Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GPG: 45
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Berghen moves away from the strike by Walker.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Berghen moves away and avoids it.
Walker lands the left hand.
Berghen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Berghen dodges the punch combination from Walker.
Berghen thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Walker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker wants to control but Berghen postures up.
Walker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Walker is not content to let Berghen control the position.
Walker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berghen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Walker down. #T1#
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
Walker is not content to let Berghen control the position. #SUB#
Berghen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berghen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walker struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The strikes coming from Berghen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berghen is putting a hurting on Walker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walker seems a little lost for a moment, as Berghen dominates the positioning.
Berghen scoring with punches and elbows.
Walker is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Berghen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walker is trying to improve his position.
Berghen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Walker to see if he's OK.
Berghen grinds an elbow into Walker's temple. #T3##SUB#
Berghen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berghen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Walker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berghen is chipping away with strikes.
Walker gets back to half guard.
Walker wants to improve his position but Berghen is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berghen connects with a nice short shot to Walker's temple. #ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Berghen slips a nice elbow through Walker's hands, connecting with Walker's forehead.
Walker is still in real trouble! Can Berghen finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berghen lands a nice short elbow.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berghen creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Walker is out cold and this one is all over! Berghen climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!
Our winner, Arsteen Berghen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Gallagher misses with a looping left.
Gallagher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berghen at a distance.
Berghen takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
Gallagher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berghen.
Berghen ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a really nice looking cross but Berghen seems unphased.
Berghen misses with a looping right.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Berghen is out of range.
Berghen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up with Gallagher, looking for a takedown. Berghen pushes Gallagher against the cage but Gallagher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berghen goes for a double leg but Gallagher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallagher continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Berghen thinks about the counter body kick.
Berghen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berghen ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Berghen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallagher. Berghen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Berghen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
Berghen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berghen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Berghen tries to counter it with a takedown but Gallagher pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice cross by Gallagher.
Berghen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
Gallagher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gallagher misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Berghen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gallagher's guard.#ES#
Gallagher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher lands with a hook. Berghen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch lands to the side of Gallagher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
Gallagher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Gallagher as he connects with a hook.#T2##TD2#
Berghen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gallagher on his heels. He'll look to pass Gallagher's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berghen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gallagher wants to stand but Berghen is controlling the position.
Gallagher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully.
Berghen with a nice head shot there.
Berghen is working Gallagher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berghen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berghen won't allow Gallagher to get back to his feet.
Berghen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gallagher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Berghen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallagher is retaining full guard.
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Berghen isn't so interested in that idea.
Berghen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gallagher is retaining full guard.
Gallagher wants to stand and escape but Berghen is having none of it.
Berghen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berghen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berghen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berghen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Berghen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #ES#
Gallagher has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Berghen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gallagher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berghen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Berghen saw that one coming.
Gallagher throws a jab when Berghen was well out of range.
Berghen tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Gallagher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berghen doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Berghen shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallagher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Berghen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berghen doesn't seem bothered though.
Berghen misses with a takedown attempt
and Gallagher counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Berghen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher flashes Berghen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Berghen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Berghen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gallagher punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berghen 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.
Melodies throws the left hand but Berghen avoids the punch easily.
Melodies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berghen's head.
Melodies sizes up Berghen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berghen blocks a jab.
Berghen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berghen swinging wildly here.
Berghen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melodies scores with the left hand. Berghen knows he should have avoided that one.
Melodies throws the left hand but Berghen avoids the punch easily.
Berghen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berghen dives in and grabs Melodies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melodies pushes down on Berghen's head and hops out.
Berghen dives in and grabs Melodies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melodies pushes down on Berghen's head and hops out.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melodies throws a head kick that misses.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Melodies lands with an overhand left.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Berghen's body.
Berghen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berghen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berghen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melodies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berghen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Berghen is rocked!
Melodies drops Berghen with a big left hand! Berghen is injured, injured bad! Melodies jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.

Event: KOFC 91 - Vandelay vs Gay
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Berghen shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallagher tries to sprawl out of it but Berghen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallagher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallagher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Berghen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gallagher tries to avoid it but Berghen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gallagher to the ground. Gallagher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gallagher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gallagher lands a glancing blow to the side of Berghen's head.
Berghen moves out of range as Gallagher strikes.
Gallagher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Berghen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallagher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Berghen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Berghen winds up and cracks Gallagher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berghen stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Berghen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallagher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berghen working the head and body with strikes.
Berghen stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Berghen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gallagher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berghen is trying to control. Gallagher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gallagher is trying to stand up here but Berghen is controlling him well.
Berghen wants to control but Gallagher is keeping him busy.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet.
Berghen is nestled in close to Gallagher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES2#
Gallagher makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Berghen should have avoided that one.
Gallagher throws a looping overhand right but Berghen ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Berghen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallagher's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher pushes Berghen off looking to stand but Berghen dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Berghen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berghen stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Berghen working over Gallagher with some ground and pound. Gallagher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gallagher tries to kick Berghen off but Berghen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berghen stops Gallagher from getting back to his feet.
