|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michou Coeur de lynx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Coeur de lynx might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Berserkid. Coeur de lynx has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
|
|
|
180 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
192 cm
21
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
| |
|
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 Montreal, Michou Coeur de lynx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Diaz! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coeur de lynx shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coeur de lynx as he avoids it easily. Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coeur de lynx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat. Coeur de lynx dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Coeur de lynx's head and hops out. Coeur de lynx is breathing heavily. Diaz dives in and grabs Coeur de lynx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coeur de lynx pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out. Michou Coeur de lynx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Diaz. Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coeur de lynx tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coeur de lynx to the ground. Coeur de lynx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No luck for Coeur de lynx with that takedown attempt. Coeur de lynx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz. Coeur de lynx is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Coeur de lynx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz with a poor takedown and Coeur de lynx counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz. Diaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coeur de lynx manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Coeur de lynx has wrist control. Coeur de lynx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Coeur de lynx is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coeur de lynx was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard. Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coeur de lynx swivels though and keeps the full guard. Diaz advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz stands up and beckons Coeur de lynx to his feet. Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coeur de lynx is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Coeur de lynx circles away and we're back to standing. Diaz shoots in but Coeur de lynx avoids the takedown attempt easily. Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coeur de lynx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat. Horrible takedown by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Coeur de lynx which made him look bad. Coeur de lynx throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coeur de lynx pinned against the cage. Coeur de lynx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Diaz blocks a jab. Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard. Diaz wants to pass the guard but Coeur de lynx is keeping the position. Diaz pushes down on Coeur de lynx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Diaz dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz fails to land the takedown. Diaz shoots for a takedown but Coeur de lynx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coeur de lynx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat. Michou Coeur de lynx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Diaz. Coeur de lynx stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Diaz does no damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Coeur de lynx moves into the clinch. Coeur de lynx slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Coeur de lynx.
Coeur de lynx manages to break the clinch.
Coeur de lynx clinches. Coeur de lynx misses with some punches.
Coeur de lynx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coeur de lynx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Diaz tries for a kimura but Coeur de lynx is defending well. Coeur de lynx is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz tries for a kimura but Coeur de lynx is defending well. Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coeur de lynx, who protects the arm well. Diaz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Coeur de lynx is trying to escape and Diaz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Coeur de lynx is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diaz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Diaz!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
40% |
|
|
|
|
|
|