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Event:
CFC 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Berzebal tries to clinch
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berzebal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berzebal connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Berzebal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal misses with a double jab.
Berzebal wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Tatum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berzebal to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Tatum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berzebal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berzebal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berzebal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berzebal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berzebal preventing the sweep.
Tatum has a closed guard, preventing Berzebal from standing up.
Our spies down at at Chikara MMA Gym inform us that Tatum has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Berzebal forces his way into half guard.
Berzebal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tatum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tatum is looking to improve his position.
Berzebal is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tatum manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Berzebal won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
Berzebal wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tatum working for a triangle but Berzebal defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berzebal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berzebal wants to stand but Tatum is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berzebal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berzebal won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tatum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzebal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berzebal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berzebal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berzebal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berzebal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berzebal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tatum looking for subs off his back but Berzebal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tatum is looking for a sweep. Berzebal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scoot Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Berzebal tries for a takedown but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatum scores with a punch to the head.
Tatum lands with a cross.
Berzebal tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
Tatum scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Berzebal scores with a takedown into Tatum's guard.#SUB2#
Tatum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Berzebal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tatum.
Berzebal slows the pace down.
Berzebal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Tatum is trying to control Berzebal's posture but Berzebal avoids it.
Berzebal takes a little break here. Tatum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tatum is looking for a sweep.
Tatum is still trying to improve position.
Tatum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berzebal in particular looking to stall.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tatum looking for submissions off his back.
Tatum tries to get to full guard but Berzebal has control of the leg.
Tatum keeps trying to improve his position.
Berzebal thows a huge punch but Tatum dodges it nicely.
Tatum is pressing down on Berzebal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzebal lands a couple of digs.
Berzebal landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Tatum has his feet on Berzebal's thighs here. He's pushed Berzebal off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Berzebal screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scoot Tatum!
A victorious Scoot Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 561
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berzebal.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Berzebal checks it.
Rizzo sizes up Berzebal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rizzo throws a chopping leg kick but Berzebal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Berzebal gets a double leg takedown into Rizzo's guard.
Berzebal advances to half guard.
Berzebal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Berzebal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rizzo for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is looking to control Berzebal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rizzo avoid being mounted?
Berzebal tries to pass to full mount but Rizzo defends it. #T1#
Rizzo trying to control but Berzebal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzebal is trying to control. Rizzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rizzo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rizzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berzebal pulls his head out easily.
Rizzo trying to hold on to Berzebal's head to control him but Berzebal postures up.
Rizzo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Berzebal is staying active.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berzebal tries to clinch but Rizzo is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzo scores with a hook.#CL2#
Rizzo pushes Berzebal up against the cage in a clinch.
Berzebal is trying to pull guard but Rizzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berzebal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rizzo to keep the fight standing.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berzebal is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks.
Berzebal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rizzo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makana Berzebal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berzebal.
Berzebal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Berzebal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rizzo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rizzo.
Berzebal tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Berzebal gets control of Rizzo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berzebal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berzebal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berzebal is breathing heavily.
Berzebal keeping full guard, as Rizzo tries to pass. #T3#
Berzebal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rizzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rizzo looking to pass the guard.
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rizzo trying to control but Berzebal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick.
Berzebal walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Rizzo. No joy for Berzebal on that attempt.
Rizzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Berzebal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo is looking to slow Berzebal down with leg kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzebal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rizzo tries to avoid it but Berzebal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rizzo to the ground. Rizzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rizzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rizzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berzebal under the eye.
Rizzo tries to clinch up but Berzebal circles away and keeps his distance.
Rizzo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Rizzo.
Berzebal darts in looking for a takedown but Rizzo gets double underhooks and turns Berzebal into the cage.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berzebal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rizzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rizzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Berzebal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rizzo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Berzebal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berzebal is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzo has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Rizzo.
Rizzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rizzo lands an elbow just above Berzebal 's eye.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow.
Rizzo presses Berzebal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rizzo lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rizzo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rizzo. #CUT2#Makana Berzebal's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Berzebal shrugs off.
Rizzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Rizzo.
Rizzo lands an elbow inside that Berzebal shrugs off. #CUT2#Makana Berzebal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rizzo lands an elbow that stopped Berzebal in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Makana Berzebal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Rizzo!
After winning the bout, Frank Rizzo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Hale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Berzebal.
Berzebal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hale.
Hale throws out a leg kick but Berzebal moves out of range and Hale only half commits.
Berzebal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Hale. No joy for Berzebal on that attempt.
Berzebal moves out of range of the body kick.
Berzebal with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale works the jab nicely.
Berzebal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Hale.#TD2#
Berzebal feints and as Hale raises his hands in defense, Berzebal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Berzebal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Berzebal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berzebal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berzebal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hale pulls Berzebal in close to his closed guard and prevents Berzebal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Hale wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Hale looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Berzebal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Berzebal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzebal controlling from the top position.
Berzebal throws a big elbow that misses.
Berzebal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hale throws a looping overhand right but Berzebal ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donk. Hale catches Berzebal right on the button with a cross.
Hale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berzebal fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Hale drops Berzebal with a beautiful combination! Berzebal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hale is looking for the KO!#ROC#Berzebal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal backs away from a small jab... but Hale lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Berzebal crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hale with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). George Hale!
An out of breath George Hale 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:
CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Fred waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berzebal.#TD2#
Berzebal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fred sprawls well initially but Berzebal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fred tries to hold on but Berzebal pushes him away.
Berzebal is landing with some decent strikes but Fred is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Berzebal controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred working to try and regain half guard.
Fred is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Berzebal controlling his opponent.
Fred is trying to escape the mount.
Fred tries to hold on but Berzebal pushes him away.
Berzebal raining down shots from the mount!
Berzebal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fred hang on?
Fred tries to hold on but Berzebal postures up.#T2#
Fred can't escape the position.
Berzebal unloading with bombs!
Fred is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Berzebal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fred has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fred!
We've been hearing that Fred has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fred wants to pass the guard but Berzebal is keeping the position.
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Berzebal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fred sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fred is pushing down on Berzebal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berzebal is fighting to maintain full guard but Fred has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Fred is looking to take a break and control but Berzebal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fred works his way into full mount!
Berzebal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Berzebal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Fred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berzebal is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Fred is working for a guillotine from mount but Berzebal frees his head quite easily.
Fred trying to control but Berzebal is having none of it.
Berzebal gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fred tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berzebal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Berzebal is looking for a sweep. Fred is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fred doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Berzebal counters by moving into the clinch.
Berzebal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fred is keeping busy.#BC2#
Berzebal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Berzebal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fred's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berzebal tries to get to his feet but Fred is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Berzebal in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fred is proving hard to escape from.
Berzebal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fred wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Berzebal is now in half guard. #T1#
Fred is trying to get back to full guard.
Fred trying to control from the bottom.
Berzebal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fred knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berzebal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fred tries to roll over but Berzebal keeps him under control.
Makana Berzebal has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berzebal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berzebal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Berzebal prevents Fred from getting the reversal.
Berzebal with the ground and pound from mount.
Berzebal content just to control the position here.
Berzebal avoids the attempt from Fred to control.#T3#
Berzebal prevents Fred from getting the reversal.
Berzebal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fred is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berzebal wants to control the pace but Fred is squirming around nicely.
Fred is working to get back to half guard.
Berzebal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fred is looking to escape. #T4#
Fred is looking to improve his position but Berzebal isn't that keen on the idea.
Fred sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fred looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fred moves in looking to clinch but Berzebal pushes him off.
Fred throws a front kick aimed at Berzebal's knee but Berzebal avoids it well.
Fred misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Berzebal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berzebal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berzebal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal postures up.
#T1#
Berzebal wants to stand but Fred is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berzebal landing with the ground and pound.
Berzebal wants to control from the top but Fred keeps moving.
Fred wants to control the position but Berzebal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Berzebal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fred has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berzebal is working away from the top position though.
Freaky Fred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berzebal prevents Fred from improving his position.
