PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nat Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nat Turner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Fagundes
vs
Turner

174 cm
24
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Fagundes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nat Turner!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Fagundes moves out of range.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fagundes rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Diego Fagundes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fagundes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner throws a body punch but Fagundes moves out of range.
Nat Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Fagundes saw that one coming.
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Fagundes blocks a jab.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner throws the left hand but Fagundes avoids the punch easily.
Fagundes dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagundes.
Turner misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Fagundes's head and hops out.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagundes manages to avoid it.
Nat Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner looks to land a combination but Fagundes avoids it well.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Fagundes. Fagundes gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Fagundes moves away and avoids it.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagundes moves away.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner looks gassed!
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Fagundes moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Fagundes avoids a punch combination nicely.

Fagundes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Fagundes wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it.
Fagundes wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.

Fagundes 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.
Fagundes wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fagundes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fagundes 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.
Fagundes is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nat Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Fagundes'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.

Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Fagundes fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Fagundes shoots in.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws a body punch but Fagundes moves out of range.
Nat Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fagundes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fagundes trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fagundes looking to pass the guard.
Fagundes is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but Fagundes has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Turner is breathing heavily.
Fagundes wants to control the pace but Turner is squirming around nicely.
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Fagundes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turner and Fagundes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fagundes trying to control the position but Turner is working away.

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.

Fagundes tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
Fagundes trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Fagundes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fagundes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fagundes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Fagundes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Fagundes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner wants to control but Fagundes postures up.

Fagundes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagundes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Fagundes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Fagundes's cut.
That's time! Fagundes'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!

Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Fagundes avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner swinging wilding here.
Fagundes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Fagundes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fagundes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fagundes fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagundes manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a body punch but Fagundes moves out of range.
Diego Fagundes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws the left hand but Fagundes avoids the punch easily.

Fagundes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turner napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Fagundes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fagundes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fagundes trying to control the position but Turner is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fagundes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turner, who protects the arm well.

Fagundes swings around for an armbar but Turner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fagundes's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes wants to sweep but no luck.

Fagundes has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Fagundes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fagundes is on top in guard.
Fagundes advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fagundes.
Turner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Fagundes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fagundes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fagundes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Fagundes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fagundes 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Fagundes!