Berghen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berghen lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Berghen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallagher has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Berghen is looking for a kimura but Gallagher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berghen to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berghen slips a nice elbow through Gallagher's hands, connecting with Gallagher's forehead.
Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gallagher is looking to escape.
Berghen trying to control from half guard but Gallagher is working away.
Ground and pound from Berghen. #T3#
Berghen working over Gallagher with some ground and pound. Gallagher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berghen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallagher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berghen lands with a punch from half guard.
Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berghen winds up and cracks Gallagher with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Gallagher is rocked!
Gallagher is trying to stand.
Berghen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gallagher is still in real trouble! Can Berghen finish him?
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Gallagher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Berghen is on him like a limpet, forcing Gallagher back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Gallagher seems to have recovered his senses.
Gallagher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gallagher working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher thuds his right hand into Berghen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berghen darts in looking for a takedown but Gallagher gets double underhooks and turns Berghen into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsteen Berghen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Berghen throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Gallagher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berghen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berghen.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berghen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gallagher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berghen drops his hands momentarily and Gallagher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berghen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a leg kick #TD#
and Berghen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berghen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berghen drops an elbow to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gallagher tests Berghen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallagher lands with a right hand.
Gallagher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Gallagher as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Berghen is rocked!
Gallagher cracks Berghen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Berghen falls to his knees and Gallagher doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
A very excited looking Frank Gallagher made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KOFC 86 - Booker vs Bastard
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Arsteen Berghen has been cut.
Tyson misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Berghen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Berghen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berghen works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Berghen trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Berghen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berghen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #SUB#
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berghen won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Berghen looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Berghen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berghen controlling the position.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berghen trying to control the position.
Berghen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tyson is now in half guard. #T2#
Berghen tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg.
Tyson controlling the pace.
Berghen gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berghen is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berghen postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow. #SUB#
Tyson is looking for a triangle but Berghen pushes his legs off easily.
Tyson looking to control.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully.
Berghen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Berghen wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #SUB#
Berghen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berghen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berghen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berghen lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Berghen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berghen has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson's legs - danger averted.
Berghen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berghen working some strikes from top position.
Berghen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berghen trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Berghen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berghen looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berghen wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arsteen Berghen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arsteen Berghen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Berghen darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Berghen into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
Tyson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Berghen counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that.
Berghen looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Berghen 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.#SUB2#
Berghen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Berghen with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Berghen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Berghen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Berghen is pulling down on Tyson's head to control his posture.
Berghen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson won't allow Berghen to sweep him here.
Berghen wants to hit a switch here but Tyson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berghen there!
Berghen is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Berghen is still trying to improve position.
Tyson controlling his opponent.
Berghen tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
Berghen working to try and regain half guard.
Berghen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Berghen to control.
Tyson prevents Berghen from getting the reversal.#T3#
Tyson avoids the attempt from Berghen to control.
Berghen is looking to get to half guard.
Tyson controlling his opponent.
Berghen wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Tyson is really struggling to control Berghen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Berghen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berghen wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Berghen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berghen is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berghen tries to lock up and control but Tyson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arsteen Berghen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berghen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berghen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Berghen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Berghen ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Berghen shoots in.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berghen tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Berghen is rocked!
Berghen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Tyson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Berghen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Berghen was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Tyson!
Frank Tyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Berghen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berghen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Berghen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Berghen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berghen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melodies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berghen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berghen slips under a jab from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berghen.
Melodies connects with a body shot that sends Berghen's belly button to the back.
Melodies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies looks to score with a jab to the body but Berghen is just out of range.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berghen's hands.
Melodies stuffs the takedown.
Melodies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berghen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target. #T1#
Melodies throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Berghen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Melodies!
Berghen cracks Melodies with a big elbow.
Melodies seems a little lost for a moment, as Berghen dominates the positioning.
Melodies tries to buck Berghen off but Berghen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen throws an elbow but Melodies slips to the side and avoids it well.
Melodies taking a bit of punishment here - Berghen scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Berghen crashes against the mat.
Melodies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melodies tries to get out of the position.
Melodies is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berghen connects with a decent elbow.
Berghen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Melodies sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Berghen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Berghen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Melodies some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Berghen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Berghen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Melodies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Berghen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Berghen working the ground and pound but Melodies is defending the strikes.
Berghen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berghen controlling the position from side mount.
Berghen working the ground and pound. #T3#
Berghen is chipping away with strikes.
Berghen lands a few punches from side control.
Berghen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Melodies is avoiding damage well.
My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Berghen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berghen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Melodies's face as Berghen controls the position.
Berghen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Melodies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berghen.
Melodies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berghen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Berghen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berghen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berghen controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Berghen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Melodies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Berghen working the ground and pound from side control.
Melodies is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Melodies wants to control but Berghen postures up.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melodies keeps working.
Berghen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berghen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Melodies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Berghen working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen 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#
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melodies but Melodies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Berghen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Melodies!
