PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mixon (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.

Heaton
vs
Mixon

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Jake Heaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mixon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mixon clinches up with Heaton and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Mixon.
Mixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mixon lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixon.
Mixon tries to work over Heaton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heaton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heaton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heaton fails to pull guard.
Mixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mixon tries a body shot but Heaton blocks it.
Mixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heaton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heaton jumps guard but Mixon stands there with Heaton around his waist. Heaton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixon.
Mixon gets through Heaton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heaton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Mixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heaton's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
Heaton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Heaton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mixon uses from the top position.
Mixon stops Heaton from standing up.
Mixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heaton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Heaton holds on and takes a little breather.
Mixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mixon has managed to get both his arms back between Heaton's legs - danger averted.
Mixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heaton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heaton has a closed guard, preventing Mixon from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heaton sets himself, and Mixon steps forward looking for the clinch! Heaton avoids it this time.
Heaton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heaton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Mixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heaton doesn't seem phased though.

Mixon gets a clinch.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
Mixon lands with a light punch inside.
Mixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heaton or not.
Heaton takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mixon.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
Mixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
Heaton takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands an uppercut.
Heaton working aggressively here.
Heaton tries to pull guard but Mixon won't allow it.
Mixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Mixon.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heaton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mixon pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mixon closes the distance and clinches.
Mixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mixon lands a lovely overhand right.

Mixon has managed to clinch.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heaton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joe Mixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
A hook to the body from Mixon.
Heaton is trying to break free.
Mixon pushes Heaton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mixon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mixon.
Mixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heaton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Mixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heaton trying to stall but Mixon improves his position.
Mixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Mixon.
A short left from Mixon.
Heaton is trying to pull guard but Mixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mixon on the inside.
Mixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heaton or not.
Heaton misses with the head strike.
Mixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mixon stops a takedown attempt from Heaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mixon lands with a left to the head.
Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Heaton's head.
Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Heaton or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mixon is working Heaton over against the cage.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Mixon.
Mixon pushes Heaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mixon lands a left hand.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mixon.
A short body shot lands from Mixon as the two fighters clinch.
Mixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Mixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
Mixon scores with a shot to the side of Heaton's head.
Mixon cracks Heaton with a nice body shot.
Mixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mixon.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
Mixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mixon.
Nice body punch from Mixon - that landed with a thud.
Mixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heatons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heaton takes a shot to the head.
Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mixon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mixon manages to end up in side control.
Mixon controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Mixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Mixon.
Mixon leaves Heaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Mixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mixon darts in and clinches Heaton up against the cage.
Mixon pushes Heaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heaton is trying to break the clinch but Mixon has him pressed against the cage.
Mixon presses Heaton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heaton stops a takedown attempt from Mixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heaton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mixon prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mixon.
Heaton can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heaton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mixon presses Heaton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands with a left to the head.
Mixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heaton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mixon lands with a left to the head.
Mixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mixon on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mixon.
Mixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
Mixon is working Heaton over against the cage.
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixon.
Mixon lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Mixon - that landed with a thud.
Heaton can't find room to land a body shot as Mixon controls the action.
Mixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mixon lands a body shot.
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.
Mixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Mixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mixon.
Mixon lands with a right to the head.
Mixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Mixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mixon.
Mixon digs a right hand underneath Heaton's ribcage. Heaton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mixon is leaning against Heaton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heaton backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mixon is leaning against Heaton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mixon cracks Heaton with a nice body shot.
Heaton tries to break free but Mixon pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Mixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mixon on the inside.
Mixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Mixon.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.
Mixon scores with a hook to the body.
Joe Mixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mixon lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mixon 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mixon!