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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bertoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhu has chosen Meet Gazoo as his entrance music. Valerio Bertoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valerio Bertoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Zhu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bertoto seems to be working for a kimura but Zhu defends the submission attempt.
Bertoto controlling the action here.
Bertoto wants to take a breather but Zhu is having none of it.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zhu defends it well.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura but Zhu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bertoto to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bertoto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zhu tries to roll over but Bertoto keeps him under control.
Bertoto moves into full mount! Zhu won't be happy about that!
Bertoto lands a big shot there that rocks Zhu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bertoto throws a sloppy strike and Zhu uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Zhu has ended up in Bertoto's guard.
Bertoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bertoto looking for a guillotine here but Zhu defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bertoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Bertoto, not yet.
Bertoto trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhu wants to control from the top but Bertoto keeps moving.
Bertoto wants to control but Zhu passes easily into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertoto is staying active underneath Zhu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bertoto landing rabbit punches to the side of Zhu's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Bertoto is concentrating on defense, preventing Zhu from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto tries to roll over but Zhu keeps him under control.
Zhu is trying to control. Bertoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bertoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhu is thwarting Bertoto's attempts to control the position.
Bertoto is positioning himself well to prevent Zhu advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Zhu.
Zhu throws a head kick that misses.
Bertoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhu throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu lands a leg kick that knocks Bertoto off balance momentarily.
Bertoto checks the leg kick.
Chong Zhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bertoto.
Bertoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhu but Zhu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bertoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Bertoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhu throws a leg kick but Bertoto moved away.
Bertoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhu was covering up waiting for the punch and Bertoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zhu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bertoto looking for a guillotine here but Zhu defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bertoto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura here.
Bertoto 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bertoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Zhu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhu sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhu is defending against the submission attempts here by Bertoto.
Bertoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhu trying to control but Bertoto postures up.
Bertoto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto is looking for a kimura here.
Bertoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertoto.
Zhu trying to hold on to Bertoto's head to control him but Bertoto postures up.
Bertoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhu is just riding it out for now. Bertoto eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zhu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bertoto trying to control but Zhu is working from the bottom.
Bertoto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zhu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zhu has escaped and now he's on top!
Bertoto keeping moving, preventing Zhu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zhu has passed into half guard!
Bertoto moves into full guard.
Bertoto has an active guard here but Zhu has managed to pass into half guard.
Zhu tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bertoto controls his leg.
Bertoto is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bertoto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bertoto dives in and scores a takedown into Zhu's guard.
Bertoto landing with the ground and pound.
Zhu has momentary wrist control but Bertoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Bertoto looking to sit in guard and control but Zhu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bertoto pulls Zhu in close to prevent any damage.
Bertoto is trying to keep Zhu in close.
Bertoto is really struggling to control Zhu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertoto has an active guard here but Zhu has managed to pass into half guard.
Zhu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bertoto.
Bertoto sneaks back into half guard.
Zhu trying to pass the guard but Bertoto defending well.
Zhu is thwarting Bertoto's attempts to control the position.
Bertoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertoto looking for submissions off his back.
Bertoto wants to improve his position but Zhu is controlling well.
Bertoto trying to control here.
Zhu is just content to waste time from the top position. Bertoto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bertoto keeping moving, preventing Zhu from controlling successfully.
Bertoto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bertoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zhu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhu wants to control from the top but Bertoto keeps moving.
Bertoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhu defends well.
Chong Zhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bertoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zhu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zhu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zhu throws a strike aimed at the side of Bertoto's head but Bertoto avoids it well.
Bertoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zhu off and has taken his back!
Bertoto not allowing Zhu to control his hands.
Bertoto is hanging on to Zhu's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bertoto punches Zhu on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Bertoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bertoto, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Bertoto!
A less than humble Valerio Bertoto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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