Berzebal is keen to just control but Fred is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fred trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fred taking shots to the head. #T3#
Fred is squirming around, avoiding Berzebal's attempts to control the action.
Fred manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berzebal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fred wants to sweep but Berzebal has passed to side control!
Fred is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berzebal is looking to take a break and control but Fred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fred manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berzebal tries to get to full guard but Fred has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fred is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berzebal is just riding it out for now. Fred eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makana Berzebal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Berzebal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Berzebal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lekobe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SU#
Berzebal decides to stand back up. Berzebal steps back and let's Lekobe get back to his feet.#TD#
Berzebal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berzebal is working Lekobe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berzebal postures up and lands a big shot to Lekobe's brow.
Berzebal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lekobe on the ground.
Berzebal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzebal is stalling in the full guard.
Berzebal wanted to stand there but Lekobe had control of the position. #T1#
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lekobe wants to stand but Berzebal is controlling the position.
Berzebal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lekobe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Berzebal is staying tight to Lekobe's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berzebal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzebal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Berzebal lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Lekobe is rocked!
Berzebal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lekobe to see if he's OK.
Lekobe is still in real trouble! Can Berzebal finish him?
Berzebal tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Berzebal slows the pace down. #T3#
Berzebal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berzebal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Berzebal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Berzebal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lekobe seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berzebal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Berzebal.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Berzebal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lekobe's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal forces his way into half guard.
Berzebal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Berzebal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lekobe on his heels. He'll look to pass Lekobe's guard now, I'm sure.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling from the bottom.
Berzebal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berzebal is working Lekobe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lekobe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lekobe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Berzebal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berzebal lands in his opponent's guard.
Lekobe has a closed guard, preventing Berzebal from standing up.
Berzebal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Further stalling from Berzebal.
Lekobe can't keep his opponent in guard - Berzebal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berzebal trying to control the pace. #T3#
Berzebal drops an elbow to the side of Lekobe's head.
Berzebal controlling the action here.
Berzebal seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Berzebal dives in and scores a takedown into Lekobe's guard.
Lekobe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Berzebal manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Berzebal content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Berzebal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lekobe can do to turn this around?
Lekobe has hold of Berzebal's hands but Berzebal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berzebal with shots to the head and body - Lekobe looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Berzebal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lekobe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berzebal controlling the position from side mount.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling his head. #SUB#
Berzebal has hold of Lekobe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lekobe seems comfortable defending it but Berzebal has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lekobe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lekobe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Berzebal couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Berzebal wants to clinch but Yamasaki slips to the side
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berzebal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Yamasaki.
Berzebal has his takedown stuffed
and Yamasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berzebal tries to clinch up
and Yamasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Yamasaki moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Yamasaki!
Mario Yamasaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Gordy wants to clinch up but Berzebal keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Berzebal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gordy quickly recovers to half guard.
Gordy is looking to improve his position.
Berzebal lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Gordy with the active half guard here but Berzebal passes nicely into side control.
Gordy struggling a bit here.
Berzebal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordy keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal tries to stand but Gordy is controlling his head. #T1#
Gordy regains half guard.
Gordy gets full guard.#SUB#
Gordy looking for a guillotine here but Berzebal defends easily.
Berzebal controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gordy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Berzebal is defending well. Gordy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Berzebal has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gordy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrence Gordy!
Terrence Gordy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Berzebal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Berzebal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berzebal throws a strike but Wagner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wagner slips nicely into half guard.
Berzebal is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Berzebal wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Wagner has control of Berzebal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Berzebal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Wagner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Wagner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Berzebal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Berzebal and Wagner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Berzebal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berzebal prevents Wagner from improving position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Wagner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berzebal has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Berzebal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner advances to full mount. #SUB#
Wagner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berzebal has worked his arm free - good work by Berzebal!
Berzebal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wagner.
Wagner tries to move to mount but Berzebal blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Berzebal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Berzebal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berzebal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Wagner has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Berzebal is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wagner yanks on the arm and Berzebal is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wagner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Wagner!
