BTP 01: Here comes the pain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Cortisso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Macey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cortisso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pidzama Porno - Zabilem go. Rob Macey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cortisso
vs
Macey

187 cm
20
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
234 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Cortisso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Macey!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Macey gets a clinch.
Cortisso tries to score a body lock takedown but Macey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cortisso.
Macey is pressed up against the cage. Cortisso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macey down to the mat. Macey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Cortisso. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Macey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Macey wants to stand but Cortisso has his arm trapped.
Cortisso is looking for a sweep.
Macey wants to stand but Cortisso has his arm trapped.
Cortisso is trying to control Macey's posture but Macey avoids it.
Cortisso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Cortisso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cortisso misses with a takedown
and Macey counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortisso throws a nice looking combination but Macey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cortisso misses with a takedown attempt

and Macey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cortisso is breathing heavily.

Macey gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cortisso throws a head kick but Macey moves out of range.
Macey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macey lands with a slapping head kick.
Macey fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortisso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Macey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cortisso is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cortisso gets caught flat footed, as Macey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cortisso wants to sweep here but Macey controlling him for the moment.
Macey tries to stand but Cortisso is controlling from the bottom.
Macey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Macey gets to his feet. Cortisso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cortisso did well to prevent Macey getting side control.
Cortisso tries to kick Macey off but Macey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Macey decides to return to a standing position.
Macey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cortisso tries to clinch there but Macey circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Macey.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Macey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cortisso to his feet.
A punch combination from Macey misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortisso shoots in for a takedown but Macey shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Macey.
Macey throws a nice head kick!
Diego Cortisso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Macey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cortisso is trying to defend but Macey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macey wants to stand up but Cortisso has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Macey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macey is pressing down on Cortisso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cortisso is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortisso tries to get to full guard but Macey has control of the leg.
Macey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cortisso controls his leg.
Cortisso is looking for a sweep. Macey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Macey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cortisso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cortisso.
Macey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cortisso preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Macey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cortisso misses with a double jab.
Cortisso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Macey counters with a head kick. That will keep Cortisso thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Cortisso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macey to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Macey stands and steps away. Cortisso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Macey cracks the inside of Cortisso's front leg.
Cortisso looks to land a right hand but Macey moved out of range.
Cortisso tries to clinch up.
Diego Cortisso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macey throws a head kick that Cortisso semi-blocks.
Cortisso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macey avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey shoots for a double leg takedown but Cortisso sprawls well. He's pushed Macey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cortisso throws a head kick that misses
and Macey counters with a left and a right that stings Cortisso.
Macey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cortisso sprawls well. Cortisso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macey gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego Cortisso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Macey.

Macey moves into the clinch.
Macey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortisso has Macey pressed against the cage, preventing Macey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cortisso can't get the takedown.

Macey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortisso throws a left and a right that both miss

and Macey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cortisso is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cortisso controls his leg.
Cortisso tries to get to full guard but Macey has control of the leg.
Macey wants to get back to his feet.
Macey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macey wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortisso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macey is working away from the top position though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macey throws a head kick that misses.
Macey throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cortisso takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cortisso throws a jab but it's blocked by Macey.
Cortisso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cortisso's knee momentarily.
Macey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cortisso takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortisso.
Macey lands the left hand.

Macey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Macey trying to control the pace.
Rob Macey has got the better of the ground game so far.

Macey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cortisso to get to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cortisso as Macey shoots in.
Cortisso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortisso.
Macey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Macey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Macey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cortisso tries to avoid it but Macey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cortisso to the ground. Cortisso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macey swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortisso.
Macey fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macey.
Macey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortisso circles away quickly and effectively.
Macey tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortisso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macey tries to avoid it but Cortisso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macey to the ground. Macey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cortisso avoids the head kick by Macey.
Macey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cortisso missing with a left hand there. Macey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macey slips a jab from Cortisso.
Cortisso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macey tries to avoid it but Cortisso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macey to the ground. Macey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macey lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortisso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macey counters with a body kick that stops Cortisso in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Cortisso. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cortisso misses with a double jab
and Macey counters with a three punch combo that has Cortisso backing up. Cortisso nods at Macey to acknowledge the strikes.
Macey throws a head kick that Cortisso semi-blocks.
Cortisso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macey throws a head kick but Cortisso moves out of range.
Macey connects with a jab.
Cortisso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macey counters with a three punch combo that has Cortisso backing up. Cortisso nods at Macey to acknowledge the strikes.

Macey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cortisso sprawls well initially but Macey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cortisso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macey's back!

