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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Durham!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Branton.
It looks like Mike Durham has been cut.
Durham misses with a low kick as Branton jumps back.
Durham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branton on the side of the head.
Branton throws a hook to the side of Durham's head but Durham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Branton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Branton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Branton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Branton has knocked Durham down with a huge combo! Branton steps away and waves a wobbly Durham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Durham is rocked!
Durham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durham is still on wobbly legs! Can Branton finish him?
A punch combination from Branton misses.
Branton misses with a body shot.
Durham seems to have recovered his senses.
Durham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branton closes the distance and pushes Durham back into the cage.
Branton breaks from the clinch.
Branton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branton stuffs the takedown.
Durham moves out of range as Branton strikes.
Branton stalks Durham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Durham's face. Durham staggers backwards, shaken.
Branton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Branton wants it to stay on the feet.
Branton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branton moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branton avoids the body shot from Durham.
Branton misses with a two punch combination.
Branton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Billy Branton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durham throws a solid leg kick but Branton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durham.
Branton looks to land a combination but Durham avoids it well.
Branton is breathing heavily.
Durham lands a glancing blow to the side of Branton's head.
Branton throws a nice looking combination but Durham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durham.
Billy Branton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Branton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Branton.
Branton takes one to the side of the head.
Durham connects with a jab.
Durham punishes Branton's body with a nice straight punch.
Branton misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton missing with a left hand there. Durham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branton throws a looping overhand right but Durham ducks down to avoid it.
Durham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durham throws a nice looking combination but Branton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Branton as he avoids it easily.
Branton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durham is able to avoid easily.
Branton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Branton to the mat! Branton manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durham wants to control from the top but Branton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branton keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Durham.
Nice sprawl there from Branton as Durham shoots in.
Durham cracks Branton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Branton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Branton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Branton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Branton defends well and Durham ends up having to push Branton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branton lands an elbow inside that Durham shrugs off.
Branton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durham or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Branton throws an elbow but misses.
Branton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durham jabs Branton right on the nose. Branton blinks but takes it well.
Durham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Branton circles away.
A jab from Durham does it's job there.
Branton throws a hook but Durham avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Branton misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Branton lands a slapping body shot.
Branton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durham counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branton as he jumps to the side.
Durham scores with a jab to the body.
Durham lands a nice looking body shot.
Durham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branton on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Branton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Durham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Durham misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Branton misses the target.
Branton throws a leg kick but Durham checks it.
Durham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branton manages to avoid it.
Branton misses with a wild combination.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branton as he jumps to the side.
Branton misses with a lunging right hand
and Durham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durham circles away quickly and effectively.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Branton as he avoids it easily.
Branton throws a lazy uppercut
and Durham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Branton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horrible takedown by Durham or perhaps it was just good defense by Branton which made him look bad.
Billy Branton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durham.
Branton throws a hook but Durham avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Durham finds it's way through Branton's defenses.
Durham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branton was well out of range. Poor timing from Durham.
Durham misses with a low kick.
Branton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Branton lands with a cross.
Branton clinches.
Branton stalling in the clinch.
Branton breaks the clinch.
Branton cracks Durham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Branton throws a series of punches but Durham avoids them all with ease.
Durham throws a series of punches but Branton moves out of range.
Durham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Branton pinned against the cage. Branton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton throws a right hand that Durham ducks under and follows up with a left that Durham also avoids with ease.
Branton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Branton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branton misses with an elbow strike.
Durham tries to pull guard but Branton holds him up against the cage and eventually Durham drops back down to his feet.
Durham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Branton walks away with a smile on his face. Durham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durham moves away from the strike by Branton.
Durham fails with the takedown.
Branton misses the jab.
Durham lands with an overhand left.
Durham is looking to chop away at Branton's legs.
No luck for Durham with that takedown attempt.
Durham jabs Branton right on the nose. Branton blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Durham with that takedown attempt.
Billy Branton is winning the standup battle so far.
Branton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Durham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branton circles away quickly and effectively.
Branton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Branton scores with a four punch combination!
Durham misses with a low kick as Branton jumps back.
Branton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Branton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durham finds it's way round the side to connect with Branton's head.
Durham ducks under a wild hook from Branton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Branton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Durham throws a chopping leg kick but Branton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Branton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durham is looking to score with low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Branton throws a hook to the side of Durham's head but Durham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Branton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durham somewhat.
Branton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Branton drops his hands momentarily and Durham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durham lunges at Branton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branton's hand.
Branton moves into the clinch.
Branton lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Branton lands an elbow that stopped Durham in his tracks for a moment.
Branton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Branton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Durham's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Durham - just one landing.
Durham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Durham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Branton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Branton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Branton.
Branton misses with a wild body shot.
Durham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Branton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Durham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durham.
Durham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Branton circles away.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Branton sprawls well. Branton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Durham shoots in for a takedown but Branton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy Branton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durham.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durham cracks Branton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Durham works the jab nicely.
Durham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durham moves away from the strike by Branton.
Billy Branton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Branton's waist but Branton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durham off to one side.
Branton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Branton.
Branton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durham. Branton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham throws a leg kick that misses.
Branton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Branton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durham misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branton.
Branton misses with a wild combination.
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!
Branton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Branton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Branton lands a body shot.
Branton is looking to score with low kicks.
Durham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Branton tries to move into range but Durham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branton.
Branton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Branton walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durham is defended easily by Branton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durham is defended easily by Branton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton rushes Durham and presses him up against the cage.
Branton lands an elbow inside that Durham shrugs off.
Branton breaks the clinch.
Branton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Branton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Branton stalling against the cage.
Durham fails to pull guard.
Durham jumps guard but Branton stands there with Durham around his waist. Durham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Billy Branton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branton lands a damaging elbow.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Branton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Branton slowing the pace effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durham or not.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Branton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Branton.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Branton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Branton!
After the fight, Billy Branton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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