PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Os Mutantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mutantes's choice of entrance music: El Justiciero. On his way into the cage it seems that Renaldo Diaz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Renaldo Diaz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Diaz
vs
Mutantes

176 cm
23
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renaldo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Os Mutantes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Mutantes shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.

Mutantes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diaz has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutantes is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is really struggling to control Mutantes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mutantes trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutantes can't keep his opponent in guard - Diaz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Mutantes is having none of it.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mutantes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mutantes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.

Mutantes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mutantes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz wants to control but Mutantes is keeping busy.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutantes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz 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.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Mutantes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.

Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mutantes drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Mutantes off! Mutantes jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Mutantes is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Mutantes has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Mutantes is keeping busy.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Mutantes sits in half guard.
Mutantes throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.

Mutantes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mutantes.

Mutantes is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mutantes to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutantes looks gassed!
Diaz punching from the bottom.

Mutantes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mutantes.
Diaz wants to control but Mutantes is keeping busy.

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.
Diaz gets back to full guard.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mutantes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mutantes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz is trying to keep Mutantes in close.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Mutantes slips an elbow through the middle.
Mutantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Os Mutantes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diaz scores with a takedown into Mutantes's guard.
Diaz pushes down on Mutantes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mutantes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mutantes defending well though.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Mutantes defends it.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Diaz is working for a kimura but Mutantes is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to pass Mutantes's guard but actually Mutantes recovers to full guard.

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.
Mutantes keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Mutantes wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mutantes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Mutantes's legs - danger averted.

Mutantes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mutantes wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Mutantes is breathing heavily.

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.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutantes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutantes has escaped and now he's on top!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Mutantes from controlling successfully.
Mutantes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutantes defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutantes is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Mutantes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutantes is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Mutantes trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz wants to control but Mutantes is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

Mutantes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. Mutantes eventually gives up the hold.

Mutantes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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.
Mutantes uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Mutantes trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Mutantes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Mutantes has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Mutantes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diaz is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Os Mutantes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Diaz throws a body punch but Mutantes moves out of range.

Mutantes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mutantes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Mutantes postures up.

Mutantes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Mutantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mutantes is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz has his foot on Mutantes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mutantes works his way back into a safe position though.

Diaz is looking for a triangle but Mutantes pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Mutantes postures up.
Mutantes wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutantes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz looking to control.
Mutantes tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mutantes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mutantes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutantes advances position into side control!
Mutantes trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz wants to control but Mutantes postures up.

Mutantes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Os Mutantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Mutantes is controlling well.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Mutantes wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutantes stalling.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz tries to roll over but Mutantes keeps him under control.
Mutantes is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mutantes tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutantes lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Mutantes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Renaldo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutantes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Os Mutantes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mutantes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Os Mutantes!