Macey is trying to defend against the choke here but Cortisso has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cortisso Tightens the hold and Macey taps out furiously! Cortisso displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Cortisso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicken George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camil Davids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chicken George has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

George
vs
Davids

175 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chicken George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camil Davids!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and George wants it to stay on the feet.
George lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by George.
George misses the shot to the body.

George drops Davids with a nice combination! George dives into Davids's guard, looking to finish!

Davids is rocked!

It looks like Camil Davids has been cut.
Davids looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George wants to get up but he can't break Davids's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Davids.
Davids trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davids's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

George decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Davids, up you get!
George lands with a nice body punch.
George thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from George.
Davids takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
George misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy left from George finds it's target.
George throws a head kick that Davids semi-blocks.
Nice jab there from George.
George lands a jab to Davids's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for George.
George's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and George duly obliges.
George throws a head kick that Davids semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davids.
Davids fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chicken George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camil Davids.
George punishes Davids's body with a nice straight punch.
George stuns Davids with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
George misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by George.
George throws a series of punches but Davids avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Davids on that attempt.
George tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davids was well out of range. Poor timing from George.

George gets caught flat footed, as Davids shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davids is controlling him.
George trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Davids drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davids jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davids throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George wants to stand and escape but Davids is having none of it.

Davids is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
George keeping moving, preventing Davids from controlling successfully.

Davids drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davids jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davids on the ground.

That's four 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
George fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davids looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
George misses with a two punch combination.
Davids fails with a takedown attempt.
Chicken George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Davids scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
George is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davids asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davids sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but George is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camil Davids'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.

George uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davids has time to react.
A punch combination from George misses.
George throws a right hand that Davids ducks under and follows up with a left that Davids also avoids with ease.
Davids shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George is looking to wear down Davids with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids ducks under a wild hook from George.
George throws a head kick but Davids moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Davids tries for a takedown but George sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George throws a sloppy head kick and Davids moves out of range easily.
A shot to de liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
George stuffs the takedown.
Chicken George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camil Davids.
Davids slips a jab from George.
George throws a head kick that misses.

Davids scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davids tries to advance to mount but George denies him.
George is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davids is controlling him well.
Davids trying to control the position but George is working away.
Davids throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids landing strikes.

Davids tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
George is trying to get back to his feet.

Davids is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. George knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
George is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Davids asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
George pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Davids shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches George napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Davids are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Davids works to advance to full mount. George defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Davids fails to move to back control.

Davids wants to finish this one by submission but George is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davids.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davids won't let George get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George tries to hold on but Davids postures up.
Davids looking to control but George is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Davids is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
George squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davids trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davids pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camil Davids showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Camil Davids's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davids avoids the head kick by George.
George misses with a double jab.
Chicken George is winning the standup battle so far.

George gets caught flat footed, as Davids shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Davids postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davids wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davids wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
George throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davids.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
George lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Davids decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davids slips a nice elbow through George's hands, connecting with George's forehead.
George is looking to escape.
Davids trying to control the action but George is working from the bottom.
George is in trouble now - Davids has advanced to mount!
George is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Davids forces the positional change into back control.
Davids misses with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davids patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
George looking very determined here, making life difficult for Davids.

Davids is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but George has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
George wants to get back to his feet.
Davids tries to get the hooks in deep but George pushed the leg off.
George wants to get back to his feet.
Davids is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften George up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George staying busy and making it hard for Davids to control.
George covering up well and avoiding damage.
George looking very determined here, making life difficult for Davids.

George is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

George showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Camil Davids comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davids has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camil Davids!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levi Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Diaz
vs
Ferreira

190 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levi Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leandro Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Ferreira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ferreira shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Ferreira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.

Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferreira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Ferreira is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz wants to stand but Ferreira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diaz is looking to clinch.

Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.

Diaz pulls guard successfully.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.

That's four 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.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Ferreira controlling him for the moment.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ferreira dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No luck for Ferreira with that takedown attempt.

Diaz pushes Ferreira up against the cage in a clinch.

Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz throwing shots but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
Diaz not doing much here.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Diaz tries to escape but Ferreira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Ferreira looking for the RNC.
Diaz tries to roll but Ferreira sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but Ferreira has full control of the position and if anything, Diaz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Diaz is really stuck here.
Ferreira softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Diaz just trying to survive but Ferreira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

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.
Diaz looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Diaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diaz trying to control the position but Ferreira manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz'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!

Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferreira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.

Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Ferreira wants a takedown.

Diaz decides to pull guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Ferreira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Diaz pulls Ferreira in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Diaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ferreira did well to prevent Diaz getting side control.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferreira!
Leandro Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Diaz goes for an armbar but Ferreira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferreira.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Levi Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Diaz!