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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fagundes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald De Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harald De Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Wolfe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Wolfe scores a takedown into full mount!
Fagundes gets back to half guard.
De Wolfe decides to return to a standing position.
Fagundes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Wolfe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fagundes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Wolfe manages to get himself to full guard.
De Wolfe trying to keep a closed guard but Fagundes is proving a slippery customer.
Fagundes looking to pass the guard.
Fagundes wants to stand but De Wolfe is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wolfe keeping full guard, as Fagundes tries to pass.
Fagundes stands and throws De Wolfe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fagundes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Wolfe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fagundes trying to control the action but De Wolfe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on De Wolfe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Wolfe defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Wolfe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fagundes but great work by De Wolfe.
Fagundes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fagundes wants to pass to mount but De Wolfe is defending the position.
De Wolfe is in trouble now - Fagundes has advanced to mount!
Fagundes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… De Wolfe turns into him and now he's in Fagundes's guard.
De Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Fagundes is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Wolfe won't allow Fagundes to sweep him here.
De Wolfe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Wolfe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fagundes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fagundes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Wolfe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Wolfe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald De Wolfe dominated that 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.
De Wolfe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Wolfe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Wolfe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fagundes. Fagundes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Wolfe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Wolfe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Wolfe trying to control the action but Fagundes is working from the bottom.
Fagundes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wolfe decides to stand and escape the position.
De Wolfe closes the distance and pushes Fagundes back into the cage.
De Wolfe with a knee to the head.
De Wolfe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fagundes or not.
Fagundes looking for a takedown.
De Wolfe gets underhooks to prevent Fagundes's takedown attempt.
Fagundes goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Wolfe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
A short right from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wolfe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
De Wolfe lands a nice shot to the body.
De Wolfe lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
De Wolfe with a knee to the head.
De Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fagundes's face.
De Wolfe lands a body shot.
De Wolfe landing knees to the head.
De Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
De Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fagundes's face.
Fagundes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Wolfe just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Wolfe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fagundes.
De Wolfe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fagundess head.
De Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fagundes blocks it with crossed arms.
De Wolfe is pressed up against the cage. Fagundes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Wolfe down to the mat. De Wolfe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Wolfe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Wolfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fagundes's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagundes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Wolfe counters with a stiff right hand.
De Wolfe gets a clinch.
Fagundes takes a shot to the head.
De Wolfe gets through Fagundes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fagundes drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Wolfe pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Wolfe takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Fagundes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fagundes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Wolfe tries a knee to the head but Fagundes blocks it.
Fagundes has De Wolfe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Wolfe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wolfe cracks Fagundes with a nice body shot.
De Wolfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fagundes has De Wolfe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Wolfe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Wolfe pushes Fagundes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fagundes trying to stall but De Wolfe improves his position.
De Wolfe lands a shot to the body.
Fagundes goes for a takedown attempt but De Wolfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harald De Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagundes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Wolfe. De Wolfe obviously looking to wear him down.
De Wolfe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fagundes is trying to defend but De Wolfe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fagundes tries to get to full guard but De Wolfe has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald De Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
De Wolfe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fagundes, pushing him back against the cage.
De Wolfe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fagundes wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Wolfe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fagundes's face.
A knee to the head by De Wolfe.
Fagundes takes a knee to the side of the body.
De Wolfe landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Wolfe pushes Fagundes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Wolfe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fagundes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
De Wolfe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagundes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Wolfe walks away with a smile on his face. Fagundes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from De Wolfe does it's job there.
De Wolfe cracks Fagundes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fagundes misses with a takedown attempt
and De Wolfe counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fagundes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagundes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Wolfe thows a body kick. Fagundes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Wolfe throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Wolfe connects with a jab.
De Wolfe darts in and clinches Fagundes up against the cage.
De Wolfe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fagundess head.
Fagundes goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Wolfe prevents it.
De Wolfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Wolfe with a knee to the head.
De Wolfe scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe digs a right hand into Fagundes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fagundes's gas tank.
De Wolfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Wolfe misses with a punch on the inside.
Fagundes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Wolfe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Wolfe pushes Fagundes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Wolfe tries a knee to the head but Fagundes blocks it.
De Wolfe scores with a shot to the side of Fagundes's head.
De Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fagundes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fagundes goes for a takedown attempt but De Wolfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Wolfe wants to land a leg kick but Fagundes is out of range.
De Wolfe misses with a wild body shot.
De Wolfe scores with a leg kick.
De Wolfe misses with a double jab.
Fagundes fails with the takedown
and De Wolfe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Wolfe darts in and clinches Fagundes up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fagundes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Wolfe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by De Wolfe.
De Wolfe scores with a shoulder strike.
De Wolfe working Fagundes over with knees to the body.
De Wolfe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fagundes avoids it.
Fagundes wants a takedown.
De Wolfe lands with a light punch inside.
De Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Wolfe.
Harald De Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Wolfe lands a body shot.
De Wolfe prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Wolfe pushes Fagundes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe lands a good knee to the midsection. Fagundes won't want to take too many of those.
De Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Fagundes blocks a body shot from De Wolfe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Wolfe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fagundes can't get the takedown.
Fagundes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fagundes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Wolfe cracks the inside of Fagundes's front leg.
Fagundes with a poor takedown
and De Wolfe counters with a leg kick.
De Wolfe clinches up against the cage.
A short right from De Wolfe.
De Wolfe lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Wolfe with a knee to the head.
De Wolfe misses with a knee strike.
Diego Fagundes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagundes tries a knee to the head but De Wolfe blocks it.
De Wolfe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald De Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Wolfe 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald De Wolfe!
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