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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Bertino (ranked 25583 p4p, 3987 weight class) and Dion Fitzwater (ranked 534 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertino comes into the arena with Juan Martha blaring out of the sound system. Bertino is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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182 cm 18 178 0 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm 21 185 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Counter fighter Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Inexperienced |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Bertino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dion Fitzwater! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage. Bertino is breathing heavily. Bertino is trying to break free.
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertino, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzwater. That's going to slow Bertino down. Bertino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater successfully pulls guard.
Fitzwater looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzwater, not yet. Bertino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzwater controlling the position. Fitzwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bertino is one step ahead there. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bertino prevents Fitzwater from getting back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fitzwater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bertino. That did some damage! Fitzwater plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage. Fitzwater scores with a shoulder strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzwater instigates a clinch. Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bertino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzwater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A lull in the action here.
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bertino has escaped the position, nice work there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bertino has escaped the position, nice work there. Fitzwater throwing shots but missing, from side control. Bertino can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. You can see the frustration on Bertino's face as Fitzwater controls the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Fitzwater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzwater. Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time. Juan Bertino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater. Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bertino as he avoids it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Bertino tries to keep at a distance but Fitzwater has taken the fight into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fitzwater scores with a head kick.
Bertino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bertino there as he acknowledges the shot. Fitzwater fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzwater rushes Bertino and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bertino tries to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling the position. Fitzwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bertino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stalling in the clinch from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzwater manages to pull guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzwater trying to control the position here. Let's hope that Fitzwater 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.
Fitzwater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertino is aware though and is defending well. Fitzwater has Bertino pulled in close to control his posture. Bertino won't allow Fitzwater to sweep him here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bertino is fighting to break Fitzwater's control of his arms but Fitzwater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bertino wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bertino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bertino is trying to defend but Fitzwater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fitzwater stops Bertino from getting back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fitzwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bertino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzwater. Fitzwater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
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Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertino, pushing him back against the cage. Fitzwater wants to take the fight to the mat but Bertino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzwater gets control of Bertino's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzwater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Fitzwater tries to strike from the bottom.
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzwater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bertino defends it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzwater 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.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzwater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzwater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fitzwater wants to stand up but Bertino is controlling him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzwater is defended easily by Bertino.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bertino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It looked like Bertino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Juan Bertino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage. Fitzwater with a knee to the head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Bertino is rocked!
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Oh Bertino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fitzwater lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bertino crumples to the floor! Fitzwater milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dion Fitzwater! The defeated Juan Bertino had this to say: 'Remember my name hijo de puta cartel'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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