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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bera (ranked 4696 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Lavendar (ranked 6439 p4p, 0 weight class). Petey Lavendar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Bera's chin.
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136 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Bera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petey Lavendar!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavendar dives in and grabs Bera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bera pushes down on Lavendar's head and hops out.
Lavendar moves into the clinch successfully.
Lavendar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bera's efforts to push away.
Bera jumps guard and drags Lavendar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavendar wants to control from the top but Bera keeps moving.
Bera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lavendar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lavendar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bera is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavendar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bera pulls Lavendar in close to prevent any damage.
Bera trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bera keeping full guard, as Lavendar tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lavendar tries to clinch
and Bera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lavendar shoots in for a takedown but Bera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bera pushes Lavendar up against the cage in a clinch.
Bera controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavendar is working for takedown but Bera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ken Bera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Lavendar.
Bera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bera decides to pull guard.
Bera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lavendar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bera tries to pull guard but Lavendar won't allow it.
Bera dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lavendar is stalling here.
Bera jumps guard.
Lavendar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavendar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavendar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bera is trying to keep Lavendar in close.
Lavendar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bera's head.
Lavendar stopping the sweep attempt from Bera.
Bera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bera kicks Lavendar off and gets to his feet.
Lavendar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bera to the ground. Lavendar is now in Bera's guard.
Bera wriggles free and stands up.
Lavendar forces Bera back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bera.
Bera being controlled against the cage.
Bera pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Bera 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.
Bera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lavendar tries to clinch up.
Lavendar misses with the combination.
Bera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lavendar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lavendar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ken Bera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Bera as Lavendar shoots in.
Lavendar shoots in for a double leg but Bera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bera digs a good hook to Lavendar's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavendar circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavendar closes the distance and pushes Bera back into the cage.
Lavendar looking for a takedown.
Bera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lavendar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera slowing the pace effectively.
Lavendar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bera.
Bera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lavendar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bera is trying to force a seperation but Lavendar has the dominant position.
Lavendar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bera shoots for a takedown but Lavendar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lavendar lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavendar fails with a takedown attempt.
Bera darts in looking for a takedown but Lavendar gets double underhooks and turns Bera into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bera is defended easily by Lavendar.
Bera misses with a body shot.
Bera sets himself, and Lavendar steps forward looking for the clinch! Bera avoids it this time.
Lavendar shoots and misses
and Bera counters by clinching up.
Bera wants to take the fight to the mat but Lavendar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lavendar breaks the clinch.
Lavendar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Lavendar as Bera shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavendar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bera but Bera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Lavendar backs away, Bera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavendar. Lavendar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bera closes the distance and clinches up with Lavendar, looking for a takedown. Bera pushes Lavendar against the cage but Lavendar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bera throws a solid leg kick but Lavendar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bera.
Lavendar moves into the clinch.
Lavendar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavendar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Lavendar with that takedown attempt.
Bera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lavendar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bera circles away.
Lavendar shoots in looking for a takedown. Bera tries to sprawl out of it but Lavendar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bera gets tackled into the cage by Lavendar. Lavendar maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Lavendar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bera.
Lavendar feints the counter takedown.
Bera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lavendar counters with a low kick, right behind Bera 's knee.
Bera gets caught napping as Lavendar dives in and scores a takedown. Bera manages to retain guard.
Bera keeping moving, preventing Lavendar from controlling successfully.
Bera has his feet on Lavendar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavendar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bera sprawls well. Bera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavendar gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavendar closes the distance and clinches.
Bera prevents the takedown attempt.
Lavendar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ken Bera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petey Lavendar.
Lavendar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavendar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bera!
Bera sneaks out the side door and pushes Lavendar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavendar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petey Lavendar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavendar is trying to pull guard but Bera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bera is trying to force a seperation but Lavendar has the dominant position.
Lavendar stalling in the clinch but Bera improves position.
Lavendar avoiding damage as Bera throws knees to the body.
Lavendar gets underhooks to prevent Bera's takedown attempt.
Bera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lavendar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bera shoots in for a takedown but Lavendar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera throws a body shot but no joy.
Lavendar clinches.
Lavendar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bera moves into the clinch.
Bera can't get the takedown.
Bera gets underhooks to prevent Lavendar's takedown attempt.
Lavendar tries to throw a body punch but Bera avoids it by throwing Lavendar back against the cage.
Lavendar scores a nice knee to the body.
Bera is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavendar tries to pull guard but Bera won't allow it.
Bera tries to score a body lock takedown but Lavendar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavendar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavendar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bera pinned against the cage. Bera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavendar.
Bera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lavendar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavendar gets a double leg takedown into Bera's guard.
Bera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavendar defends well.
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 Ken Bera.
I think Bera 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ken Bera!
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