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EFL 6 - Mitchell v Mirza PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob McWilliam (ranked 5255 p4p, 534 weight class) and Joshua Silvan (ranked 5448 p4p, 539 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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187 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob McWilliam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Silvan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvan gets tackled into the cage by McWilliam. McWilliam maintains the clinch.
Silvan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McWilliam cracks Silvan with a nice body shot.
Silvan misses with an elbow over the top.
McWilliam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McWilliam lands a shot to the body.
Silvan avoids a wild elbow strike from McWilliam.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWilliam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McWilliam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silvan landing knees to the body.
McWilliam lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McWilliam as Silvan tries to tie him up.
Silvan fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McWilliam just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvan's brow.
A short uppercut from McWilliam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvan missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from McWilliam.
McWilliam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvans head.
McWilliam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silvan backwards.
Silvan is rocked!
Silvan trying to land knees to the body.
Silvan is still on wobbly legs! Can McWilliam finish him?
Silvan blocks an elbow strike.
Silvan seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWilliam blocks the elbow strike.
McWilliam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silvan.
Silvan misses with an elbow over the top.
McWilliam lands with a left to the head.
Silvan blocks the elbow strike.
Silvan missing with knees to the body.
McWilliam is working Silvan over against the cage.
Silvan looks winded!
McWilliam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McWilliam scores with a hook to the body.
Silvan blocks an elbow strike.
McWilliam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from McWilliam.
McWilliam lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silvan to his knees! McWilliam keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob McWilliam!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Urkel (ranked 8508 p4p, 654 weight class) and Jermaine Sims (ranked 6431 p4p, 577 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Urkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Sims!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sims throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy body kick from Urkel
and Sims counters with a two punch combo.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Urkel gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Urkel rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage.
Urkel breaks from the clinch.
Urkel moves into the clinch.
Sims breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims has his takedown stuffed
and Urkel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jermaine Sims has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sims is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urkel connects with a body shot.
Jermaine Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urkel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urkel to keep the fight standing.
Steven Urkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Sims.
Urkel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urkel gets control of Sims's arms and successfully pulls guard. Urkel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Urkel is retaining full guard.
Urkel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Urkel tries to get out of the position.
Sims throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sims being controlled here momentarily.
Urkel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sims is one step ahead there.
Sims is fighting to break Urkel's control of his arms but Urkel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urkel is on top in guard.
Sims being controlled here, momentarily.
Urkel lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urkel throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urkel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urkel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sims looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Urkel has picked Sims up and slammed him! Sims can't keep hold of the triangle and Urkel manages to pass to side control!
Urkel decides to stand back up.
Urkel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sims.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urkel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sims to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sims looks to clinch but Urkel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sims taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steven Urkel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Brown (ranked 5218 p4p, 526 weight class) and Gustav Gustavsson (ranked 4005 p4p, 441 weight class). Brown comes into the arena with If I ruled the world nas blaring out of the sound system. Gustavsson has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest The Best as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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166 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Gustavsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jay Brown has been cut.
Gustavsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustavsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gustavsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gustavsson throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gustavsson throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gustavsson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustavsson, which made it look bad.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Gustavsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown looks for a takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away easily
and Gustavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jay Brown's cut is getting worse.
Gustav Gustavsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustavsson lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brown fails with the takedown
letting Gustavsson counter with a right hand.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Gustavsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jay Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gustavsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavsson dips to his left and cracks Brown with 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!
Gustavsson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Gustavsson.
Jay Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustavsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeez, Jay Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gustavsson sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gustavsson is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Brown is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Gustavsson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustav Gustavsson!
Gustav Gustavsson very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Black Rob (ranked 7164 p4p, 468 weight class) and Carl James (ranked 5227 p4p, 398 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Carl James enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Black Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl James!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Rob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rob.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James is not content to let Rob control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob happy to just control the position for now.
James is trying to buck Rob off.
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rob looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James is pushing Rob's head away, looking to escape. Rob manages to hold on to the position though.
Rob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rob is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rob looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Rob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Black Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Rob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Rob.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Rob bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rob shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Rob bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rob misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Rob. 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.