Arsteen Berghen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berghen throwing strikes but Melodies manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Berghen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berghen is looking to reverse the position.
Berghen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melodies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Berghen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Melodies performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berghen wants to improve his position but Melodies is controlling well.
Berghen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melodies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berghen 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berghen is pulling down on Melodies's head. It's preventing any offense from Melodies, at least for the moment.
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berghen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Berghen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melodies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berghen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berghen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melodies keeps working.
Melodies is trying to get back to full guard.
Berghen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berghen slips a nice elbow through Melodies's hands, connecting with Melodies's forehead.
Berghen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Melodies makes his way to full guard, as Berghen worked for a kimura. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berghen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berghen pushes down on Melodies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berghen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berghen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melodies.
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up with Melodies, looking for a takedown. Berghen pushes Melodies against the cage but Melodies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melodies lands a body shot.
Berghen looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Berghen slips the punch.
Melodies scores with a decent looking hook.
Melodies with a nice cross.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Melodies.
Berghen takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Berghen is rocked!
Melodies lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Berghen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Melodies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Berghen slips under a jab.
Berghen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dangerfield manages to circle out of the way.
Berghen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Dangerfield instigates a clinch.
Dangerfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berghen backwards.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dangerfield lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Berghen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Arsteen Berghen has been cut.
Dangerfield lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Berghen to his knees! Dangerfield keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Berghen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berghen throws out the jab. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruze enables Berghen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cruze wants to get back to his feet but Berghen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen trying to control but Cruze is working from the bottom.
Cruze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berghen throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berghen is controlling him.
Cruze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruze's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cruze wants to get back to his feet but Berghen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berghen stands and throws Cruze's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Berghen controls the position.
Berghen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruze is looking for a sweep.
Berghen is chipping away with strikes.
Berghen slows the pace down.
Cruze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Berghen.
Berghen landing strikes.
Berghen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruze struggling a bit here.
Berghen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Berghen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruze sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruze takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cruze wants to control but Berghen postures up.
The ground and pound from Berghen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berghen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Berghen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruze down.
Berghen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Berghen is looking to take a break and control but Cruze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berghen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Berghen is putting a hurting on Cruze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Berghen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cruze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berghen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berghen scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
Cruze is rocked!
Cruze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berghen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruze keeps working. #T3#
Berghen takes a little break here. Cruze wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berghen lands an elbow.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruze keeps working.
Berghen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berghen working away.#SUB#
Berghen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berghen landing strikes.
Berghen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruze struggling a bit here.#T4#
Berghen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berghen trying to control the position but Cruze is working away.
Cruze is looking to regain half guard here but Berghen keeps moving and retains side control.
Berghen wants to control but Cruze is keeping him busy.
Cruze tries to improve position but can't.
Berghen staying calm.
Cruze is trying to get back to his feet.
Cruze is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berghen connects with a decent elbow.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruze keeps working.
Cruze is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Berghen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruze staying out of range there.#TD#
Cruze tries to sprawl but Berghen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Berghen lands strikes from half guard.
Cruze tries to get to full guard but Berghen has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Berghen there.
Berghen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berghen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruze is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Cruze taking some punishment here, with Berghen in his half guard.
Berghen trying to control from half guard but Cruze is working away.
Berghen prevents Cruze from improving his position.
Berghen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berghen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruze tries to get to full guard but Berghen has control of the leg.
Berghen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berghen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruze can do to turn this around?
Berghen lands a heavy elbow.
Cruze is still in real trouble! Can Berghen finish him?
Berghen landing strikes from the mount and Cruze is in trouble!
Berghen lands a big shot there that rocks Cruze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruze working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Berghen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cruze covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!

Event: Chaos FC 25
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1#
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen throws a hook but Berghen avoids it easily.
Berghen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petersen defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berghen or perhaps it was just good defense by Petersen, which made it look bad.
Petersen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berghen sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Petersen misses. #TD2#
Berghen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petersen to the ground. Berghen is now in Petersen's guard.
Berghen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely.
Berghen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berghen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Berghen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Petersen pulls Berghen in close to prevent any damage.
Berghen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berghen throws a big right hand that misses.
Berghen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Berghen tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Berghen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berghen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berghen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berghen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Berghen is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Berghen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berghen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berghen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berghen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berghen wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Berghen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berghen postures up in Petersen's guard and throws a big left but Petersen blocks it. #T3#
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berghen.
Berghen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Berghen working some strikes from top position.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen is looking to work some ground and pound but Petersen has wrist control.
Berghen throwing strikes but missing.
Berghen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berghen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berghen tries to clinch up.
Petersen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berghen tries to avoid it but Petersen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berghen to the ground. Berghen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Petersen tries to clinch but Berghen moves out of range.
Berghen throws out a leg kick but Petersen moves out of range and Berghen only half commits.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Berghen is quick to defend against it.
Petersen missing with a left hand there. Berghen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berghen with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Berghen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Petersen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berghen's guard.#SUB2#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berghen has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Berghen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Petersen slaps away a takedown attempt from Berghen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Berghen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petersen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petersen throws the left hand but Berghen avoids the punch easily.
