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TBB 3 - Bangers and Smash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaspar Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Aguila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Aguila has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gaspar Barros's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaspar Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Aguila!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barros.
Barros changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aguila looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aguila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aguila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aguila is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barros asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barros working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barros fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aguila throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Barros is trying to get an arm triangle but Aguila is defending well.
The ground and pound from Barros seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aguila is trying to control Barros's posture but Barros avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barros is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aguila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aguila is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barros asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aguila is trying to control Barros's posture but Barros avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguila is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barros is controlling him well.
Aguila struggling a bit here.
Aguila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barros is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aguila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barros fails with a takedown attempt.
Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaspar Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aguila tries to clinch there but Barros circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguila tries to clinch there but Barros circles away.
Aguila wants to clinch up but Barros keeps it at a distance.
Aguila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguila has closed the distance and engaged Barros in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Barros dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aguila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aguila sprawls well initially but Barros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aguila looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barros is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Aguila has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aguila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguila is trying to control but Barros manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguila has given up his back here.
Aguila rolls, trying to escape but Barros keeps control of the position.
Barros looking for the RNC.
Aguila is trying to get back to his feet but Barros has full control of the position and if anything, Aguila has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barros is hanging on to Aguila's back as he tries to escape.
Aguila is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barros doesn't have the hooks in and Aguila manages to turn into his guard.
Aguila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aguila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aguila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barros is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aguila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aguila closes the distance and pushes Barros back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Aguila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aguila tries for a takedown but Barros manages to get underhooks.
Aguila is trying to break the clinch but Barros has him pressed against the cage.
Aguila throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barros blocks it with crossed arms.
Aguila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aguila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barros successfully pulls guard.
Aguila lands a couple of digs.
Barros has a closed guard, preventing Aguila from standing up.
Barros keeping full guard, as Aguila tries to pass.
Aguila postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aguila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aguila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aguila.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aguila wants to stand but Barros is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaspar Barros dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aguila closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barros to the mat! Barros manages to get full guard.
Barros is working an open guard so Aguila takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barros looks for a takedown but Aguila sprawls well.
Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aguila counters with a left and a right that stings Barros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguila is looking to clinch.
Aguila takes the fight into the clinch.
Aguila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aguila looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aguila lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barros avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aguila wants a takedown but no success here.
Gaspar Barros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Aguila.
Aguila tries to land a knee to the head but Barros blocks with his arms.
Aguila tries to land a knee to the head but Barros blocks with his arms.
Aguila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aguila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aguila is trying to stall.
Aguila is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Barros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aguila misses with a knee to the head.
Aguila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aguila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aguila is trying to break the clinch but Barros has him pressed against the cage.
Aguila misses with a knee strike.
Aguila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aguila counters with a nice uppercut.
Barros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aguila to the mat! Aguila manages to get full guard.
Barros is standing up over Aguila. Aguila looks to escape but Barros dives into side control.
Barros tries for a kimura but Aguila is defending well.
Aguila tries to buck Barros off but Barros is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguila wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Aguila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aguila stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Aguila scores with a decent looking hook.
Aguila looks to land a combination. Barros sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aguila tries to clinch up.
Aguila tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguila doesn't manage to clinch there - Barros circles away.
Aguila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguila tries to close the distance and clinch but Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aguila misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguila looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aguila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barros turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barros manages to end up in side control.
Aguila prevents Barros from moving into mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aguila tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Aguila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaspar Barros!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose The Crash Test Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Broderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Broderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose The Crash Test Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Broderson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crash Test Dummy.
The Crash Test Dummy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Broderson.
The Crash Test Dummy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderson fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Broderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Crash Test Dummy shoots for a takedown but Broderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Crash Test Dummy shoots for a double leg takedown but Broderson sprawls well. He's pushed The Crash Test Dummy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Broderson does no damage.
The Crash Test Dummy dodges the punch combination from Broderson.
Broderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Crash Test Dummy avoids the head kick by Broderson.
Broderson lands a body shot.
Broderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Broderson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! The Crash Test Dummy is out on his feet! Broderson sets himself and nearly takes The Crash Test Dummy's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dallas Broderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Morrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrows comes to the cage accompanied by What Its Like. Clay Morrows looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clay Morrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richards.
Morrows looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Richards lands a jab-cross combination.
A left and a right from Richards both land. Nice combination.
Clay Morrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards moves into the clinch.
Richards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Clay Morrows has been cut.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Richards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards looks to land a combination. Morrows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Richards lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clay Morrows's cut is getting worse.
Richards cracks Morrows with an uppercut from hell and Morrows crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Richards's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Morrows is rocked!
