PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Fernandez Rueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhael Yuri De Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Fernandez Rueda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fernandez Rueda
vs
Yuri De Guzman

195 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

169 cm
20
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Fernandez Rueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez Rueda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fernandez Rueda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Guzman stuffs the takedown.
De Guzman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez Rueda.
De Guzman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Guzman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fernandez Rueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez Rueda wants to clinch.
De Guzman takes a swing at Fernandez Rueda's ribcage but misses.
De Guzman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fernandez Rueda falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Guzman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Guzman avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Guzman punishes Fernandez Rueda's body with a nice straight punch.
De Guzman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fernandez Rueda at a distance.
Fernandez Rueda closes the distance and clinches up with De Guzman, looking for a takedown. Fernandez Rueda pushes De Guzman against the cage but De Guzman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez Rueda is breathing heavily.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandez Rueda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman lands a jab to the head.
De Guzman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandez Rueda rather than just go for the knockout.
De Guzman misses with a wild body shot.
De Guzman throws a series of punches but Fernandez Rueda moves out of range.
Fernandez Rueda shoots and misses
and De Guzman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez Rueda is just out of range.
De Guzman throws a shot to the body.
Fernandez Rueda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman lands a nice looking body shot.
De Guzman thuds a left hand into Fernandez Rueda's body.
De Guzman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Guzman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Guzman. Fernandez Rueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez Rueda was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Guzman scores with a hook to the body. Fernandez Rueda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Guzman lands a jab to Fernandez Rueda's midsection.
De Guzman thuds a left hand into Fernandez Rueda's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman throws a shot to the body.
De Guzman lands a body shot.
De Guzman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernandez Rueda.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fernandez Rueda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab from De Guzman.
Fernandez Rueda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Guzman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernandez Rueda tries to move into range but De Guzman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez Rueda was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman jabs at Fernandez Rueda's body.
Fernandez Rueda misses with a looping right.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez Rueda is just out of range.
De Guzman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez Rueda swivels and escapes.
De Guzman lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandez Rueda looks to clinch
and De Guzman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Fernandez Rueda moves out of range.
Fernandez Rueda takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Guzman lands a nice looking body shot.
De Guzman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fernandez Rueda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Guzman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Fernandez Rueda moves out of range.
De Guzman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez Rueda was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.
De Guzman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez Rueda manages to avoid it.
Fernandez Rueda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Guzman scores with a three punch combo!
De Guzman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Guzman swinging wildly here.
Fernandez Rueda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman connects with a looping right hand.
De Guzman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernandez Rueda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Guzman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Guzman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Guzman.
De Guzman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez Rueda moves away.
Fernandez Rueda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Guzman.
De Guzman stuns Fernandez Rueda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for De Guzman.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez Rueda is just out of range.
De Guzman lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Guzman works over Fernandez Rueda's head and body with a nice combination.
De Guzman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fernandez Rueda tries a head kick but it misses.
De Guzman throws a body punch but Fernandez Rueda moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhael Yuri De Guzman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

De Guzman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez Rueda moves away.
Fernandez Rueda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Guzman counters with a nice body shot.
Fernandez Rueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Guzman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandez Rueda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Guzman lands with a nice body punch.
De Guzman stuns Fernandez Rueda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Guzman scores with a jab.
De Guzman dodges the punch combination from Fernandez Rueda.
Fernandez Rueda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego Fernandez Rueda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Guzman takes a swing at Fernandez Rueda's ribcage but misses.
Fernandez Rueda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Guzman misses the shot to the body.
Fernandez Rueda shoots in looking for a takedown. De Guzman tries to sprawl out of it but Fernandez Rueda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Guzman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Guzman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De Guzman lands a slapping body shot.
Fernandez Rueda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Guzman takes a swing at Fernandez Rueda's ribcage but misses.
De Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Guzman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fernandez Rueda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez Rueda is just out of range.
Fernandez Rueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fernandez Rueda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Guzman takes a swing at Fernandez Rueda's ribcage but misses.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez Rueda is just out of range.
Mikhael Yuri De Guzman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez Rueda falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Guzman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fernandez Rueda thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to de liver by De Guzman. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fernandez Rueda might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Guzman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Guzman. Fernandez Rueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Guzman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernandez Rueda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Guzman misses with a two punch combination.
De Guzman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for De Guzman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Guzman looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandez Rueda is just out of range.
De Guzman lands a jab to the nose.
Fernandez Rueda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Guzman.
De Guzman thows a body shot but no joy.
Fernandez Rueda misses with a double jab
and De Guzman counters with a one-two to the body.
De Guzman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Guzman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez Rueda was well out of range. Poor timing from De Guzman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Rueda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Fernandez Rueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Guzman connects with a jab.
De Guzman takes a swing at Fernandez Rueda's ribcage but misses.
Fernandez Rueda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Guzman. Fernandez Rueda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernandez Rueda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Guzman throws a one two combo.
Jab, jab by De Guzman - just one landing.

Fernandez Rueda is rocked!
De Guzman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Fernandez Rueda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Guzman lands a right hook to the body.
De Guzman connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Guzman digs a good body shot into Fernandez Rueda's ribs.
De Guzman stuns Fernandez Rueda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fernandez Rueda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by De Guzman there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Guzman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fernandez Rueda's head backwards.
De Guzman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fernandez Rueda seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. De Guzman shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fernandez Rueda is backing up but De Guzman catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fernandez Rueda covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! De Guzman Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhael Yuri De Guzman!