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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barney Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (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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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Sumner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutch misses with a two punch combination.
Mutch takes a swing at Sumner's ribcage but misses.
Sumner closes the distance and pushes Mutch back into the cage.
Mutch tries to score a body lock takedown but Sumner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sumner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mutch wants a takedown but no success here.
Sumner lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Sumner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sumner is pressed up against the cage. Mutch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sumner down to the mat. Sumner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch looks to land a combination but Sumner avoids it well.
Mutch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mutch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch loads up on a big right hand but Sumner slips the punch.
Sumner rushes Mutch and presses him up against the cage.
Sumner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Sumner holds him up against the cage and eventually Mutch drops back down to his feet.
Mutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Mutch can't find room to land a body shot as Sumner controls the action.
Sumner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
Mutch misses with a punch to the body.
Mutch wants to take the fight to the mat but Sumner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumner.
Mutch has Sumner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mutch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sumner tumbling to the mat - Mutch dives into Sumner's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sumner controls Mutch momentarily but Mutch frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mutch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sumner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mutch defends it easily.
Sumner trying to control the position.
Mutch prevents Sumner from getting back to his feet.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Mutch from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner is looking for a triangle but Mutch pushes his legs off easily.
Mutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sumner is trying to control the position but Mutch postures up.
Mutch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sumner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mutch distracts Sumner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sumner looking to control.
Mutch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Mutch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutch on the ground.
Mutch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mutch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sumner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sumner is trying to keep Mutch in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sumner's guard.
Sumner is trying to get back to full guard.
Sumner is not content to let Mutch control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mutch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mutch throws a poor cross that misses
and Sumner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sumner lands a lovely overhand right.
Sumner staying out of range there.
Mutch lands a nice hook to Sumner's body. Sumner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sumner tries to clinch up.
Mutch slips a jab and a cross from Sumner.
Mutch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumner.
Sumner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sumner misses with a looping right.
Mutch misses with a body shot.
Sumner drops his hands momentarily and Mutch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Mutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner tries to clinch but Mutch is having none of it.
Mutch scores with a nice right hand.
Mutch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mutch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumner tries to clinch there but Mutch circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Sumner. That snapped Mutch's head back.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown but Sumner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Sumner misses.
Jordan Mutch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumner clinches.
Mutch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Sumner walks away with a smile on his face. Mutch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sumner lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumner scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutch should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sumner ducks under a wild hook from Mutch.
Mutch slips a straight right by Sumner.
Sumner moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sumner.
A short right from Sumner.
Mutch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sumner is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Sumner.
Mutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutch is trying to maintain a safe position but Sumner gets an underhook and turns Mutch into the cage.
Sumner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutch is trying to pull guard but Sumner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sumner smiles and moves away.
Mutch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch avoids the body shot from Sumner.
Mutch swings widly with a right hand
and Sumner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutch dives in and grabs Sumner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sumner pushes down on Mutch's head and hops out.
Sumner throws a lazy right hand but Mutch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutch is breathing heavily.
Mutch throws a hook but Sumner blocks it.
Sumner lands with a hook. Mutch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sumner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mutch jabs Sumner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutch moves into range and clinches up with Sumner.
Mutch struggles to land a body shot inside as Sumner controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Barney Sumner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mutch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sumner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumner is pressed up against the cage. Mutch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sumner down to the mat. Sumner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sumner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
A combination from Mutch does no damage.
Sumner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
Sumner stalling against the cage.
Sumner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sumner pushes Mutch back against the cage and 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!
Mutch goes for a takedown attempt but Sumner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sumner rushes Mutch and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Sumner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutch fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Mutch.
Mutch misses with a few strikes there.
Sumner tries to clinch but Mutch is having none of it.
Sumner stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutch.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Sumner slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sumner wants to clinch up but Mutch keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Sumner.
Jordan Mutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutch gets tackled into the cage by Sumner. Sumner maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Mutch wants to take the fight to the mat but Sumner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
A short uppercut from Sumner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Mutch taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutch can't get the takedown.
