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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceiba Wrestling Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceiba Wrestling Coach had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ceiba Wrestling Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ceiba Wrestling Coach has been cut.
Mutch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling Coach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling Coach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling Coach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling Coach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mutch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrestling Coach is one step ahead there.
Wrestling Coach wants to control from the top but Mutch keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutch has an active guard here but Wrestling Coach has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch is looking to control Wrestling Coach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutch avoid being mounted?
Mutch is looking for a sweep. Wrestling Coach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back.
Wrestling Coach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrestling Coach is looking to take a break and control but Mutch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wrestling Coach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutch trying to control from the bottom.
Mutch wants to improve his position but Wrestling Coach is controlling well.
Mutch trying to control from the bottom.
Wrestling Coach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutch's head.
Mutch is trying to maintain the position but Wrestling Coach is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mutch did well to prevent Wrestling Coach getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mutch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mutch.
Wrestling Coach stops Mutch from standing up.
Mutch working for a triangle but Wrestling Coach defends it easily.
Wrestling Coach won't allow Mutch to get back to his feet.
Mutch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutch controls Wrestling Coach momentarily but Wrestling Coach frees himself.
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.
Wrestling Coach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutch has his feet on Wrestling Coach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wrestling Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mutch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wrestling Coach looks to land a right hand but Mutch moved out of range.
Mutch throws a series of punches but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Mutch throws a right hand that Wrestling Coach ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestling Coach also avoids with ease.
Wrestling Coach is looking to counter punch.
Wrestling Coach shoots in looking for a takedown. Mutch tries to sprawl out of it but Wrestling Coach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mutch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Mutch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ceiba Wrestling Coach's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mutch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wrestling Coach is trying to defend but Mutch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wrestling Coach is not content to let Mutch control the position.
Mutch is just content to waste time from the top position. Wrestling Coach takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mutch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestling Coach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling Coach working a defensive guard here.
Wrestling Coach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrestling Coach seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch trying to control but Wrestling Coach is working from the bottom.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrestling Coach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrestling Coach wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestling Coach tries to avoid it but Mutch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestling Coach to the ground. Wrestling Coach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Wrestling Coach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mutch.
Mutch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrestling Coach eats them both and turns towards Mutch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wrestling Coach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jordan Mutch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrestling Coach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutch moves in looking to clinch but Wrestling Coach pushes him off.
Wrestling Coach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mutch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jordan Mutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling Coach as Mutch shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mutch misses with a straight right.
Mutch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutch throws a head kick but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Wrestling Coach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrestling Coach scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling Coach shoots in and drives through. Mutch sprawls well.
Mutch cracks Wrestling Coach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mutch looks to throw the jab but Wrestling Coach is out of range.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestling Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutch cracks Wrestling Coach with a good jab.
Mutch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrestling Coach is rocked!
A combination from Mutch does no damage.
Oh Wrestling Coach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling Coach.
Wrestling Coach seems to have got his legs back now.
Mutch blocks a head kick by Wrestling Coach.
Mutch feints a jab promting Wrestling Coach to slip. Mutch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wrestling Coach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch instigates a clinch.
Wrestling Coach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Wrestling Coach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mutch is keeping busy.
Wrestling Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Mutch controls the action.
Mutch tries for a takedown but Wrestling Coach manages to get underhooks.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Wrestling Coach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wrestling Coach after a bit of a struggle.
Wrestling Coach throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wrestling Coach leaning against his opponent.
Mutch wants a takedown.
Wrestling Coach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mutch is breathing heavily.
Wrestling Coach avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutch.
Wrestling Coach is looking for a sweep.
Wrestling Coach defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mutch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mutch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wrestling Coach defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceiba Wrestling Coach's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mutch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestling Coach circles away.
Wrestling Coach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrestling Coachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrestling Coach clinches up against the ropes.
Mutch goes for a takedown attempt but Wrestling Coach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutch as he connects with a hook.
Mutch's corner calls for a 1-2. Mutch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrestling Coach as he jumps to the side.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutch throws a head kick but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and clinches.
Wrestling Coach digs a right hand into Mutch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mutch's gas tank.
Wrestling Coach pulls guard successfully.
Wrestling Coach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mutch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrestling Coach is working away from the top position though.
Mutch is looking to improve his position.
Mutch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutch is not content to let Wrestling Coach control the position.
Wrestling Coach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mutch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wrestling Coach manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Mutch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch wants to hold on but Wrestling Coach pushes him away.
Wrestling Coach in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mutch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wrestling Coach prevents Mutch from standing back up.
Wrestling Coach prevents Mutch from improving his position.
Mutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mutch trying to control but Wrestling Coach postures up.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrestling Coach with the ground and pound but Mutch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mutch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrestling Coach won't allow Mutch to sweep him here.
Wrestling Coach trying to control but Mutch is working from the bottom.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wrestling Coach throws an elbow that misses. Mutch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrestling Coach's guard. Nice move by Mutch!
Wrestling Coach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrestling Coach has wrist control.
Wrestling Coach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutch's guard.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Coach preventing the sweep.
Wrestling Coach is in close to Mutch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wrestling Coach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrestling Coach works over Mutch with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mutch looking for a guillotine here but Wrestling Coach defends easily.
Wrestling Coach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceiba Wrestling Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mutch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jordan Mutch!
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