PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhael Yuri De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basso Toscano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yuri De Guzman
vs
Toscano

169 cm
18
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Basso Toscano!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toscano misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toscano.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Toscano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toscano.
Toscano misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
De Guzman avoids the head kick by Toscano.
De Guzman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toscano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Toscano dives in and grabs De Guzman's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Guzman pushes down on Toscano's head and hops out.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
Toscano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toscano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Toscano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basso Toscano.

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.
Toscano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Guzman sprawls well. De Guzman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toscano gets slowly back to his feet.
Toscano connects with a high kick.
Toscano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toscano lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Guzman takes a step back to recover.
Toscano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Guzman defends it nicely.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toscano moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toscano shoots for a takedown but De Guzman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Toscano tries a head kick but it misses.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Toscano or perhaps it was just good defense by De Guzman which made him look bad.
Good leg kick by Toscano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toscano lands a head kick!
De Guzman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toscano shoots in for a double leg but De Guzman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toscano manages to avoid it.
De Guzman moves out of range of the body kick.
Toscano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Guzman's waist but De Guzman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toscano off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basso Toscano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Toscano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toscano avoids the body shot from De Guzman.
De Guzman swings for the body but Toscano moves out of range.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Toscano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Guzman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Guzman works Toscano's body with a nice hook.
Toscano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toscano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Guzman swivels and escapes.
Toscano shoots in for a takedown but De Guzman shows good takedown defense.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basso Toscano.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toscano moves away.
Basso Toscano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toscano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toscano is breathing heavily.
De Guzman thuds his right hand into Toscano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toscano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Guzman tries to avoid it but Toscano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Guzman to the ground. De Guzman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman thuds a left hand into Toscano's body.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toscano was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
Toscano throws a looping overhand right but De Guzman ducks down to avoid it.
De Guzman blocks a head kick by Toscano.
De Guzman lands a nice hook to Toscano's body. Toscano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Guzman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Guzman takes a swing at Toscano's ribcage but misses.
Toscano fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toscano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Guzman.
Toscano tries to clinch up but De Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toscano was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
Toscano lands a head kick!
De Guzman moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Toscano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Toscano seems to be looking for submissions.
De Guzman is trying to stand up here but Toscano is controlling him well.
De Guzman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toscano on the ground.

Toscano seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhael Yuri De Guzman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Toscano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Toscano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Guzman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Toscano looking to pass the guard.

Toscano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Toscano takes one to the chin there.
Toscano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toscano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Guzman sprawls well. De Guzman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toscano gets slowly back to his feet.
Toscano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Guzman is fending him off so far but Toscano persists. Nope, De Guzman circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basso Toscano.
Toscano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Guzman swivels and escapes.
De Guzman just misses with a punch to the body.
Toscano shoots for a takedown but De Guzman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman swings for the body but Toscano moves out of range.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot.
De Guzman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Guzman is looking to wear down Toscano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
Toscano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman jabs at Toscano's body.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
De Guzman takes a swing at Toscano's ribcage but misses.
Toscano tries to clinch up but De Guzman circles away and keeps his distance.
Toscano feints and then cracks De Guzman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Guzman down.
De Guzman stuffs the takedown attempt from Toscano. Toscano gets slowly back to his feet.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Toscano is just out of range.

That's four 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.
Toscano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is winning the standup battle so far.
Toscano closes the distance and clinches up with De Guzman, looking for a takedown. Toscano pushes De Guzman against the cage but De Guzman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Guzman jabs at Toscano's body.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toscano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toscano dives in and grabs De Guzman's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Guzman pushes down on Toscano's head and hops out.
De Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikhael Yuri De Guzman.
I think De Guzman 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!

Mikhael Yuri De Guzman wins by unanimous decision!