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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barhydt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Barhydt's choice of entrance music: Black and Yellow- by: Wiz Khalifa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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210 cm
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300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Fortuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Barhydt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortuna has a takedown stuffed.
Barhydt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortuna counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barhydt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barhydt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fortuna is looking to take a break and control but Barhydt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortuna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barhydt, who protects the arm well.
Barhydt is looking to reverse the position.
Fortuna moves into full mount!
Barhydt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barhydt is squirming around, avoiding Fortuna's attempts to control the action.
Fortuna looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barhydt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barhydt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fortuna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fortuna is thwarting Barhydt's attempts to control the position.
Barhydt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barhydt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fortuna trying to control but Barhydt is working from the bottom.
Fortuna drops back looking for a leg! Barhydt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barhydt manages to kick Fortuna off! Fortuna jumps back into Barhydt's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barhydt has an active guard here but Fortuna has managed to pass into half guard.
Barhydt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortuna trying to control the pace.
Barhydt actively working from the bottom here.
Fortuna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fortuna is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barhydt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barhydt tries to hold on but Fortuna pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barhydt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barhydt tries to escape but Fortuna is in control.
Fortuna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barhydt keeps working.
Fortuna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barhydt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fortuna's best efforts.
Fortuna is looking to take a break and control but Barhydt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fortuna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fortuna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fortuna checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortuna fails with the takedown
and Barhydt counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Fortuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuna is breathing heavily.
Fortuna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barhydt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barhydt looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortuna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Fortuna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barhydt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barhydt lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Terrance Fortuna has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fortuna.
Barhydt clinches.
Fortuna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barhydt lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Barhydt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barhydt manages to break the clinch.
Barhydt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortuna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barhydt's guard.
Fortuna throws a big right hand that misses.
Fortuna pushing down on Barhydt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barhydt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barhydt.
Barhydt keeping moving, preventing Fortuna from controlling successfully.
Barhydt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna throwing strikes from guard but Barhydt blocks nicely.
Barhydt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barhydt is breathing heavily.
Fortuna wants to control from the top but Barhydt keeps moving.
Barhydt has his foot on Fortuna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortuna works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortuna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fortuna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barhydt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barhydt tries to clinch up but Fortuna circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barhydt.
Fortuna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barhydt sprawls well. Barhydt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortuna gets slowly back to his feet.
Barhydt looks to land a right hand but Fortuna moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barhydt gets caught flat footed, as Fortuna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fortuna wants to pass the guard but Barhydt is keeping the position.
Fortuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Barhydt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barhydt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortuna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortuna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortuna advances position into side control!
Barhydt is not content to let Fortuna control the position.
Fortuna in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barhydt is trying to improve his position.
Fortuna tries for a kimura but Barhydt is defending well.
Fortuna is looking to take a break and control but Barhydt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortuna controls the position from side control.
Barhydt is trying to get back to half guard.
Fortuna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fortuna advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barhydt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barhydt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fortuna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barhydt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barhydt wants to improve his position but Fortuna is controlling well.
Barhydt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barhydt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Barhydt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Terrance Fortuna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fortuna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barhydt is fending him off so far but Fortuna persists. Nope, Barhydt circles away and we're back to standing.
Barhydt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortuna shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fortuna trying to control but Barhydt is working from the bottom.
Barhydt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barhydt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortuna preventing the sweep.
Barhydt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fortuna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Terrance Fortuna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortuna trying to pass the guard but Barhydt defending well.
Fortuna is thwarting Barhydt's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortuna wants to take a breather but Barhydt is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barhydt is looking to improve his position.
Fortuna slips a nice elbow through Barhydt's hands, connecting with Barhydt's forehead.
Barhydt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barhydt.
Fortuna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barhydt looking for a guillotine here but Fortuna defends easily.
Fortuna passes into half guard.
Barhydt actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Fortuna there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Fortuna.
Fortuna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barhydt looks a forlorn figure.
Barhydt is bucking up trying to escape but Fortuna cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fortuna looking to finish Barhydt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barhydt!
Barhydt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fortuna lands a big shot there that rocks Barhydt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fortuna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortuna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fortuna is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barhydt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barhydt regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna throwing shots but Barhydt is blocking nicely.
Barhydt looking for submissions off his back.
Fortuna wants to free his trapped foot but Barhydt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fortuna passes to full mount!
Barhydt is trying to escape the mount.
Barhydt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Fortuna controlling the position easily from mount.
Fortuna trying to control but Barhydt is having none of it.
Barhydt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fortuna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barhydt keeps working.
Fortuna 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortuna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Fortuna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fortuna 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Fortuna!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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