, forcing Bikram back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bergman is trying to drag Bikram to the mat but Bikram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shanji Bikram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selfrid Bergman.
Bikram prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Bergman jumps guard.
#T3##SU#
Bergman is working an open guard so Bikram takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bergman dives in and grabs Bikram's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bikram pushes down on Bergman's head and hops out.
Bikram changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bergman misses with the combination.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bikram blocks the low kick.
Bergman wants to clinch#TD#
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Bergman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bikram is on him like a limpet, forcing Bergman back against the cage.
Bikram has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bergman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Bergman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bikram is defending well.
Bikram gets underhooks to prevent Bergman's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Bergman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman shoots in and drives through. Bikram sprawls well.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bergman throws a wild body kick that Bikram sees coming a mile off.
Bikram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bergman misses with a takedown attempt - Bikram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bikram appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergman throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Bikram counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Bergman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanji Bikram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bikram takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selfrid Bergman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bergman 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfrid Bergman!
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Event:
Destiny 147: Swagger vs Manley
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergman manages to avoid it.#TD#
Rivera gets caught napping as Bergman dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergman landing some decent shots from guard.
Bergman throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Bergman being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bergman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivera looking to control.
#T1#
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bergman content to stall in guard here.
Bergman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bergman connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman is stalling in the full guard.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergman trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Bergman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Bergman postures up.
Bergman throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bergman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivera looking to control.
Bergman being controlled here momentarily.
Bergman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bergman is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bergman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bergman stops Rivera from standing up.
Bergman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bergman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bergman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bergman lands a nice forearm strike.
Bergman in side control, throwing shots but Rivera defends.
Bergman scoring with punches from side control.
Rivera parries the strikes from Bergman easily there. Bergman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivera to escape.
#T4#
Bergman moves into full mount!
Bergman breaks from Rivera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bergman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bergman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bergman with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bergman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Rivera is rocked!
Bergman with shots to the head and body - Rivera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rivera is still in real trouble! Can Bergman finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Bergman! Rivera is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Selfrid Bergman!
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