PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Thuram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faustos comes to the cage accompanied by Heartbeats. Thuram has chosen Dario G - Carneval de Paris as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Faustos
vs
Thuram

188 cm
24
211 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
208 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Faustos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcel Thuram!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thuram scores with a jab to the head.

Faustos has Thuram up against the cage in a clinch.
Faustos tries to land a knee to the head but Thuram blocks with his arms.

Thuram manages to break the clinch.

Faustos moves into the clinch.
Faustos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faustos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faustos lands a hook that snaps the head of Thuram backwards.
Thuram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Diego Faustos has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Faustos.
Faustos can't find room to land a body shot as Thuram controls the action.
Thuram can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faustos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faustos looking to throw knees to the head but Thuram is blocking nicely.
Faustos leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos scores with a shoulder strike.
Faustos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thuram is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faustos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Faustos lands with a right to the head.
Faustos landing knees to the head.
Faustos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Faustos.
Faustos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thuram up against the cage.
Thuram avoiding damage as Faustos throws knees to the body.
Faustos connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuram wants to stall.
Faustos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faustos lands a nice shot to the body.
Thuram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Faustos.

Thuram's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Faustos.
Thuram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faustos jabs at Thuram's body.
Thuram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thuram drops his hands momentarily and Faustos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Faustos scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thuram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faustos throws out a loose jab but Thuram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faustos looks to land a combination. Thuram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Faustos misses with a body shot.
Faustos tries to close the distance and clinch but Thuram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Faustos cracks Thuram with a good jab.
Faustos misses with a series of wild punches.
Faustos slips a jab from Thuram.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thuram.
Faustos scores with the left hand. Thuram knows he should have avoided that one.
Thuram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faustos throws a chopping leg kick but Thuram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thuram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Thuram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faustos defends it nicely.
Faustos misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faustos lands a nice hook to Thuram's body. Thuram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Faustos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Faustos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Faustos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thuram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faustos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thuram. Thuram obviously looking to wear him down.
Faustos thumps Thuram with a low kick.
Faustos scores with a jab. Thuram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Faustos finds it's way through Thuram's defenses.
Faustos cracks Thuram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thuram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Faustos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thuram.
Faustos throws a shot from downtown. Thuram moves away and avoids it.
Faustos misses with a body shot

and Thuram counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faustos is looking for a sweep. Thuram 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.
Faustos manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Faustos holds on and takes a little breather.
Faustos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thuram is stalling in the full guard.
Faustos pulls Thuram in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thuram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thuram throws a series of punches but Faustos moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuram moves forwards but Faustos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faustos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Faustos finds it's target.
Faustos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuram.
Thuram throws a leg kick which misses Faustos's front leg but catches the back leg as Faustos tries to avoid it.
Diego Faustos is winning the standup battle so far.
Thuram blocks a leg kick.
Thuram misses with a low kick.
Faustos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuram was well out of range. Poor timing from Faustos.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faustos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faustos.
Faustos with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos misses the shot to the body.
Diego Faustos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Faustos clinches up against the cage.
Thuram goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faustos prevents it.
Faustos can't find room to land a body shot as Thuram controls the action.
Faustos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faustos controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Faustos on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Faustos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Faustos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thuram avoids a wild elbow strike from Faustos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faustos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faustos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuram backwards.
Faustos has Thuram pressed against the cage, preventing Thuram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thuram is looking to break free of the clinch but Faustos has double underhooks.
Faustos missing with knees to the body.
Faustos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuram wants to stall.
Faustos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuram backwards.
Faustos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thuram can do to turn this around?
Thuram is trying to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faustos connects with a knee to the head.
Thuram takes an elbow to the temple.
Thuram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faustos has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Faustos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Faustos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thuram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marcel Thuram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Faustos.
Thuram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faustos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thuram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Faustos doesn't seem bothered though.
Thuram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faustos connects with a nice looking jab.
Thuram slips under a jab from Faustos.
Faustos throws a hook but Thuram blocks it.
Faustos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faustos misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faustos throws a combination. Thuram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faustos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thuram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Faustos does it's job there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thuram, right into the meat.
Thuram moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thuram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Faustos misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faustos is looking to clinch but Thuram is avoiding it.
Faustos lands with a cross.
Faustos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thuram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thuram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Faustos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faustos throws a jab but it's blocked by Thuram.
Diego Faustos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuram misses with a few strikes there.
Thuram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcel Thuram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faustos lands a jab to the head.
Faustos lands with a hook. Thuram tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faustos jabs Thuram to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuram takes one to the side of the head.
Faustos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faustos tries to work over Thuram's front leg with a kick but Thuram checks it.
Thuram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Faustos scores with a three punch combo!
Faustos's corner calls for a 1-2. Faustos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thuram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Faustos finds it's way through Thuram's defenses.
A nice combination there by Faustos.
Diego Faustos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Faustos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faustos lands with a right hand.

Faustos darts in and clinches Thuram up against the cage.
Faustos trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Faustos.
Thuram has had enough of the clinch but Faustos keeps him there for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faustos lands a nice shot to the body.
Faustos is working Thuram over against the cage.
Thuram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Faustos.
A right hand to the body from Faustos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faustos scores with a shot to the side of Thuram's head.
Thuram being controlled against the cage.
Faustos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thuram backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Faustos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faustos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Diego Faustos!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Diego Faustos!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Diego Faustos!

Diego Faustos wins by unanimous decision!