Berghen tries for a takedown but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Berghen avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Berghen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berghen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense.
Don Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Berghen.#TD2#
Berghen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petersen to the mat! Petersen manages to get full guard.
Petersen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Berghen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berghen throws a big right hand that misses.
Berghen controlling from the top position.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Berghen.
Berghen with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berghen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Berghen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berghen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berghen goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petersen continues to drive forward.
A big left from Berghen misses.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Berghen ducks down to avoid it.
Berghen blocks a jab.
Berghen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersen.
Berghen with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Berghen gets the takedown into side control.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Berghen lands a few punches from side control.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Berghen is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Petersen trying to control but Berghen is having none of it.
Berghen reaches up to try and control the position but Petersen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Berghen rolls and tries to escape and now Petersen has his back! #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Berghen reverses the position brilliantly into Petersen's guard!
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!
Berghen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petersen's head.#T4#
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berghen's guard. #REVR#
Berghen 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.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Berghen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berghen wants to stand and escape but Petersen is having none of it.
Berghen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arsteen Berghen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##TD2#
Berghen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berghen looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Berghen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Berghen trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berghen is trying to keep Petersen in close. #T1#
Berghen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Berghen 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.
Petersen passes Berghen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berghen sees it coming and defends easily.
Berghen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen working Berghen over with strikes. #T2#
Berghen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Berghen is having none of it.
Berghen won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Berghen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berghen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Berghen tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berghen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen. #T3#
Berghen gets full guard.
Berghen pulls Petersen in to control the position.
Berghen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Berghen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Berghen keeps moving.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berghen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petersen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petersen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berghen looking for a sweep. Not yet Berghen, not yet.
Berghen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berghen wants to stand but Petersen is controlling the position.
Berghen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berghen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Petersen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Berghen ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Berghen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berghen ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Berghen tries to clinch up.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Berghen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Petersen counters with a shoot takedown. Berghen fights it but they end up in guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Berghen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Berghen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berghen manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Berghen's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berghen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berghen.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Petersen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berghen to the ground. Petersen is now in Berghen's guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Berghen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen trying to control but Berghen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berghen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petersen has picked Berghen up and slammed him! Berghen can't keep hold of the triangle and Petersen manages to pass to side control!
Berghen tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Petersen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Berghen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Petersen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Berghen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Petersen lets go of the hold and Berghen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Chaos FC 21
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Junkie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berghen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berghen shoots in but Junkie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junkie fails with the takedown
and Berghen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Junkie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berghen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junkie.
Junkie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berghen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berghen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen is controlling Junkie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Junkie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berghen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junkie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Junkie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Junkie throwing shots but Berghen is blocking nicely. #T1#
Berghen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Junkie prevents Berghen from improving his position.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Junkie is looking to take a break and control but Berghen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen is trying to get back to full guard.
Berghen manages to get to full guard.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Junkie from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Junkie is fighting to break Berghen's control of his arms but Berghen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Berghen 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.
Berghen trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Berghen is working for a submission of some sort.
Berghen prevents Junkie from improving his position.#T3#
Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Junkie is looking to control Berghen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junkie avoid being mounted?
Berghen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Junkie taking some punishment here, with Berghen in his half guard.
Berghen winds up and cracks Junkie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berghen not doing much here. #SUB#
Berghen is looking for a kimura but Junkie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berghen to get the leverage. #T4#
Junkie is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Berghen.
Junkie is looking to get back to full guard here but Berghen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Junkie taking a bit of punishment here - Berghen scoring with strikes.
Berghen is staying tight to Junkie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Berghen is looking to take a break and control but Junkie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junkie wants to control but Berghen postures up.#SUB#
Berghen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junkie, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junkie dodges the ground and pound from Berghen.
Junkie can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Junkie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berghen defends it nicely.
Berghen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junkie sprawls and moves away.
Island Junkie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Berghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junkie's guard.
Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junkie can do to turn this around?
Berghen chips away with some ground and pound.
Berghen stays in close to Junkie's body and controls the position.
Berghen works over Junkie with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berghen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berghen landing some decent shots from guard.
Berghen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Junkie looking for a guillotine here but Berghen defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Junkie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berghen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junkie 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.
Berghen cracks Junkie with a solid left hand.
Junkie has momentary wrist control but Berghen slips an elbow through the middle.
Berghen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junkie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Junkie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berghen is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junkie wants to control but Berghen passes easily into half guard.
Berghen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berghen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Junkie looking for submissions off his back.
Berghen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Junkie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berghen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berghen lands strikes from half guard.
Berghen prevents Junkie from improving his position.#T3#
Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Junkie tries to roll over but Berghen keeps him under control.
Junkie keeps trying to improve his position.
Berghen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berghen slips a nice elbow through Junkie's hands, connecting with Junkie's forehead.
Arsteen Berghen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berghen working the head and body with strikes.
Berghen is pressing down on Junkie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junkie is holding on for now. #T4#
Junkie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junkie trying to control from the bottom.
