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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bernasconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Bernasconi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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168 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bernasconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortune swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernasconi.
Bernasconi clinches.
Bernasconi working aggressively here.
Bernasconi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bernasconi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernasconi prevents a body shot from Fortune.
Bernasconi throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Fortune as the two fighters clinch.
Fortune controlling the action here for a moment.
Bernasconi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Bernasconi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bernasconi presses Fortune against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Bernasconi misses with the head strike.
Bernasconi blocks a body shot from Fortune.
Bernasconi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bernasconi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fortune avoiding damage.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Bernasconi.
Good body shot from Fortune.
Fortune taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bernasconi misses with the head strike.
Bernasconi misses with a punch to the body.
Bernasconi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernasconi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bernasconi tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune lands an uppercut.
It looks like Mark Bernasconi has been cut.
A short right from Fortune.
Bernasconi is trying to break the clinch but Fortune is controlling him.
Bernasconi breaks the clinch.
Bernasconi looks to clinch
and Fortune decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernasconi's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fortune stopping the sweep attempt from Bernasconi.
Bernasconi controls Fortune momentarily but Fortune frees himself.
Fortune has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bernasconi is proving hard to escape from.
Fortune trying to control but Bernasconi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernasconi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fortune stays in close to Bernasconi's body and controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up
and Fortune counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bernasconi tries to roll over but Fortune keeps him under control.
Fortune perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bernasconi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fortune.
Fortune wants to control but Bernasconi is keeping him busy.
Bernasconi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fortune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernasconi wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernasconi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fortune looking to control but Bernasconi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortune fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bernasconi is bucking up trying to escape but Fortune cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fortune tries to control but Bernasconi wriggling away.
Fortune is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fortune takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortune can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernasconi is looking to escape.
Fortune working Bernasconi over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Fortune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Bernasconi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fortune dives in and scores a takedown into Bernasconi's guard.
Fortune stands up over Bernasconi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bernasconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fortune.
Fortune wants to control from the top but Bernasconi keeps moving.
Fortune stands up over Bernasconi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fortune trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernasconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortune cracks Bernasconi with a solid left hand.
Fortune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernasconi keeping moving, preventing Fortune from controlling successfully.
Bernasconi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bernasconi tries to get out of the position.
Bernasconi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fortune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortune missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernasconi wants to sweep here but Fortune controlling him for the moment.
Fortune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortune landing some decent shots from guard.
Fortune wants to control from the top but Bernasconi keeps moving.
Fortune trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernasconi looking to control but Fortune passes into half guard.
Bernasconi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fortune on the ground.
Bernasconi is staying active underneath Fortune, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fortune looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fortune is looking to take a break and control but Bernasconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fortune trying to control the action but Bernasconi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grant Fortune.
Fortune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bernasconi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Bernasconi lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Bernasconi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bernasconi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernasconi throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune lands a body shot.
Bernasconi lands with a left to the head.
Bernasconi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernasconi tries to clinch up
and Fortune counters with a takedown into side control.
Fortune misses with the ground and pound.
Fortune is looking to take a break and control but Bernasconi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortune creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune 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 Bernasconi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bernasconi struggling a bit here.
Fortune lands some shots froms side control.
Fortune working the ground and pound.
Fortune working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Grant Fortune has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernasconi is not content to let Fortune control the position.
Fortune lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortune tries to score with some ground and pound. Bernasconi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fortune working the ground and pound from side control.
Bernasconi sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Fortune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Bernasconi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bernasconi closes the distance but Fortune moves to the side
and Fortune decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernasconi's guard.
Bernasconi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fortune.
Bernasconi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fortune puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bernasconi has hold of Fortune's hands but Fortune slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fortune sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fortune throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fortune winds up and cracks Bernasconi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fortune drops an elbow to the side of Bernasconi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernasconi is not content to let Fortune control the position.
Fortune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortune is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernasconi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bernasconi won't allow Fortune to pass to mount.
Bernasconi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fortune in particular looking to stall.
Fortune looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fortune thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bernasconi manages to get to full guard.
Fortune 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.
Fortune throwing strikes from guard but Bernasconi blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fortune is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Bernasconi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fortune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fortune controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fortune throws a big right hand that misses.
Fortune throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernasconi is adopting a defensive guard.
Bernasconi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fortune has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mark Bernasconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernasconi is not content to let Fortune control the position.
Fortune lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bernasconi down.
Fortune lands a few punches from side control.
Fortune misses with the ground and pound.
Fortune trying to control the position but Bernasconi is working away.
Bernasconi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortune working the ground and pound from side control.
Fortune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fortune trying to control the position but Bernasconi is working away.
Fortune in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Fortune seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fortune scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortune trying to control the action but Bernasconi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Fortune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortune winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Fortune!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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