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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Mutch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Mutch misses the target.
Brandao ducks under a wild hook from Mutch.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutch gets through Brandao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutch blocks an uppercut.
Mutch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Mutch.
Brandao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutch or not.
Mutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao has Mutch up against the cage in a clinch.
Mutch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mutch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mutch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan Mutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Mutch.
Mutch throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Mutch moves forwards but Brandao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mutch throws a combination that misses
and Brandao counters by clinching up.
Brandao gets through Mutch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandao lands with a light punch inside.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries a body shot but Mutch blocks it.
Mutch is trying to pull guard but Brandao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Mutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Brandao won't allow it.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutch.
Brandao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mutch's efforts to push away.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandao. That snapped Mutch's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Mutch does no damage.
Mutch scores with a jab.
Brandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mutch misses the body punch
and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutch.
Mutch prevents a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao pushes Mutch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Brandao as the two fighters clinch.
Mutch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brandao.
Brandao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mutch is keeping busy.
Mutch goes for a takedown attempt but Brandao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mutch's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandao lands with a good body shot.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Mutch.
Brandao cracks a nice hook into Mutch's ribs.
Brandao lands with a right hand.
Mutch tries for a takedown but Brandao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Mutch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao scores with a shot to the body.
Mutch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao lands with a shot to the body.
Brandao lands with an uppercut that bounces Mutch off the cage and back into range.
Mutch throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Mutch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Brandao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, jab by Brandao - just one landing.
Brandao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mutch swings widly with a right hand
and Brandao counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mutch's head.
Mutch misses with a double jab.
Brandao connects with a body shot that sends Mutch's belly button to the back.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandao moves into the clinch successfully.
Mutch blocking some punches.
Brandao is trying to stall.
Brandao gets through Mutch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brandao is trying to keep an underhook but Mutch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mutch there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao actively working from the bottom here.
Mutch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mutch is working away from the top position though.
Brandao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mutch pulls his head out easily.
Mutch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brandao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutch.
Brandao is looking for a sweep. Mutch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao is pressing down on Mutch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mutch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mutch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mutch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mutch is aware though and is defending well.
Mutch is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandao has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutch is one step ahead there.
Brandao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mutch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutch working the head with strikes.
Mutch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brandao is trying to improve his position.
Mutch lands a nice forearm strike.
Brandao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mutch is looking to take a break and control but Brandao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutch wants to work for an arm triangle but Brandao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mutch is thwarting Brandao's attempts to control the position.
Mutch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandao actively working from the bottom here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao trying to control but Mutch postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Brandao 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!
Mutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutch shoots in but no luck this time.
Mutch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brandao clinches up against the cage.
Brandao lands a left hand.
Brandao is working Mutch over against the cage.
Brandao just leaning against Mutch, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mutch ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Mutch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Brandao does it's job there.
Mutch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandao circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Mutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mutch in his tracks.
Brandao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mutch throws a low kick but Brandao moves out of range easily.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutch moves in looking to clinch but Brandao pushes him off.
Mutch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandao avoids it really well and circles away.
Mutch misses with a double jab.
Mutch shoots in for a double leg but Brandao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Brandao finds it's way through Mutch's defenses.
Brandao scores with a jab to the head.
Mutch tries to move into range but Brandao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao works the jab nicely.
Brandao moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutch tries to circle away but Brandao has him pinned against the cage.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Mutch's head.
Brandao tries to work over Mutch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutch is trying to break the clinch but Brandao has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brandao pushes Mutch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mutch takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Mutch.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao is pushing Mutch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Mutch.
Mutch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandao walks away with a smile on his face. Mutch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandao leaves Mutch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws out a powerful jab.
Brandao moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutch throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Mutch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutch. Mutch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mutch throws a head kick but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mutch.
Mutch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutch has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutch walks into a straight right hand from Brandao.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mutch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandao.
Jordan Mutch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
As Diego Brandao got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Andreas Almdudler, we've got a score to settle. I want a rematch. Thanks. '.
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