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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Condit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 cm
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188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Condit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Gutierrez! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up. Gutierrez tries to clinch up and Condit counters with a body kick that stops Gutierrez in his tracks momentarily. Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Condit circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Condit circles away from the clinch attempt and Condit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Condit misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Condit circles away easily and Condit counters with an outside leg kick.
Gutierrez moves out of range of the body kick. Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Condit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Condit - that will leave a mark!
Gutierrez looks gassed! Condit throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gutierrez fails with the takedown. Dan Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gutierrez. Condit scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Condit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Condit dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gutierrez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Condit swivels and escapes. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Condit throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it. Nice sprawl there from Condit as Gutierrez shoots in. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Condit throws the kick towards the body but Gutierrez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutierrez. Dan Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gutierrez. Condit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Gutierrez throws a hook but Condit avoids it easily. Condit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Condit scores with a kick to the midsection. Condit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Condit looks to land a body kick but Gutierrez moved away. Gutierrez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Condit. Gutierrez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Condit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gutierrez. Condit throws a wild body kick that Gutierrez sees coming a mile off. Gutierrez wants to clinch up but Condit keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Condit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutierrez's sensitive parts. Condit throws a half hearted mid kick. Condit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Condit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Condit 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!
Condit lands a leg kick that knocks Gutierrez off balance momentarily. Condit throws a push kick but Gutierrez slaps the foot to one side. Dan Condit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Condit keeps the fight on the outside. Gutierrez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one. Condit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutierrez's calf. Gutierrez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Condit tries to land a front kick but Gutierrez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Condit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gutierrez fails with the takedown and Condit counters with a body kick that stops Gutierrez in his tracks momentarily. Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Condit looks for the body kick but Gutierrez saw that one coming. Condit misses with the body kick and Gutierrez counters with a nice body shot. Condit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Dan Condit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Gutierrez. The fight stays on the outside here - Gutierrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Nice takedown defense from Condit. No joy for Gutierrez on that attempt. Condit leaves Gutierrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Julio Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dan Condit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Condit.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Condit showed his dominance in that final round. Well Condit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Condit!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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