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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Baldaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiktor Duda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diogo Baldaia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wiktor Duda's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diogo Baldaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wiktor Duda!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldaia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Duda.
A shot to the liver by Baldaia. Beautiful body shot.
Baldaia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baldaia tries to clinch but Duda moves away
and Duda counters with a head kick that drops Baldaia to the mat! Baldaia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldaia lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Wiktor Duda has been cut.
Baldaia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horrible takedown by Baldaia or perhaps it was just good defense by Duda which made him look bad.
Baldaia scores with a one two! Duda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baldaia blocks a head kick by Duda.
Baldaia blocks a head kick by Duda.
Baldaia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baldaia duly obliges.
Baldaia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baldaia blocks a head kick by Duda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldaia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldaia. That's going to slow Duda down.
Diogo Baldaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldaia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duda looks gassed!
Baldaia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baldaia slaps away a takedown attempt from Duda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diogo Baldaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiktor Duda.
Duda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baldaia is working the combinations to good effect here.
Duda misses with a takedown attempt - Baldaia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baldaia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Baldaia.
Duda is rocked!
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!
Baldaia clinches up against the cage.
Baldaia is trying to force a seperation but Duda has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia avoiding damage.
Baldaia has had enough of the clinch but Duda keeps him there for the moment.
Duda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldaia's efforts to push away.
Baldaia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baldaia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duda tries to throw a body punch but Baldaia avoids it by throwing Duda back against the cage.
Baldaia tries to pull guard but Duda won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baldaia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baldaia to keep the fight standing.
Baldaia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baldaia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia shoots in but Duda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duda enables Baldaia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Baldaia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duda can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Diogo Baldaia just wasn't active enough.
Baldaia instigates a clinch.
Baldaia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baldaia breaks the clinch.
Baldaia scores with a shot to the body.
Baldaia closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia is looking to break free of the clinch but Duda has double underhooks.
Duda is trying to pull guard but Baldaia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duda is trying to pull guard but Baldaia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Baldaia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baldaia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baldaia working hard to break the clinch.
Baldaia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldaia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baldaia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duda looking for subs off his back but Baldaia has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baldaia moves into full mount! Duda won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Baldaia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wiktor Duda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Baldaia.
Baldaia throws a leg kick which misses Duda's front leg but catches the back leg as Duda tries to avoid it.
Duda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baldaia avoids the head kick by Duda.
Baldaia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baldaia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baldaia.
Baldaia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duda closes the distance and clinches up with Baldaia, looking for a takedown. Duda pushes Baldaia against the cage but Baldaia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duda is breathing heavily.
Baldaia misses with the combination.
Duda is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baldaia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Duda.
Baldaia lands a nice hook to Duda's body. Duda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duda tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldaia lands a body shot.
A cross from Baldaia lands.
Baldaia shoots in looking for a takedown but Duda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baldaia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baldaia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diogo Baldaia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldaia cracks a nice hook into Duda's ribs.
Baldaia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duda back to the cage. Baldaia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baldaia connects with an inside leg kick.
Baldaia misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baldaia.
Duda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baldaia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Baldaia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duda avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldaia swinging wildly here.
Baldaia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baldaia lands a glancing blow to the side of Duda's head.
Baldaia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baldaia scores with a nice strike.
Duda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Baldaia does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baldaia!
Baldaia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Baldaia.
Duda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duda stops Baldaia from standing up.
Duda wants to get up but he can't break Baldaia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baldaia looking for a sweep. Not yet Baldaia, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wiktor Duda.
Baldaia tries to clinch there but Duda circles away.
Baldaia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia misses with the combination.
Baldaia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duda circles away quickly and effectively.
Baldaia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baldaia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baldaia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baldaia to the mat! Baldaia manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duda prevents Baldaia from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Baldaia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wiktor Duda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Baldaia tries to bum rush Duda with a series of wild strikes but Duda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duda.
Duda shoots in for a double leg but Baldaia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baldaia lands a lovely overhand right.
Baldaia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baldaia defends it nicely.
Diogo Baldaia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiktor Duda.
Duda fails with a takedown attempt.
Duda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baldaia misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duda fails with a takedown attempt.
Baldaia connects with a solid leg kick.
Baldaia feints and then cracks Duda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duda down.
Baldaia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duda is fending him off so far but Baldaia persists. Nope, Duda circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldaia throws a series of strikes that have Duda backpedaling.
Baldaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duda can do to turn this around?
Baldaia throws a one two combo.
Baldaia connects with a body shot that sends Duda's belly button to the back.
Baldaia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duda at a distance.
Duda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baldaia can pounce on him.
Baldaia shoots in looking for a takedown. Duda tries to sprawl out of it but Baldaia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia lands a head kick. Duda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baldaia scores with a decent looking hook.
Duda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duda tries for a takedown but Baldaia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duda needs to keep his hands up - Baldaia had a free shot at his head there.
Duda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baldaia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Baldaia darts in and clinches Duda up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldaia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baldaia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baldaia's efforts to push away.
Duda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baldaia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baldaia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duda slaps away a takedown attempt from Baldaia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baldaia is fending him off so far but Duda persists. Nope, Baldaia circles away and we're back to standing.
Duda takes one to the chin there.
Baldaia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duda as he avoids it easily.
Baldaia feints and then cracks Duda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duda down.
Diogo Baldaia is winning the standup battle so far.
Duda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baldaia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldaia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diogo Baldaia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baldaia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baldaia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duda fails to land the takedown.
Baldaia lands a two punch combo.
Wiktor Duda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duda throws a lazy head kick
and Baldaia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Baldaia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baldaia 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Baldaia!
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hype
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