PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael G Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Fitton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

G Dias
vs
Fitton

188 cm
20
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael G Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Fitton!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
G Dias shoots in for a double leg but Fitton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

G Dias shoots in and bounces Fitton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

G Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, G Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Fitton's legs - danger averted.
G Dias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitton on the ground.
Fitton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for G Dias!
Fitton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fitton throwing strikes here but G Dias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
G Dias avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fitton.
Fitton wants to control the pace but G Dias is squirming around nicely.
G Dias wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
G Dias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fitton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fitton tries to control but G Dias wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Dias wants to try and get back to his feet.
G Dias can't escape the position.
G Dias has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fitton's lack of action.
Still in half guard, Fitton seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rick Fitton.
G Dias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitton leaves G Dias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael G Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
G Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitton sprawls well. He's pushed G Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

G Dias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitton gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in G Dias's guard.

G Dias has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fitton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for G Dias.
G Dias tries to get back to half guard but can't.

G Dias sneaks out the side door and pushes Fitton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
G Dias shoots in but Fitton avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitton wants to clinch up but G Dias keeps it at a distance.
Fitton shoots in for a double leg but G Dias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

G Dias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitton's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fitton looks gassed!
G Dias throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
G Dias stopping the sweep attempt from Fitton.
G Dias wants to control from the top but Fitton keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fitton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but G Dias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
G Dias makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafael G Dias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from G Dias.
Rafael G Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
G Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

G Dias gets a takedown into half guard.
Fitton is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. G Dias lands a nice short elbow.
G Dias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

G Dias is trying to work for a kimura but Fitton is defending well.
Fitton works his way to full guard. Good work.
G Dias lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

G Dias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fitton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of G Dias, into his guard.

Fitton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fitton is breathing heavily.

Fitton gets caught flat footed, as G Dias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
G Dias lands a couple of elbows.
Fitton wants to sweep here but G Dias controlling him for the moment.

G Dias 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Dias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
G Dias scoring with some ground and pound.

G Dias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitton dives on top into guard.

Fitton gets to his feet - G Dias follows without any prompting.
Fitton leaves G Dias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael G Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
G Dias leaves Fitton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

G Dias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitton pushes G Dias off but G Dias dives into side control.
G Dias cracks Fitton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
G Dias working the ground and pound.
Fitton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
G Dias trying to control the action but Fitton is working from the bottom.
G Dias looks up at the clock and then as Fitton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, G Dias smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

G Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitton has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitton is working to avoid the ground and pound but G Dias connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
G Dias cracks Fitton with a big elbow.
G Dias is working Fitton over with some ground and pound from side control.

Fitton is rocked!

G Dias is trying to get an arm triangle but Fitton is defending well.

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

G Dias is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitton has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitton is not content to let G Dias control the position.
G Dias advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael G Dias dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

G Dias looking to score a takedown here. Fitton is defending well but G Dias drives through and ends up in Fitton's guard.
Fitton trying to keep a closed guard but G Dias is proving a slippery customer.
Fitton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in G Dias's guard.
G Dias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if G Dias tries to get out of the position.

G Dias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

G Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitton wants to control from the top but G Dias keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

G Dias pushes Fitton off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by G Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitton which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitton.
Fitton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
G Dias tries for a takedown but Fitton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitton lands with a kick to the temple. G Dias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fitton tries to clinch but G Dias is having none of it.
G Dias misses with a takedown attempt - Fitton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael G Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.

G Dias looking to score a takedown here. Fitton is defending well but G Dias drives through and ends up in Fitton's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
G Dias preventing the sweep.

G Dias 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.
Fitton keeping moving, preventing G Dias from controlling successfully.
G Dias scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitton keeping moving, preventing G Dias from controlling successfully.
G Dias lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
G Dias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
G Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

G Dias 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells G Dias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
G Dias connects with a couple of short punches.
G Dias trying to control but Fitton is working from the bottom.
Fitton has momentary wrist control but G Dias slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitton keeping moving, preventing G Dias from controlling successfully.
G Dias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells G Dias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

G Dias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
G Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
G Dias landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
G Dias with a nice head shot there.
Rick Fitton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael G Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
G Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitton can do to turn this around?
G Dias wants to control from the top but Fitton keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael G Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well G Dias 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael G Dias!