Mutch wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Sumner.
Mutch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sumner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sumner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Sumner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutch's elbow.
Sumner lands an uppercut.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sumner stalling.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mutch blocking some punches.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumner lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Sumner is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Mutch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Mutch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sumner smiles and moves away.
Sumner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mutch circles away.
A lazy left from Sumner finds it's target.
Mutch throws a combination that misses
enabling Sumner to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutch is rocked!
Sumner moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mutch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sumner.
Sumner stops a takedown attempt from Mutch.
A short right from Sumner.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Sumner won't allow it.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutch has Sumner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Sumner as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sumner.
A short right from Sumner on the inside.
Mutch can't get the takedown.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutch is still on wobbly legs! Can Sumner finish him?
Mutch takes a shot to the head.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mutch seems to have recovered his senses.
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 Sumner walks away with a smile on his face. Mutch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mutch misses with a double jab.
Mutch walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Sumner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mutch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sumner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sumner.
Sumner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
The referee calls for Sumner to work.
Mutch gets control of Sumner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mutch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumner looking to sit in guard and control but Mutch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumner is trying to keep Mutch in close.
Sumner keeping moving, preventing Mutch from controlling successfully.
Mutch landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner is trying to control the position but Mutch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mutch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Barney Sumner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mutch moves into the clinch.
Sumner swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumner has Mutch pushed against the cage.
Mutch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sumner 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.
Sumner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mutch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sumner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Sumner looks to throw the jab but Mutch is out of range.
Sumner tries to clinch there but Mutch circles away.
Mutch throws a jab when Sumner was well out of range.
Sumner scores with the left hand. Mutch knows he should have avoided that one.
Sumner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutch.
Mutch throws a combination that misses
and Sumner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sumner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sumner closes the distance and pushes Mutch back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sumner - that landed with a thud.
Mutch is looking for a takedown.
Mutch is trying to drag Sumner to the mat but Sumner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mutch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sumner pushes Mutch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sumner lands a shoulder strike.
Sumner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sumner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumner gets underhooks to prevent Mutch's takedown attempt.
Sumner lands a nice uppercut.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumner lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumner leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands with a right to the head.
Sumner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sumner digs a right hand into Mutch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mutch's gas tank.
Mutch has a couple of punches blocked by Sumner.
Mutch fails to pull guard.
Sumner lands with a left to the head.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Sumner taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumner works on Mutch's body with a couple of short punches.
Sumner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sumner prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Sumner had his way with Jordan Mutch in that round.
That's time! Sumner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sumner takes the fight into the clinch.
Sumner scores with a shot to the side of Mutch's head.
Sumner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutch wants a takedown.
Mutch fails to pull guard.
Sumner is working Mutch over against the cage.
Mutch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sumner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barney Sumner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Mutch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sumner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sumner has closed the distance and engaged Mutch in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sumner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mutch is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right hand to the body from Sumner.
Sumner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner pushes Mutch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sumner stalling.
Mutch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sumner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sumner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mutch tries to pull guard but Sumner holds him up against the cage and eventually Mutch drops back down to his feet.
Sumner 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.
Sumner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sumner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch is trying to drag Sumner to the mat but Sumner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sumner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sumner blocking some punches.
Sumner presses Mutch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutch.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
Sumner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutchs head.
Mutch can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Sumner.
Mutch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sumner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sumner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sumner lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sumner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutch can do to turn this around?
Sumner lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sumner.
Sumner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sumner lands with a light punch inside.
Mutch can't find room to land a body shot as Sumner controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sumner.
Sumner lands a right hand.
Mutch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sumner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mutch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mutchs head.
Good body shot from Sumner.
Mutch has Sumner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Sumner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
Sumner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sumner.
Mutch takes a shot to the head.
Mutch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sumner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Sumner.
Sumner stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan Mutch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barney Sumner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sumner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Sumner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sumner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Sumner!
Barney Sumner is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Barney Sumner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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