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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Bloody Roots. Dante Fertit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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273 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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235 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Dante Fertit has been cut.
Fertit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Fertit sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fertit chips away with some ground and pound.
Fertit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!
Fertit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fertit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fertit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fertit stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torres is trying to control Fertit's posture but Fertit avoids it.
Fertit tries to move to mount but Torres blocks the move with his legs.
Fertit controlling from side mount.
Fertit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fertit wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is trying to escape the position but Fertit is controlling the position.
Fertit is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
Fertit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Fertit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fertit wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Fertit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fertit is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fertit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Fertit just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fertit.
Torres tests Fertit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit slips a jab from Torres.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Fertit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fertit manages to avoid it.
Fertit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fertit somewhat.
Fertit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fertit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres misses with a body shot
and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fertit controls the position.
Fertit wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Fertit working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertit trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Fertit's cut.
That's time! Fertit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torres misses with a jab to the body
and Fertit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fertit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Fertit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Fertit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torres misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
Fertit trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertit takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fertit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fertit is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres is staying active underneath Fertit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dante Fertit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Fertit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres trying to hold on to Fertit's head to control him but Fertit postures up.
Torres is not content to let Fertit control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Fertit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torres throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fertit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Fertit controlling the position easily from mount.
Fertit raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit controlling his opponent.
Fertit landing punches.
Fertit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fertit's guard. A big mistake from Fertit there, giving up the dominant position!
Torres stops Fertit from standing up.
Fertit is pulling down on Torres's head to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Fertit just wasn't active enough.
Torres misses with a jab to the body
and Fertit counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Fertit defends easily.
Fertit looking to pass the guard.
Fertit trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Fertit just wasn't active enough.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fertit counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fertit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Fertit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fertit counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Fertit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fertit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fertit is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is being controlled here.
Fertit taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fertit is looking for a kimura here.
Fertit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fertit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Fertit sits in half guard.
Fertit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fertit is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Fertit trying to control the pace.
That's two 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.
Fertit wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Fertit wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fertit decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fertit walks into a straight right hand from Torres.
Torres swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fertit counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Fertit controlling the position easily from mount.
Fertit working Torres over with strikes here.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't escape the position.
Fertit controlling the pace for now.
Fertit prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Fertit content just to control the position here.
Fertit with good strikes from the mount here!
Fertit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fertit's guard. A big mistake from Fertit there, giving up the dominant position!
Fertit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fertit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Fertit postures up.
Ground and pound from Fertit.
Fertit stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Torres to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertit shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fertit trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Fertit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fertit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Fertit!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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