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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.
Bertino is breathing heavily.
Bertino is trying to break free.#BC2#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertino, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REF3#
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!#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.
Fitzwater scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Fitzwater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bertino has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.
#REF3#
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.#CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
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.#R2#
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.#CL2#
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.#TD2#
Fitzwater manages to pull guard.
#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD2#
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.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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!#REF3#
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!#R3##CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T1#
Fitzwater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T2#
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.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.
Fitzwater with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Bertino is rocked!#BC2#
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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Event:
HFA 9
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
O War moves away from the strike by Bertino.
O War keeps the fight on the outside.
Bertino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O War misses with a wild body shot.
Bertino misses with a wild combination.
Bertino throws a combination that misses
and O War counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bertino moves in looking to clinch but O War pushes him off.
Juan Bertino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O War jabs Bertino right on the nose. Bertino blinks but takes it well.
Bertino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O War tests Bertino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O War punishes Bertino's body with a nice straight punch.
Bertino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Bertino is rocked!
Bertino drops his hands for a split second and O War immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bertino face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. O War follows up with a right hand that knocks Bertino into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Man O War!
Man O War decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Juan Bertino was interviewed post fight and said 'Remember my name hijo de puta cartel'. |
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Event:
HFA 4
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bertino!
Bertino tries to clinch but Rice moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rice misses the target.
Rice lands a glancing blow to the side of Bertino's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bertino can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Rice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bertino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertino misses with a few strikes there.
Rice is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bertino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rice tried to counter with a leg kick but Bertino avoided it.
Bertino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rice paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Bertino swats away the attempt to clinch by Rice.
Bertino throws a series of punches but Rice avoids them all with ease.
Bertino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rice throwing a counter right hand but Bertino manages to avoid it.
Bertino darts in trying to clinch
letting Rice counter with a right hand.
Bertino throws a series of strikes that have Rice backpedaling.
Rice throws a sloppy head kick and Bertino moves out of range easily.
Bertino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Rice closes the distance and pushes Bertino back into the cage.
Rice looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rice looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bertino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rice has Bertino pressed against the cage.
Rice lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2##BC#
Rice breaks from the clinch.
Bertino fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Rice has Bertino up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Rice lands a knee to the body.
Rice scores with a hook to the body.
Bertino wants to get back to striking at distance but Rice won't allow it.
Come on Rice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rice tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertino avoids it.
Rice lands a good knee to the midsection. Bertino won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Bertino wants a takedown but no success here.
Rice is stalling here.
Rice has Bertino pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rice for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Rice tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bertino avoids it.
Rice stalls.
Bertino has a couple of punches blocked by Rice.
A knee to the head by Rice.
Bertino tries to break the clinch but Rice is controlling the position.
Bertino blocks a body shot from Rice. #T4#
Rice is pushing Bertino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Rice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertino closes the distance but Rice moves to the side
and Rice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juan Bertino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bertino fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Bertino.
Bertino tries to clinch but Rice moves away
and Rice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rice has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rice has Bertino pressed against the cage.
Rice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Rice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bertino throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Bertino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bertino's elbow.
Rice has had enough of the clinch but Bertino keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Rice manages to break the clinch.
Rice throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Rice drives through with a takedown into Bertino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bertino wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rice manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Bertino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Rice is taking a breather. Bertino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rice is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rice uses his free foot to push down on Bertino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bertino. #SUB#
Rice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bertino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rice with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Bertino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rice controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice raining down shots from the mount!
Rice looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Rice working for a guillotine from mount but Bertino is in no mood to give up.
Edward Rice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Bertino is looking to get to half guard.
Bertino is breathing heavily.
Rice landing shots from mount.
Rice controlling the pace for now.
Rice breaks from Bertino's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rice scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bertino?
#T4#
Rice looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bertino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bertino is bucking up trying to escape but Rice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rice cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice cracks Bertino with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Bertino is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Rice dominated that second round.
That's time! Rice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bertino has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rice.
Bertino is still on wobbly legs! Can Rice finish him?
Bertino bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rice comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Bertino falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Bertino was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Rice!
Edward Rice bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Juan Bertino was interviewed post fight and said 'Remember my name hijo de puta cartel'. |
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