Alonzo Wagner very nearly forgot to thank Big Dog Gains 160Q $49 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC 517
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Berzebal rushes Murayama and presses him up against the cage.
Berzebal trying to control the position but instead, Murayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzebal into the cage.#TD#
Berzebal decides to pull guard.
Berzebal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzebal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murayama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaer Morhen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murayama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Berzebal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berzebal wants to stand but Murayama is controlling the position. #T1#
Berzebal looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzebal, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berzebal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murayama is looking to score with low kicks.
Berzebal shoots in for a double leg but Murayama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murayama throws a counter combo.
Murayama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berzebal tries to counter by clinching up but Murayama breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Berzebal gets a clinch.
Murayama is trying to break the clinch but Berzebal has him pressed against the cage.
Murayama is leaning against Berzebal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murayama can't break the clinch.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murayama.
Murayama lands a shot to the body.
Berzebal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murayama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Murayama manages to break the clinch.
Murayama jabs Berzebal right on the nose. Berzebal blinks but takes it well.
Murayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berzebal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murayama works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzebal slips under a jab.
Berzebal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzebal lands with a straight right. Murayama didn't see that one coming.
Murayama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Berzebal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Murayama breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Murayama misses #TD#
and Berzebal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berzebal.
Berzebal is breathing heavily.
Berzebal prevents Murayama from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Berzebal is looking to work some ground and pound but Murayama has wrist control.
Murayama wants to stand but Berzebal is controlling the position.
Murayama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzebal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murayama trying to control the position.
Murayama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murayama wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murayama throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Berzebal moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berzebal throws a leg kick but Murayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murayama misses with a combination
#TD#
and Berzebal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murayama won't be happy with that. #T4#
Berzebal taking a breather here.
Murayama is trying to buck Berzebal off.
Berzebal is looking to take a break and control but Murayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berzebal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berzebal wants to control but Murayama is keeping him busy.
Murayama is trying to control Berzebal's posture but Berzebal avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Makana Berzebal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal'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#
Murayama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berzebal.
Murayama moves out of range of the body kick from Berzebal.
Berzebal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murayama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murayama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murayama lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Berzebal closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Berzebal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murayama.
A bit of stalling here from Murayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama avoiding damage as Berzebal throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Berzebal breaks from the clinch.
Berzebal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berzebal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Murayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berzebal throws a big counter combination but Murayama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murayama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berzebal is out of range and Murayama settles back down.
Berzebal avoids a kick to the body.
Berzebal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Murayama does no damage.
Berzebal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murayama jabs at Berzebal's body.
Makana Berzebal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murayama just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Berzebal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murayama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berzebal is in Murayama's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murayama has Berzebal pulled in close to control his posture.
Murayama keeping full guard, as Berzebal tries to pass.
Berzebal stopping the sweep attempt from Murayama.#T2#
Murayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Berzebal drops back looking for a leg! Murayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murayama manages to kick Berzebal off! Berzebal jumps back into Murayama's guard.
Berzebal won't allow Murayama to get back to his feet.
Murayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzebal is one step ahead there.
Murayama trying to control the position.
Murayama wants to stand up but Berzebal is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Berzebal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berzebal won't allow Murayama to sweep him here.
Murayama wants to hit a sweep here but Berzebal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murayama there! #SUB#
Berzebal working for a guillotine from mount but Murayama is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Berzebal working for a guillotine from mount but Murayama is in no mood to give up.
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murayama is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Berzebal controlling from the full mount.
Murayama is trying to stand up.
Murayama reaches up to try and control the position but Berzebal seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Murayama rolls and tries to escape and now Berzebal has his back!
Can Murayama hold on?! Berzebal is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Murayama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Berzebal.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berzebal controlling the positon.
Murayama trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzebal tries to get the hooks in deep but Murayama pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Makana Berzebal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Berzebal blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Murayama.#TD#
Berzebal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murayama wants to stand back up but Berzebal manages to pass into side control.
Murayama wants to get back to his feet but Berzebal drags him back down.
