The fifth and final fight of the Facebook preliminaries for UFC 134 is a welterweight bout, Paulo Thiago vs. David Mitchell. Thiago has lost three of his last five fights since opening his UFC career with a stunning first round knockout of Josh Koscheck. Mitchell dropped his UFC debut against T.J Waldburger last September. The referee is charge of the action is Mario Yamasaki.
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ROUND 1 - Mitchell holds a tremendous size advantage over Thiago, but the crowd is clearly on the Brazilian's side. Thiago trying to find his range, keeping his distance. Mitchell rushes in but Thiago anticipates it and sweeps into side mount. Mitchell trying to wall walk but Thiago blanketing him, trying to set up an arm choke. Mitchell squirms to the side, escapes and stands back up. The two trade exchanges, with Mitchell sporting a broad smile across his face. The fight closes to the clinch and Thiago again sweeps Mitchell to the ground. Thiago working for a crucifix but Mitchell escapes his arm. Thiago trying to set up a choke but Mitchell fights it off. Thiago backs away and the fighters stand up round one ends.
MMA Nation scores the round 10-9 Thiago.
ROUND 2 - Mitchell rushes in with a wild combination but Thiago pushes away. Thiago misses a spinning kick and Mitchell trips the Brazilian. Thiago regains balance but is driven back to the fence and taken down. Mitchell looking to take the back of Thiago but is reversed and stood back up. Mitchell shoots in but is swept to the mat by Thiago, who quickly stands back up. Thiago takes Mitchell down again from the clinch, landing in side control. Thiago transitions to top position and postures up before stepping away. Mitchell stands back up and immediately gets tagged by a lead uppercut. Mitchell lands a leg kick buts eats a right hand. Forty-five seconds left in the second round. The two trade exchanges as the crowd roars to Thiago's side. Mitchell feigns in but Thiago keeps his distance as the bell rings.
MMA Nation scores the round 10-9 Thiago.
ROUND 3 - The crowd roars to life as the final round begins. Mitchell waves his arms in the air, enticing the Brazilian audience. Thiago closes the distance and lands a swift uppercut to the jaw. Mitchell backs away to the center of the cage. Thiago leaps in with a wild left hook that hits flush. Thiago rushes into the clinch and trips Mitchell to the ground. Thiago stands back up and the two square up in the center of the cage. Mitchell pressing forward, prying with his jab. Thiago ducks under and lands a huge lead kick to the head of Mitchell. A mouse is developing on the outside of Mitchell's temple. Thiago misses with a looping overhead right. Mitchell presses forward with a right hand and blood begins to dribble out of the nose of Thiago. Mitchell finding his range, keeping Thiago off balance with his jab. One minute left as Thiago rushes in with a big left hook. Thiago grabs the underhooks from the back of Mitchell, wrestling him to the ground. Thiago jumps onto his back and looks to finish as the round comes to a close. Mitchell fights it off long enough to hear the final bell.
MMA Nation scores the round 10-9 Thiago.
UFC 134 results: Paulo Thiago defeats David Mitchell via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).