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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pits Guinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm
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205 lbs
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194 cm
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pits Guinto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Diaz! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz dodges the punch combination from Guinto.
Guinto throws a right and a left that both miss. Guinto tries to clinch up. Guinto tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guinto throws out the jab. Pits Guinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guinto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz. Guinto tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance. Diaz has a takedown stuffed. Guinto misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice cross by Guinto.
It looks like Kevin Diaz has been cut. Guinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guinto clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage. Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Guinto has the dominant position. Diaz looking to stall.
Guinto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz tries to circle away but Guinto has him pinned against the cage. Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Pits Guinto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guinto tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Guinto.
Guinto scores with a hook. Guinto instigates a clinch. Guinto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Guinto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Guinto throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Guinto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Guinto looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guinto looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely. Guinto fails in his attempt to clinch. Guinto tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Guinto throws a combination that misses and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Guinto didn't expect that. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guinto wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him. Diaz wants to control from the top but Guinto keeps moving. Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Diaz advances to half guard. Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guinto keeps working. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Guinto defends the submission attempt. Diaz wants to pass the guard but Guinto is defending well. Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Guinto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pits Guinto dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kevin Diaz's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guinto rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Guinto is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position. Diaz tries to break the clinch but Guinto is controlling the position. Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diaz tries to move into range but Guinto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Guinto misses with a double jab
and Diaz counters with a leg kick. Pits Guinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Guinto moves into the clinch successfully.
Guinto wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guinto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guinto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Guinto. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. Pits Guinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Diaz. Guinto misses with a double jab.
Diaz staying out of range there. A combination from Guinto does no damage. Guinto jabbing away but nothing is landing. Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Guinto counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Kevin Diaz's cut even more. Pits Guinto is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Guinto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guinto wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance. A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target. Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guinto lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range. This has been an exciting period of action! Guinto tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance. Diaz defending well as Guinto loads up on a big left hand. Guinto fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guinto with a nice cross. Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guinto finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
The cut above Kevin Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A swing and a miss from Guinto. Guinto closes the distance looking to clinch and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diaz moves into full mount! Guinto won't be happy about that! Diaz working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Guinto turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Diaz off and cradles Guinto's limp body as Diaz celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kevin Diaz! Our winner, Kevin Diaz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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