Berghen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Junkie is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Junkie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berghen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junkie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berghen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berghen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Junkie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junkie misses with a hook. Berghen ducked under it nicely.
Berghen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junkie sprawls and moves away.
Junkie loads up on a big right hand but Berghen slips the punch.#TD#
Junkie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berghen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Berghen is in close to Junkie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berghen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Junkie wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junkie trying to control the position.
Berghen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Berghen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berghen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berghen is working Junkie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berghen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berghen'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.
Berghen working some strikes from top position.
Berghen landing with the ground and pound.
Berghen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berghen lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Berghen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Junkie is rocked!
Berghen lands a couple of elbows.
Junkie is still in real trouble! Can Berghen finish him?
Junkie working a defensive guard here.
Berghen stands and throws Junkie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berghen working away.
Junkie seems to have recovered his senses.
Berghen moves into full mount!
Junkie is looking to improve his position but Berghen isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Berghen.
Berghen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Junkie! Berghen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Junkie and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!

Event: Chaos FC 18
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Sola throws a jab but it's blocked by Berghen.
Sola misses with a right hand #TD#
and Berghen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sola's guard.
Sola wants to get back to his feet but Berghen passes into half guard. #REVB#
Berghen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berghen winds up and cracks Sola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berghen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Berghen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Berghen breaks from Sola's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berghen controlling from mount.
Berghen throws some wild stikes that Sola manages to avoid easily.
Sola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berghen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berghen controlling from mount. #T2#
Berghen lands a big elbow.
Berghen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berghen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen scoring with strikes but Sola is staying in there.
Berghen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sola's face.
Berghen controlling from the full mount.
Berghen dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Sola is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Berghen! Sola is hurt baaadly! Berghen is firing away with more strikes - Sola is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!

Event: Chaos FC 14
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1##CL#
Berghen takes the fight into the clinch.
Petersen tries to circle away but Berghen has him pinned against the ropes.#TD#
Berghen pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berghen punching from the bottom.
Berghen trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Berghen.
Petersen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen throws a strike from the bottom but Petersen passes into side control!
Petersen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Petersen taking a break here but Berghen is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Berghen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen.
Berghen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Berghen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to ground and pound but Berghen is blocking nicely.
Petersen lands a heavy elbow.
Petersen trying to control but Berghen is having none of it.
Petersen content just to control the position here. #T2#
Petersen prevents Berghen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Petersen working for a submission but Berghen is keeping him at bay.
Berghen tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Petersen looking to secure an arm triangle but Berghen defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berghen's face.
Petersen looking to control but Berghen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Berghen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berghen is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Berghen tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen wants to control but instead Berghen manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Berghen is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Berghen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berghen defends it well.
Berghen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berghen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Berghen has momentary wrist control but Petersen slips an elbow through the middle.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gizmo's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Berghen has an active guard here but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Berghen is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berghen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Berghen actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen prevents Berghen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Petersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Berghen staying out of range there.
Berghen attempts a counter takedown but Petersen avoids it well and moves away.
Berghen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersen sprawls well. Petersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berghen gets slowly back to his feet.
Berghen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berghen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Petersen tries to bum rush Berghen with a series of wild strikes but Berghen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berghen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
Petersen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsteen Berghen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berghen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berghen checks a leg kick nicely.
Berghen scores with a head kick. Petersen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Berghen shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berghen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt - Berghen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Berghen. Berghen gets slowly back to his feet.
Petersen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Berghen fails with a takedown attempt.
Petersen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Berghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petersen's guard.
Berghen throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berghen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Petersen looking for a triangle here. Berghen is fighting it but it looks tight! Petersen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Berghen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Petersen! Don Petersen retains his welterweight title!
Don Petersen made sure to mention his sponsor, Transform Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: Chaos FC 12
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1#
Berghen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berghen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smoke throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Berghen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berghen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berghen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berghen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen controlling from the top position.
Smoke has momentary wrist control but Berghen slips an elbow through the middle.
Berghen postures up and lands a big shot to Smoke's brow. #T1#
Berghen pushes down on Smoke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berghen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Smoke could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Berghen has cracked it and Smoke is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Berghen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsteen Berghen!

Event: Chaos FC 10
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Berghen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Berghen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berghen is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva tries to roll over but Berghen keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Berghen.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berghen lands a nice short elbow.
Berghen wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva scores with a few weak punches.
Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Berghen content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen prevents Silva from improving his position.
Berghen is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Berghen wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Berghen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva is not content to let Berghen control the position.
Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berghen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berghen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva wants to improve his position but Berghen is controlling well.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berghen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berghen blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Berghen trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Berghen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berghen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Silva is staying active underneath Berghen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Berghen looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Berghen sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Berghen slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Berghen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Berghen stalling.
Berghen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva lands with a few short shots to the body.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Berghen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Berghen controlling the pace for now.
Berghen looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Berghen prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Berghen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Berghen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Berghen's attempts to control the action.
