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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Osvaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dani Osvaldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brady Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Osvaldo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Osvaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Osvaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wells staying calm.
Wells throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wells takes a little break here. Osvaldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells taking a breather here.
Wells stands up.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Osvaldo sprawls well. Osvaldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wells gets slowly back to his feet.
Osvaldo tries to clinch but Wells is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wells misses the target.
Wells misses with a takedown attempt - Osvaldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osvaldo tries to counter with a clinch but Wells shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Osvaldo tries to clinch there but Wells circles away.
Wells shoots in looking for a takedown. Osvaldo tries to sprawl out of it but Wells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osvaldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osvaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells is looking for a counter combo.
Osvaldo slips a jab from Wells.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osvaldo! But no joy.
Wells throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osvaldo's waist but Osvaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wells off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Osvaldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Osvaldo.
Osvaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wells, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osvaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Osvaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wells on the side of the head.
Wells misses with a straight right.
Osvaldo throws out a counter right but Wells avoids it with no problem.
Wells really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Osvaldo is looking to clinch but Wells is avoiding it.
Wells tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Osvaldo defends well and Wells ends up having to push Osvaldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wells circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osvaldo moves into the clinch.
Osvaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Osvaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Osvaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Wells controls the action.
Osvaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wells blocking some punches.
Wells is trying to force a seperation but Osvaldo has the dominant position.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells blocking some punches.
Wells tries to stall but Osvaldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Osvaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Osvaldo tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Osvaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Osvaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osvaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Osvaldo fails to land.
Wells has Osvaldo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wells pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Osvaldo tumbling to the mat - Wells dives into Osvaldo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osvaldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Osvaldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wells or perhaps it was just good defense by Osvaldo, which made it look bad.
Wells defending well as Osvaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Osvaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osvaldo is looking to clinch.
Wells shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells stops Osvaldo from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osvaldo taking some punishment here, with Wells in his half guard.
Wells will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wells throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osvaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wells.
Wells slows the pace down in half guard.
Osvaldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Osvaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wells.
That's two 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.
Wells perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Osvaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wells fails with a takedown attempt.
Osvaldo tries to counter with a clinch but Wells shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells shoots in for a double leg but Osvaldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osvaldo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osvaldo throws out a counter right but Wells avoids it with no problem.
Osvaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Wells prevents a body shot from Osvaldo.
Osvaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osvaldo is pressed up against the cage. Wells has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Osvaldo down to the mat. Osvaldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osvaldo tries to bum rush Wells with a series of wild strikes but Wells uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osvaldo tries to clinch up but Wells circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Wells does no damage.
As Wells backs off Osvaldo throws a huge counter combo but Wells manages to avoid it all.
Osvaldo stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Osvaldo clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osvaldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wells cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wells shoots in for a takedown but Osvaldo shows good takedown defense.
Dani Osvaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osvaldo looks to clinch
and Wells counters with a left and a right that stings Osvaldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osvaldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wells looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Osvaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wells circles away.
Wells keeps the fight on the outside.
Osvaldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osvaldo clinches up with Wells and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Osvaldo fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osvaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dani Osvaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Osvaldo. Those never looked like landing.
Osvaldo wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Wells is looking for a counter combo.
Osvaldo forces Wells back against the cage and clinches.
Osvaldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Wells has double underhooks.
Osvaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Osvaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osvaldo misses with a body punch.
Wells changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Osvaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wells doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Osvaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brady Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osvaldo tries to clinch up.
Osvaldo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells shoots in for a takedown but Osvaldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osvaldo wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Osvaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Wells shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Osvaldo as he avoids it easily.
Wells moves out of range of the strikes.
Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Osvaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wells misses with a takedown attempt
and Osvaldo counters with a three punch combo that has Wells backing up. Wells nods at Osvaldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Dani Osvaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wells circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osvaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osvaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Osvaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osvaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wells has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osvaldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osvaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wells blocking some punches.
Osvaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Osvaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osvaldo forces Wells back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osvaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Wells.
Wells tries to pull guard but Osvaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Wells drops back down to his feet.
Osvaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Wells blocks a body shot from Osvaldo.
Wells is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Osvaldo fails to land.
Wells takes a shot to the head.
Osvaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osvaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Wells tries to score a body lock takedown but Osvaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Osvaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osvaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Osvaldo lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osvaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Osvaldo closes the distance and pushes Wells back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Osvaldo.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dani Osvaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osvaldo leaning against his opponent.
Wells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wells tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osvaldo digs a right hand underneath Wells's ribcage. Wells let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wells.
Osvaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wells looking to throw knees to the head but Osvaldo is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dani Osvaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osvaldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Osvaldo!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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