PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Armando (ranked 3763 p4p, 3815 weight class) and Mawute Vudaga (ranked 409 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Armando
vs
Vudaga

175 cm
25
155
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
159
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Armando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mawute Vudaga!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vudaga misses with a double jab.
Vudaga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vudaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Armando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vudaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vudaga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armando is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armando lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando scores with a nice hook to the head.
Armando controlling the action here for a moment.
Armando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vudaga wants to break free but Armando has control.
Armando is leaning against Vudaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vudaga manages to break the clinch.
Vudaga swinging wildly here.
Armando looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vudaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armando counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vudaga thinking.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.

Armando gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vudaga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armando prevents it.
Vudaga tries to circle away but Armando has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Armando.
A shot in the inside from Armando.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vudaga has had enough of the clinch but Armando keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando gets through Vudaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armando lands with a right to the head.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando stands there with Vudaga around his waist. Vudaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Armando lands a right hand.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando has Vudaga pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Vudaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vudaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Armando is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Armando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vudaga.
Vudaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Vudaga is trying to break the clinch but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armando stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vudaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vudaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Armando has double underhooks.
Armando lands a body punch.
Vudaga looks winded!
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a hook that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Vudaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vudaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armando has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Armando instigates a clinch.

Vudaga pulls guard effortlessly.
Vudaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Vudaga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armando knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vudaga on the ground.
Vudaga pulls Armando in close to prevent any damage.
Armando throws an elbow that misses. Vudaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armando's guard. Nice move by Vudaga!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armando looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vudaga passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Vudaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando is working hard here to advance position.
Vudaga is nestled in close to Armando, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armando has hold of Vudaga's hands but Vudaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Vudaga decides to stand and escape the position.
Vudaga throws a series of punches but Armando avoids them all with ease.
Vudaga missing with a left hand there. Armando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Armando drives through and clinches with Vudaga against the cage.
Armando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vudaga can do to turn this around?
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando prevents Vudaga from breaking the clinch.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
Armando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vudaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armando smiles and moves away.

Armando pushes Vudaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armando lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vudaga can't get the takedown.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Armando to work.
Armando throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vudagas head.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vudaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armando - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vudaga can't break the clinch.
Armando is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Vudaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armando just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Armando.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Armando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Armando.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vudaga or not.
Vudaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armando to keep the fight standing.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Armando moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Armando.
Armando lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Armando scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armando lands a shot to the body.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vudaga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armando is defending well.
Vudaga fails to pull guard.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
Armando scores with a shoulder strike.
Armando working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vudaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vudaga tries to throw a body punch but Armando avoids it by throwing Vudaga back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Armando - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando stalls.
Vudaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando cracks Vudaga with a nice body shot.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
A short right from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Diego Armando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armando is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Armando.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Armando creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armando.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armando presses Vudaga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armando lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.
Armando pushes Vudaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armando just leaning against Vudaga, taking a breather.
Vudaga jumps guard but Armando stands there with Vudaga around his waist. Vudaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego Armando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawute Vudaga.
The referee calls for Armando to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armando lands with a short shot to the head.
Armando lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
A right hand to the body from Armando.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armando.
Armando lands a shoulder strike.
Armando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Armando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armando lands with a light punch inside.
Armando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vudaga backwards.

Vudaga is rocked!
Armando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vudaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Armando finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armando effectively controlling the action here.
Armando is working Vudaga over against the cage.
Armando makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armando.
Armando lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vudaga to his knees! Armando keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
In defeat, Mawute Vudaga stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is but a speedbump in my life of many. Tonight we mourn and tomorrow we go again.'.