Berghen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Berghen blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Berghen tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Berghen blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Berghen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Berghen prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Berghen lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berghen wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Berghen content just to control the position here.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Berghen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Berghen stuffs the takedown.
Berghen leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berghen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Berghen counters with a straight right hand.
Arsteen Berghen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Silva.
Berghen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Berghen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berghen works his way into side control. #T1#
Berghen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berghen connects with a decent elbow.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.
Berghen working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Berghen trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Berghen scoring with punches and elbows.
Berghen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silva's legs.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working. #T2#
Berghen is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Berghen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Silva.
Berghen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Berghen takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Berghen is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Berghen scoring with strikes.
Silva throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Berghen controls the position from side control.
Berghen is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Berghen takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Berghen is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berghen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Silva wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Berghen controls the position.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berghen advances to full mount.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Berghen has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Berghen's attempts to control the action.
Berghen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Berghen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
Berghen looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Berghen sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berghen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berghen is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Berghen circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berghen's half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Berghen looking for submissions off his back.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berghen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Berghen's head.
Berghen keeping control of the position.
Berghen tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berghen is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berghen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berghen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Berghen's legs - danger averted.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Berghen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Berghen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Berghen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Berghen's brow. #SUB#
Berghen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berghen has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Berghen is rocked!
Berghen has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Berghen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Berghen covers up, he's hurt! Silva keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Silva and the ref steps in to end the fight! Silva can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Silva!
Erick Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Chaos FC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Blanks jabs Berghen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blanks scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Berghen manages to mount him!
Blanks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berghen on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Berghen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Berghen.
Blanks is looking to get to half guard.
Berghen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen lands with some strikes.#T2#
Berghen landing strikes from the mount and Blanks is in trouble!
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Berghen lands a big shot there that rocks Blanks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blanks tries to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.
Berghen lands a heavy elbow.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Berghen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Berghen controlling the pace for now.
Blanks wants to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.#T4#
Blanks is bucking up trying to escape but Berghen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Berghen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berghen lands a big elbow - Blanks is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Blanks is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!
In defeat, Billy Blanks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Can throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Berghen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berghen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Berghen distracts Can with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Can knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berghen on the ground.
Berghen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Berghen scoring with some ground and pound.
Berghen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen stands and throws Can's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berghen working the ground and pound.#T1#
Can trying to remain calm as Berghen controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Berghen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Can looks calm but he's in trouble here. Berghen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Can is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Berghen lets go of the hold and Can can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsteen Berghen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Berghen looks to throw the jab but Cruze is out of range.
Berghen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cruze to counter with a crisp jab.
Berghen has his takedown stuffed
and Cruze counters with a stiff right hand.
Berghen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruze counters with a nice uppercut.
Danny Cruze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cruze counters with a stiff right hand.
Berghen with a poor takedown
and Cruze counters with a straight right hand.
Berghen throws out a leg kick but Cruze moves out of range and Berghen only half commits.
Berghen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Berghen misses with an uppercut
and Cruze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berghen shoots and misses
and Cruze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berghen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cruze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berghen with a poor takedown
and Cruze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berghen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berghen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berghen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##TD2#
Berghen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruze's half guard.
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!
Berghen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruze is doing well to control the position and prevent Berghen from advancing to side control.
Cruze trying to hold on to Berghen's head to control him but Berghen postures up.
Berghen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Berghen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Berghen works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Cruze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Berghen.
Cruze is trying to escape the mount.
Berghen controlling the pace for now.
Berghen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berghen controlling the position easily from mount.
Berghen working Cruze over with strikes here. #T4#
Cruze can't escape the position.
Berghen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruze hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruze tries to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Cruze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruze tries to get out of the position.
Cruze tries to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.
Cruze is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Berghen has hold of Cruze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cruze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berghen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruze tries to hold on but Berghen pushes him away.
Cruze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berghen lands a couple of good shots and Cruze has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cruze is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arsteen Berghen 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.
#R2##TD2#
Berghen drives through with a takedown into Cruze's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berghen on the ground.#SUB2#
Berghen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Berghen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cruze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berghen in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cruze tries to kick Berghen off but Berghen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Berghen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Berghen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruze wants to improve his position but Berghen is controlling well.
Berghen drops an elbow to the side of Cruze's head.
Berghen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruze is trying to maintain the position but Berghen is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruze tries to roll over but Berghen keeps him under control.
Cruze has hold of Berghen's hands but Berghen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Berghen working Cruze over with strikes.
Well, if Berghen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cruze trying to control from the bottom.
Berghen not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Cruze wants to get back to his feet.
Cruze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruze tries to get to full guard but Berghen has control of the leg.
Cruze is trying to maintain the position but Berghen is very close to passing his half guard.
Berghen uses his free foot to push down on Cruze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruze.
Cruze wants to control but Berghen is having none of it.
Arsteen Berghen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruze looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Berghen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruze tries to reverse the position but Berghen maintains control.
Cruze tries to hold on but Berghen postures up.#T4#
Berghen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berghen landing punches.
Berghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berghen landing strikes from the mount and Cruze is in trouble!
Berghen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Berghen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Berghen but it's paid off an Cruze is forced to tap! Nice work by Berghen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arsteen Berghen!

Event: TIT 35 - Riberio v Jaa
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Berghen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osiris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berghen somewhat.
Osiris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berghen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berghen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Osiris manages to circle out of the way.
Osiris throws a nice looking combination but Berghen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osiris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berghen tries to counter with a takedown but Osiris is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Berghen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Berghen controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berghen lands a nice short elbow.
Osiris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Berghen seems content to control.
Berghen is trying to control the action in half guard but Osiris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berghen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Osiris actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Osiris actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Berghen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Osiris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berghen drops an elbow to the side of Osiris's head. #SUB#
Berghen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Berghen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osiris is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Berghen tries to pass to full mount but Osiris defends it.
Berghen controlling the action here.
Osiris tries to roll over but Berghen keeps him under control.
Berghen is trying to control. Osiris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osiris is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osiris is trying to maintain the position but Berghen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Osiris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berghen under the eye.
Osiris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berghen is fending him off so far but Osiris persists. Nope, Berghen circles away and we're back to standing.
Berghen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Osiris.
Berghen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osiris. #T3#
Osiris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Berghen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berghen advances nicely into full mount.
Berghen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Berghen.
Berghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berghen prevents Osiris from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berghen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berghen looking to control but Osiris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berghen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berghen is really struggling to control Osiris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Berghen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Osiris's face.
Berghen content just to control the position here.
Osiris is trying to escape the mount.
Berghen wants to control the pace but Osiris is squirming around nicely.
Osiris wants to control but Berghen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Osiris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Arsteen Berghen has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osiris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Berghen is rocked!
OH! Berghen has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Osiris smells blood and charges in for the finish! Osiris unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Berghen sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lincoln Osiris!

Event: TIT 28 - Glass v Lius 2
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Watts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berghen.
Watts tries a head kick but it misses.
Berghen fails with the takedown.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watts misses with the combination.
Berghen dodges the punch combination from Watts.
Watts thows a leg kick but Berghen checks it #TD#
and Berghen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berghen.
Berghen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berghen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Watts for as long as he can get away with.
Berghen stands and throws Watts's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Berghen working the ground and pound.
Watts is trying to buck Berghen off.
Watts takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Berghen is working Watts over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berghen cracks Watts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Berghen working the ground and pound from side control.
Berghen lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Berghen stalls from top position.#T2#
Berghen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Watts is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berghen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Watts will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watts can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berghen working the body and head with strikes.
Watts is being controlled here.
Watts is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Berghen asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Watts is trying to buck Berghen off.
Watts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berghen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berghen landing strikes.
Berghen scoring with punches from side control.
Watts is being controlled here.
Watts is trying to buck Berghen off.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Berghen just content to control the position.
Berghen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Berghen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Berghen tries for a kimura but Watts is defending well.
Berghen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Watts some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watts wants to get back to his feet but Berghen drags him back down.
Watts trying to remain calm as Berghen controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watts keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
Watts stuffs the takedown attempt from Berghen. Berghen gets slowly back to his feet.
Watts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berghen uses his free foot to push down on Watts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watts.
Watts is trying to stand.
Arsteen Berghen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berghen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berghen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Berghen with the ground and pound from mount.
Berghen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Berghen'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.
Berghen with the ground and pound from mount.
Berghen working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Berghen breaks from Watts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Berghen content just to control the position here.
Watts is in a horrible position here. Berghen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Watts wants to try and get back to his feet.
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Berghen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Berghen controlling his opponent.
Berghen lands a couple of good shots and Watts has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watts is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Watts wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Berghen.
Berghen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Berghen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Berghen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Berghen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Watts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Berghen shoots for a takedown but Watts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watts throws a wild body kick that Berghen sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Berghen checks a leg kick.
Berghen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berghen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watts's waist but Watts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berghen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsteen Berghen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Berghen misses the target.
Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?
Watts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berghen eats them both and turns towards Watts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Berghen dives in and grabs Watts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watts pushes down on Berghen's head and hops out.
Watts throws a leg kick that misses.
Watts lands a hook that stumbles Berghen back into the cage. Watts follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Berghen to the canvas! Watts pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Berghen has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sam Watts!

Event: TIT 19 - Lius v Glass
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeVito as he avoids it easily.
Berghen is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeVito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
DeVito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berghen is trying to defend but DeVito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berghen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but DeVito manages to mount him!
DeVito throws some wild stikes that Berghen manages to avoid easily.
DeVito thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Berghen gets back to half guard.
DeVito is thwarting Berghen's attempts to control the position.
DeVito content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
DeVito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berghen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeVito on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
DeVito is working for a kimura but Berghen is defending it quite comfortably.
Berghen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVito.
Still in half guard, DeVito seems content to control.
Berghen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berghen tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Berghen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berghen is breathing heavily.