Morrows is working an open guard so Richards takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Morrows is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richards.
Richards scores with a three punch combo!
Clay Morrows's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Richards is working the combinations to good effect here.
Richards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Richards lands a jab-cross combination.
Jeez, Clay Morrows's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Richards throws a left that rocks Morrows and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Richards dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Morrows regain composure!
Oh Morrows is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clay Morrows's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Richards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Viana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Viana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grant Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viana shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Viana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Viana or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell which made him look bad.
Viana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viana off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mitchell!
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viana circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitchell lands in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell wants to stand but Viana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mitchell misses with a low kick as Viana jumps back.
Viana moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Viana dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mitchell stops Viana from getting back to his feet.
Viana is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Viana is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Viana fails with the takedown
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Viana is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mitchell.
Viana is rocked!
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Viana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Viana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.
Viana seems to have got his legs back now.
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell throws a series of strikes that have Viana backpedaling.
Viana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mitchell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Viana misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Viana!
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Viana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Viana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell wants to break free but Viana has control.
Mitchell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Viana can't fight it off and eventually Mitchell manages to take the fight to the floor. Viana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Viana has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viana checks a leg kick.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Viana avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Viana wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Viana has double underhooks.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell wants to break free but Viana has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viana jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Viana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Viana has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a series of strikes. Viana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Viana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viana pulls guard.
Viana is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fred Viana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Mitchell works over Viana's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viana doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Viana backs away looking to recover.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Viana's guard.
Mitchell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Viana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viana is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Viana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitchell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mitchell.
Viana wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viana misses with a takedown
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Viana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viana prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viana fails with the takedown
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Viana has him pressed against the cage.
Viana wants a takedown but no success here.
Viana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Viana is controlling the position.
Viana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mitchell!
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viana.
Viana misses with a takedown
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Viana has double underhooks.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Viana is controlling the position.
Viana wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell lands a jab to Viana's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Viana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is thwarting Viana's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell decides to return to a standing position.
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viana controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Viana avoids them all with ease.
Viana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Viana shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
Mitchell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viana, up you get!
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viana won't be happy with that.
Mitchell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Viana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viana tightens his grip and picks Mitchell up, before dumping him to the ground. Mitchell manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Mitchell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Viana with an uppercut!
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Viana dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Viana with a poor takedown
so Mitchell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viana is working an open guard so Mitchell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Viana fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Viana ducks under and follows up with a left that Viana also avoids with ease.
Viana dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target.
Viana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Viana fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a series of strikes. Viana will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mitchell counters with a one-two to the body.
Viana has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a one-two to the body.
Mitchell throws a combination. Viana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mitchell throws a combination. Viana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Viana misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Viana is controlling the position.
Viana tries to pull guard but Mitchell holds him up against the cage and eventually Viana drops back down to his feet.
Mitchell has clasped his hands together around Viana's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mitchell decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Viana tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown. Viana fights it but they end up in guard.
Grant Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell wants to stand but Viana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Viana had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mitchell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Viana Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mitchell's back instead.
Viana trying to control.
Fred Viana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viana patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell trying to get back to his feet but Viana is in full control for now.
Viana scores with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Maia!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Maia wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Maia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maia tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maia tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Maia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Randy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maia tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Maia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Maia steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durham's entrance music is The Unstoppable by Roy Jones jr.. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Durham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yan Jon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham with a jab.
Durham connects with a right hand. Jon shakes it off.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durham as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durham!
It looks like Yan Jon has been cut.
Jon misses with a takedown attempt - Durham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jon takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Jon.
Jon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durham tries to avoid it but Jon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durham to the ground. Durham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yan Jon.
Durham has managed to clinch.
Durham manages to break the clinch.
Durham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jon with a poor takedown
and Durham moves into the clinch.
Jon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Durham is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jon.
A bit of stalling here from Durham.
Durham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Jon is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jon trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durham trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Jon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Durham wanted to stand there but Jon had control of the position.
Jon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Durham controls the pace.
Jon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durham is one step ahead there.
Jon trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jon fails with the takedown
and Durham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jon won't be happy with that.
Jon looks gassed!
Durham controlling the position from side mount.
Durham is looking to take a break and control but Jon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Durham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jon misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Durham stands and throws Jon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Durham controls the position from side control.
Durham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Durham is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Durham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Durham wants to take Jon's back but he can't do it this time.
Jon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Durham trying to mount his opponent but Jon defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durham stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jon gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Durham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yan Jon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Durham connects with a body shot.
Durham 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.
Jon looking to control but Durham passes into half guard.
Jon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jon is looking to improve his position.
