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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Durham (ranked 4166 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Leno (ranked 22273 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Leno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leno closes the distance and clinches.
Leno has hold of one of Durham's legs. Durham is fighting the takedown attempt but Leno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leno has Durham in his guard.
Durham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durham has managed to get both his arms back between Leno's legs - danger averted.
Leno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Leno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durham defends well.
Leno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durham is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durham is aware though and is defending well.
Durham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leno's guard.
Leno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durham is aware though and is defending well.
Durham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leno is looking for a triangle but Durham pushes his legs off easily.
Leno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durham stands and steps away. Leno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Michael Durham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham works over Leno's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Jay Leno has been cut.
Durham feints a jab promting Leno to slip. Durham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Leno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durham is trying to keep an underhook but Leno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Leno is looking for a kimura but Durham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leno to get the leverage.
Leno is looking for a kimura but Durham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leno to get the leverage.
Leno is working for an americana but Durham has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Leno was thinking about the submission.
Durham working a defensive guard here.
Leno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Durham dives on top into guard.
Durham stands up and waves to Leno to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leno moves into the clinch.
Durham tries a knee to the head but Leno blocks it.
Leno has hold of one of Durham's legs. Durham is fighting the takedown attempt but Leno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Leno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Durham dives on top into guard.
Leno working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily.
Leno has his foot on Durham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durham works his way back into a safe position though.
Durham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durham has managed to get both his arms back between Leno's legs - danger averted.
Leno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durham defends it easily.
Leno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham stands and steps away. Leno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sloppy strikes from Durham. Those never looked like landing.
Leno takes the fight into the clinch.
Leno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durham prevents it.
Leno can't get the takedown.
Durham misses with an elbow over the top.
Durham misses with a knee to the head.
Leno has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Durham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leno looks winded!
Leno is persistently looking for the submission but Durham is defending it well.
Durham is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Leno is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Durham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Durham for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Leno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Leno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leno pushes Durham up against the cage in a clinch.
Leno has picked Durham up - he's going for a ride! Leno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Leno is trying to work for a kimura but Durham is defending well.
Leno seems to be looking for submissions.
Leno wants to work for an arm triangle but Durham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Durham is defending against the submission attempts here by Leno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leno is working for a submission of some sort.
Leno is working for a kimura but Durham is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leno is looking for a kimura but Durham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leno to get the leverage.
Leno is working for an americana but Durham has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Leno was thinking about the submission.
Jay Leno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leno has Durham in his guard.
Leno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Durham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durham advances position into side control!
Leno is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leno seems to be looking for submissions.
Leno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leno.
Leno is looking for a kimura but Durham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leno to get the leverage.
Leno is breathing heavily.
Leno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leno is trying for a kimura here. Durham looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Leno wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Leno!
Jay Leno gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Michael Durham was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back better and stronger. Sorry to all my fans I promise you'll get a knockout next time.'.
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RATING
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