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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Bad Boy Killers ft. The Outlawz. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fertit's choice of entrance music: Riot. This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm
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190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Troy Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vito Fertit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to clinch but Fertit is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Fertit.
Fertit misses with a low kick.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fertit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fertit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington tries to bum rush Fertit with a series of wild strikes but Fertit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fertit.
Fertit looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Fertit stuffs the takedown attempt from Washington. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Fertit throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fertit stops Washington from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Washington has hold of Fertit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fertit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fertit wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington looking to secure an arm triangle but Fertit defends it well.
Washington looking for a guillotine from mount but Fertit is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Washington looking to control but Fertit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Washington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fertit turns into him and now he's in Washington's guard.
Washington 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.
Fertit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington 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.
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington looking for subs off his back but Fertit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fertit trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fertit.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Fertit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is trying to maintain the position but Fertit is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Troy Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington.
Fertit stops Washington from passing to mount.
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Fertit is defending well.
Fertit wants to get back to his feet.
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fertit sneaks out the side door and pushes Washington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fertit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fertit defends it nicely.
Fertit looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Washington looks for a takedown but Fertit sprawls well.
Washington clinches up with Fertit and pushes him back against the cage.
Fertit tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Washington tries to pull guard but Fertit holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fertit up against the cage.
Washington tries to pull guard but Fertit holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fertit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fertit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fertit stuffs the takedown.
Fertit looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Washington checks a low kick from Fertit.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Troy Washington has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fertit misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fertit. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Fertit throws a front kick aimed at Washington's knee but Washington avoids it well.
Fertit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fertit.
Troy Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fertit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fertit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fertit cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Fertit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Fertit missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fertit misses with a combination
and Washington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Fertit counters with a left and a right that hurts Washington! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Fertit jumps into full mount!
Fertit trying to control but Washington is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Fertit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Troy Washington's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fertit cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Washington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fertit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Washington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Fertit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fertit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fertit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fertit feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
A good leg kick by Fertit.
A big right from Fertit misses.
Vito Fertit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fertit fails to land with a series of punches.
Fertit missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fertit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fertit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Fertit finds it's target.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Fertit counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Fertit to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertit tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Fertit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Fertit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fertit can pounce on him.
Fertit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fertit.
Washington blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Fertit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fertit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington closes the distance but Fertit moves to the side
and Fertit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Fertit counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertit misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Fertit.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Fertit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fertit looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Fertit.
Washington has his takedown stuffed
and Fertit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fertit.
Fertit cracks the inside of Washington's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fertit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vito Fertit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fertit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Fertit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fertit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Fertit!
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energy
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hype
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