Durham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Durham drops back looking for a leg! Jon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jon manages to kick Durham off! Durham jumps back into Jon's guard.
Jon is trying to control the position but Durham postures up.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durham gets to his feet. Jon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durham gets caught flat footed, as Jon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jon passes into half guard.
Jon passes to side control.
Jon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michael Durham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jon misses with the ground and pound.
Durham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jon's best efforts.
Durham is doing well to control the position and prevent Jon from advancing to side control.
Jon working over Durham with some ground and pound. Durham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon wants to work for an arm triangle but Durham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durham is trying to maintain the position but Jon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Durham sees it coming and defends easily.
Durham trying to control but Jon postures up.
Durham is looking for a sweep. Jon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Durham is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jon pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jon shoots in and bounces Durham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Durham working a defensive guard here.
Jon controlling from the top position.
Durham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yan Jon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yan Jon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jon postures up.
Durham looking for a guillotine here but Jon defends easily.
Durham pulls Jon in close to prevent any damage.
Jon throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jon has his takedown stuffed
and Durham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durham stalls.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Durham to work.
Jon blocks an elbow strike from Durham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jon prevents Durham from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jon tries to score a body lock takedown but Durham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michael Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yan Jon.
Jon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jon successfully pulls guard.
Durham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Durham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jon controls Durham momentarily but Durham frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to free his leg and advance position but Jon is retaining full guard.
Jon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Durham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jon keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
Durham throwing strikes from guard but Jon blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jon misses with a takedown attempt
and Durham counters with a two punch combo.
Jon tries to clinch but Durham moves away
and Durham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jon won't be happy with that.
Jon is looking to regain half guard here but Durham keeps moving and retains side control.
Jon sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon is defending against the submission attempts here by Durham.
Durham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Durham wants to free his trapped foot but Jon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jon wants to control but Durham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Durham prevents Jon from improving his position.
Durham trying to pass the guard but Jon defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Durham clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yan Jon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jon misses with a takedown
and Durham counters with a takedown into side control.
Jon wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jon is looking to reverse the position.
Durham taking a breather here.
Jon wants to control but Durham postures up.
Jon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Durham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jon!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jon is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham get's back to his feet.
Durham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Durham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Durham stands up and beckons Jon to join him on the feet.
Jon shoots and misses
and Durham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jon thinking.
Durham connects with a body shot.
Jon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michael Durham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yan Jon.
Jon with a poor takedown
and Durham counters by clinching up.
Jon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durham smiles and moves away.
Jon tries to clinch up
and Durham counters with a shoot takedown. Jon fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Jon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Durham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Durham has picked Jon up and slammed him! Jon can't keep hold of the triangle and Durham manages to pass to side control!
Durham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Durham trying to control the position but Jon is working away.
Durham remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durham in particular looking to stall.
Durham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jon is trying to control but can't.
Durham wants to take a breather but Jon is having none of it.
Jon is trying to control but can't.
Jon is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Durham throws a combination. Jon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Durham missing with a left hand there. Jon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jon shoots and misses
and Durham counters with a left to the body.
Jon tries to clinch
and Durham moves into the clinch.
A short right from Durham.
Jon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Durham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jon to the mat. Jon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Durham won't allow Jon to sweep him here.
Jon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Durham trying to control from the bottom.
Jon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Durham trying to control but Jon postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jon is looking for a kimura here.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Durham had his way with Yan Jon in that round.
The cut man is working on Yan Jon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jon darts in trying to clinch
and Durham counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jon being controlled here, momentarily.
Durham stopping the sweep attempt from Jon.
Durham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Durham trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Jon trying to keep a closed guard but Durham is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durham is one step ahead there.
Jon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Durham has picked Jon up and slammed him! Jon can't keep hold of the triangle and Durham manages to pass to side control!
Jon is not content to let Durham control the position.
Durham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon can do to turn this around?
Jon throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Durham taking a breather here.
Jon is not content to let Durham control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Michael Durham just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
Jon misses with a takedown
so Durham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Durham stands and steps away. Jon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michael Durham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durham clinches with his opponent.
Jon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durham prevents it.
Jon has hold of one of Durham's legs. Durham is fighting the takedown attempt but Jon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durham is keeping the position for now.
Durham has control of Jon's left arm, preventing Jon from doing any damage.
Jon preventing the sweep.
Durham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jon trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom.
Durham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jon controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durham is pulling down on Jon's head. It's preventing any offense from Jon, at least for the moment.
Jon forces his way into half guard.
Jon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durham moves into full guard.
Yan Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon wants to control from the top but Durham keeps moving.
Durham has Jon pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Durham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durham 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Durham!
Michael Durham retains his heavyweight title!
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