PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Da Costa Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayfield
vs
Da Costa Ventura

199 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Da Costa Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayfield throws out the jab.
Mayfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Thomas Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ventura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mayfield manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ventura trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mayfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ventura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ventura passes into half guard.
Mayfield tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg.
Ventura is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayfield trying to control from the bottom.
Ventura wants to take a breather but Mayfield is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ventura trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield wants to get back to full guard.
Mayfield wants to control but Ventura is keeping busy.
Ventura is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luiz Da Costa Ventura was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Mayfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ventura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mayfield landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ventura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mayfield has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Ventura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield prevents Ventura from escaping the position.
Ventura is trying to control Mayfield's posture but Mayfield avoids it.
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!
Ventura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mayfield is controlling him well.
Mayfield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ventura's legs.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Mayfield cracks Ventura with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura is pushing Mayfield's head away, looking to escape. Mayfield manages to hold on to the position though.
Ventura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mayfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ventura is trying to buck Mayfield off.
You can see the frustration on Ventura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ventura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura regains half guard.
Ventura is staying active underneath Mayfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ventura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ventura is not content to let Mayfield control the position.
Mayfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Ventura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ventura manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Mayfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ventura to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ventura controls the pace.

Mayfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ventura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Mayfield.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ventura drops back looking for a leg! Mayfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mayfield manages to kick Ventura off! Ventura jumps back into Mayfield's guard.

Mayfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Mayfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ventura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayfield is trying to defend but Ventura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ventura is looking for a kimura here.
Ventura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayfield trying to control but Ventura postures up.
Ventura passes into side control, despite Mayfield's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Ventura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayfield has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ventura but great work by Mayfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to control Mayfield's posture but Mayfield avoids it.
Ventura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ventura is trying to get back to his feet.

Ventura bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Ventura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ventura trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mayfield dives on top into guard.
Mayfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ventura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ventura wants to stand but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Mayfield trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Mayfield passes Ventura's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield is looking for a kimura but Ventura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mayfield to get the leverage.
Mayfield prevents Ventura from standing back up.
Ventura gets full guard.

Ventura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayfield is aware though and is defending well.
Ventura wants to stand and escape but Mayfield is having none of it.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Mayfield with a nice head shot there.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet but Mayfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ventura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mayfield passes into half guard.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Mayfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ventura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Mayfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ventura defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is trying to control. Ventura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mayfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Ventura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura pushes Mayfield off looking to stand but Mayfield dives back in and keeps control.
Ventura wants to improve his position but Mayfield is controlling well.
Ventura is pressing down on Mayfield's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ventura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ventura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mayfield is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Da Costa Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ventura throws a hook but Mayfield blocks it.

Ventura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ventura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mayfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayfield.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.

Mayfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ventura defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
Ventura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ventura trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Ventura advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ventura seems content to control.

Mayfield looking for submissions off his back.

Mayfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ventura is working away from the top position though.

Ventura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ventura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayfield is positioning himself well to prevent Ventura advancing to mount.
Ventura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ventura is looking for a kimura but Mayfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ventura to get the leverage.
Ventura is trying to control. Mayfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ventura seems to be working for a kimura but Mayfield defends the submission attempt.
Ventura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayfield gets full guard.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.

Mayfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayfield is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield being controlled here momentarily.
Ventura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mayfield distracts Ventura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ventura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ventura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Da Costa Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ventura 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Luiz Da Costa Ventura!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Luiz Da Costa Ventura!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Luiz Da Costa Ventura!

Luiz Da Costa Ventura wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Luiz Da Costa Ventura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.