Rob dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Rob dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rob looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for James!
James wants to get back to his feet but Rob is dominant here and he's now got James's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but James has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Rob tries to keep control of the position but James is staying busy.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Rob is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! James is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Black Rob!
A relieved looking Black Rob thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Brandt (ranked 4033 p4p, 449 weight class) and Charly Viguier (ranked 4069 p4p, 451 weight class). Viguier has chosen Kebra as his entrance music. 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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191 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Brandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charly Viguier!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandt has managed to clinch.
Brandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viguier.
Viguier is trying to pull guard but Brandt has him pressed against the cage.
Viguier has Brandt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robbie Brandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charly Viguier.
Brandt jumps into guard, dragging Viguier to the mat.
Brandt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viguier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viguier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Viguier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandt is keeping the position for now.
Brandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viguier on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt pulls Viguier in to control the position.
Viguier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Viguier trying to control but Brandt is working from the bottom.
Brandt wants to sweep here but Viguier controlling him for the moment.
Viguier wants to pass the guard but Brandt is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viguier stops Brandt from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viguier.
Brandt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brandt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viguier's guard.
Brandt prevents Viguier from getting back to his feet.
Viguier is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brandt rolls with it to try and escape but Viguier cranks on the arm and Brandt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charly Viguier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Mitchell (ranked 3989 p4p, 437 weight class) and Shamil Mirzamagomedov (ranked 2242 p4p, 271 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzamagomedov throws out the jab.
Mirzamagomedov forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell wants to hit a switch here but Mirzamagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitchell there!
Mitchell regains half guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand up but Mitchell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
Mirzamagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mirzamagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mirzamagomedov's back!
Mitchell is looking to control Mirzamagomedov but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mitchell working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mirzamagomedov is defending well though. Mitchell let's go of the attempt for now.
Mirzamagomedov is keeping busy.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control the hands but Mitchell breaks the grip.
Mirzamagomedov can't escape the position.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Mitchell gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Mirzamagomedov.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Mirzamagomedov keeps moving.
Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Mirzamagomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Mitchell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mirzamagomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mirzamagomedov after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Mitchell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mirzamagomedov lands with a nice combination. Mitchell backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mirzamagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirzamagomedov wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mirzamagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mirzamagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzamagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzamagomedov, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov against the cage but Mirzamagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Mitchell is defending well but Mirzamagomedov drives through and ends up in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzamagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mirzamagomedov scores with a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzamagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mitchell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mirzamagomedov defends well and Mitchell ends up having to push Mirzamagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov wants to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mirzamagomedov moves out of range.
Mark Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mirzamagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mirzamagomedov is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mirzamagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Mirzamagomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top!
Mirzamagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
Mark Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov is striking off his back. Mitchell thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mirzamagomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Mitchell from advancing position.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzamagomedov can do to turn this around?
Mirzamagomedov trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Mirzamagomedov is still trying to improve position.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Mirzamagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mirzamagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mirzamagomedov is controlling Mitchell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mirzamagomedov tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mirzamagomedov is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mirzamagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mirzamagomedov is having none of it.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzamagomedov under the eye.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Mirzamagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mirzamagomedov prevents it.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mirzamagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mitchell. 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.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mirzamagomedov as he avoids it easily.
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mirzamagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mirzamagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mirzamagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirzamagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mirzamagomedov's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!
Mirzamagomedov pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage.
Mirzamagomedov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Mirzamagomedov has wrist control.
Mirzamagomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirzamagomedov wriggles free and stands up.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzamagomedov, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov against the cage but Mirzamagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov throws a counter combo.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mirzamagomedov moves away
and Mirzamagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Mitchell fights it but they end up in guard.
Mirzamagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzamagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mirzamagomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mirzamagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Mirzamagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mirzamagomedov cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mirzamagomedov postures up.
Mirzamagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mirzamagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mirzamagomedov preventing the sweep.
Mirzamagomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Mitchell is very close to passing his half guard.
Shamil Mirzamagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell wants to free his trapped foot but Mirzamagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Mirzamagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!
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