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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Duran (ranked 2372 p4p, 4075 weight class) and Raynor Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Duran could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raynor Anderson Jones's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raynor Anderson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Anderson Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duran.
Duran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Duran uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
An elbow from Duran crashes against the mat.
Duran tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Duran throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson Jones is defending well.
Duran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Duran tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anderson Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Duran keeps moving and retains side control.
Duran working the ground and pound but Anderson Jones is defending the strikes.
Duran trying to control the action but Anderson Jones is working from the bottom.
Duran thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Anderson Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Duran throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson Jones's head but Anderson Jones avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anderson Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duran trying to control the position but Anderson Jones is working away.
Duran tries to stand but Anderson Jones is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to advance to mount but can't.
Duran looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The strikes coming from Duran are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duran is looking to take a break and control but Anderson Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Anderson Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Duran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson Jones's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson Jones tries to bench press Duran off him but Duran keeps the position.
Duran is looking to take a break and control but Anderson Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duran trying to control the action but Anderson Jones is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Anderson Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Duran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duran has a takedown stuffed.
Duran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duran lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Duran presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Duran wants a takedown but no success here.
Duran jumps guard but Anderson Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedric Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duran tries to pull guard but Anderson Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Jones smiles and moves away.
Anderson Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Duran misses with a takedown
and Anderson Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Anderson Jones is trying to pull guard but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson Jones jumps guard but Duran stands there with Anderson Jones around his waist. Anderson Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Duran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duran backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Duran is on him like a limpet, forcing Anderson Jones back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duran has had enough of the clinch but Anderson Jones keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Jones fails to pull guard.
Anderson Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duran tries for a takedown but Anderson Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson Jones gets a clinch.
Duran tries to pull guard but Anderson Jones won't allow it.
Duran is pressed up against the cage. Anderson Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duran down to the mat. Duran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson Jones.
Anderson Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson Jones. No joy for Duran on that attempt.
Anderson Jones misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson Jones. Anderson Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Cedric Duran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Anderson Jones fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Duran misses
and Anderson Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duran or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson Jones, which made it look bad.
Anderson Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raynor Anderson Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Duran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anderson Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson Jones's guard.
Duran is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson Jones has wrist control.
Duran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Duran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson Jones, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran wants to stand but Anderson Jones has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson Jones wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Duran trying to control the position but Anderson Jones is working away.
Anderson Jones is being controlled here.
Duran passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anderson Jones!
Anderson Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Duran looking to secure an arm triangle but Anderson Jones defends it well.
Duran tries to control but Anderson Jones wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Duran is looking to stand but Anderson Jones has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Duran controlling from the full mount.
Duran wants to finish this one by submission but Anderson Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Duran.
Duran is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anderson Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anderson Jones shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Jones is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Duran has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
Anderson Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson Jones trying to control the hands but Duran breaks the grip.
Duran tries to keep control of the position but Anderson Jones is staying busy.
Duran has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson Jones pushed the leg off.
Duran looking for the choke but no joy.
Duran patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran working for the choke.
Duran working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Duran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cedric Duran thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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