Berzebal is working Murayama over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama wants to get back to his feet but Berzebal drags him back down.#SUB#
Berzebal is working to tighten his grip on Murayama's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Murayama has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Berzebal is really squeezing tight and eventually Murayama passes out! Berzebal breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Berzebal. No joy for Lekobe on that attempt.
Berzebal throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Berzebal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Berzebal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Berzebal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lekobe to the mat! Lekobe manages to get full guard.
Lekobe looks winded!
Berzebal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lekobe has control of Berzebal's left arm, preventing Berzebal from doing any damage.
Berzebal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzebal stopping the sweep attempt from Lekobe.#T1#
Berzebal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzebal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berzebal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lekobe is keeping the position for now.
Berzebal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Berzebal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lekobe's guard.
Berzebal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berzebal tries to stand but Lekobe is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
Berzebal postures up.
Berzebal distracts Lekobe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Berzebal wants to stand and escape but instead Lekobe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Berzebal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lekobe is controlling him.
Berzebal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lekobe wants to control from the top but Berzebal keeps moving.
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzebal has Lekobe pulled in close to control his posture.
Lekobe preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lekobe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berzebal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Berzebal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berzebal showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Lekobe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berzebal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Berzebal seems to be working for a kimura but Lekobe defends the submission attempt.
It looks like Berzebal is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Berzebal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lekobe working a defensive guard here.
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lekobe keeping moving, preventing Berzebal from controlling successfully.
Berzebal wants to pass the guard but Lekobe is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Lekobe is breathing heavily.
Berzebal scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Berzebal controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lekobe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berzebal defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Berzebal gets the takedown into side control.
Berzebal working the head and body with strikes.
Berzebal tries to move to mount but Lekobe blocks the move with his legs.
Lekobe is letting Berzebal control him for a moment. #T2#
Berzebal's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lekobe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Berzebal wants to stand but Lekobe has his arm trapped.
Berzebal controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Berzebal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berzebal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lekobe some visible discomfort.
Berzebal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lekobe keeps working.
Berzebal working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lekobe is letting Berzebal control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Berzebal drives through with a takedown into Lekobe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Berzebal wants to get up but he can't break Lekobe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Lekobe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berzebal working some strikes from top position.
Lekobe trying to keep a closed guard but Berzebal is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makana Berzebal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Berzebal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lekobe!
Berzebal creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Berzebal looks up at the clock and then as Lekobe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berzebal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Berzebal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekobe is trying to escape the position but Berzebal is controlling the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Lekobe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lekobe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Berzebal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lekobe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Berzebal's guard! Nice work there by Lekobe! #SUB2#
Lekobe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Berzebal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lekobe has Berzebal in his guard.#REVR#
Lekobe wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
Berzebal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Berzebal looking to pass the guard.
Berzebal wants to stand and escape but instead Lekobe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Berzebal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzebal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lekobe can do to turn this around?
Berzebal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lekobe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Berzebal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Lekobe keeping full guard, as Berzebal tries to pass.
Berzebal content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Berzebal.
Berzebal cracks Lekobe with a solid left hand.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berzebal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Berzebal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lekobe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lekobe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kagiso Lekobe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makana Berzebal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzebal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makana Berzebal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berzebal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makana Berzebal! |
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Event:
CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Berzebal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal misses with a body shot
and Berzebal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berzebal wants to clinch but Yamasaki slips to the side
letting Yamasaki counter with a right hand.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Berzebal is rocked!
Yamasaki jabs Berzebal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berzebal shoots and misses
and Yamasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berzebal is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Berzebal looks winded!
Yamasaki measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Berzebal! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mario Yamasaki!
Mario Yamasaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Cordeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Berzebal moves into the clinch.
Berzebal effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Berzebal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berzebal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cordeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berzebal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cordeiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Berzebal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cordeiro's guard.
Berzebal not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Berzebal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cordeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Berzebal works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Berzebal unloading with bombs!
Berzebal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Berzebal controlling the pace for now.
Berzebal with shots to the head and body - Cordeiro looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Berzebal has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cordeiro is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Makana Berzebal! |
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