DeVito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeVito controlling the action here.#SUB2#
DeVito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berghen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeVito. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeVito controlling the action here.
DeVito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
DeVito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Berghen is just riding it out for now. DeVito eventually gives up the hold.
Berghen is looking for a sweep. DeVito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
DeVito is looking for a kimura here.
Berghen is looking to control DeVito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Berghen avoid being mounted?
Berghen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
DeVito maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Berghen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but DeVito has cracked it and Berghen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by DeVito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy DeVito!

Event: TIT 15 - Rossi v Battock
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hiyahato dives in and scores a takedown into Berghen's guard.
Hiyahato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Berghen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berghen wants to stand up but Hiyahato is controlling him. #SUB#
Berghen working for a triangle but Hiyahato defends it easily. #SUB#
Berghen working for a triangle but Hiyahato defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hiyahato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berghen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiyahato has managed to get both his arms back between Berghen's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Hiyahato scoring with some ground and pound.
Berghen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Berghen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiyahato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiyahato throwing strikes but missing.
Hiyahato stands up over Berghen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiyahato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Berghen is looking for a triangle but Hiyahato pushes his legs off easily.
Hiyahato wants to control from the top but Berghen keeps moving.
Hiyahato sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berghen wants to sweep here but Hiyahato controlling him for the moment.
Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Berghen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berghen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Berghen tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Berghen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berghen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Berghen trying to control the position here.
Berghen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Hiyahato from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiyahato misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Berghen counters with a shoot takedown. Hiyahato fights it but they end up in guard.
Hiyahato keeping moving, preventing Berghen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Berghen trying to control but Hiyahato is working from the bottom.
Berghen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hiyahato controls Berghen momentarily but Berghen frees himself.
Berghen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiyahato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berghen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Berghen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hiyahato quickly recovers to half guard.
Hiyahato trying to hold on to Berghen's head to control him but Berghen postures up.
Hiyahato 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.
Berghen is trying to control. Hiyahato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berghen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiyahato can do to turn this around?
Hiyahato can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berghen controlling from mount.
Berghen with good strikes from the mount here!#T1##SUB#
Berghen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hiyahato is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hiyahato and Berghen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hiyahato is not content to let Berghen control the position.
Berghen looking to control but instead Hiyahato has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Berghen not doing much here.
Berghen tries to pass to full mount but Hiyahato defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiyahato is staying active underneath Berghen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arsteen Berghen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berghen working Hiyahato over with strikes.
Hiyahato throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Berghen wants to control but Hiyahato is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berghen lands a nice short elbow.
Hiyahato is not content to let Berghen control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berghen prevents Hiyahato from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berghen tries to pass to full mount but Hiyahato defends it. #SUB#
Berghen is looking for a kimura but Hiyahato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berghen to get the leverage.
Hiyahato is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berghen trying to control the pace.
Berghen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Hiyahato is staying active underneath Berghen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berghen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berghen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hiyahato for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Berghen seems to be looking for submissions.
Hiyahato is not content to let Berghen control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiyahato trying to hold on to Berghen's head to control him but Berghen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsteen Berghen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Berghen closes the distance and pushes Hiyahato back into the cage.#BC2#
Hiyahato manages to break the clinch.
Noyi Hiyahato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but Hiyahato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Berghen fails with the takedown.
Hiyahato with the counter takedown but Berghen avoids it easily.
Hiyahato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berghen as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hiyahato gets a double leg takedown into Berghen's guard.
Hiyahato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Berghen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiyahato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiyahato's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Berghen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berghen 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.
Berghen 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#
Hiyahato holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Hiyahato misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Berghen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berghen trying to mount his opponent but Hiyahato defends it. #SUB#
Berghen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berghen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hiyahato's head. #T3#
Hiyahato is trying to control but can't.
Berghen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiyahato defending well though.
Berghen slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berghen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsteen Berghen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiyahato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berghen pinned against the cage. Berghen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berghen fails with a takedown attempt.
Berghen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hiyahato defends it nicely.
Hiyahato feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiyahato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berghen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hiyahato somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arsteen Berghen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berghen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsteen Berghen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Berghen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Berghen seems content to control.
Berghen working Alesund over with strikes.
Berghen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berghen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Berghen controlling the pace for now.
Alesund is trying to stand up.
Alesund is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Berghen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alesund is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alesund and Berghen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alesund on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berghen taking a breather here. #T1#
Berghen'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.
Alesund is looking for a sweep.
Berghen working the ground and pound from side control.
Berghen working away.
Berghen slows the pace down.
Berghen landing strikes.
Alesund is trying to buck Berghen off.#T2#
Berghen controls the position.
Berghen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alesund for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Berghen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alesund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berghen controlling from side mount.
Alesund takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Berghen working the head with strikes.
Alesund is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Berghen off and has taken his back!
Berghen breaks Alesund's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Berghen postures up.
Berghen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berghen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berghen pushing down on Alesund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berghen stalling. #T4##SUB#
Berghen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alesund could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Berghen has cracked it and Alesund is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Berghen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsteen Berghen!

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