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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Liebling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Liebling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
20
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Liebling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liebling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liebling trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Liebling.
Liebling controlling from side mount.
Liebling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liebling is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liebling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mitchell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Liebling's guard! Nice work there by Mitchell!
Mitchell thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Liebling wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liebling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Liebling's legs - danger averted.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liebling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liebling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liebling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell works over Liebling with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liebling is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebling trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
Liebling has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liebling's guard.
Liebling is breathing heavily.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liebling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liebling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell thows a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Liebling trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell stopping the sweep attempt from Liebling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell throws and elbow that misses. Liebling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Liebling!
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Liebling tries to pass.
Mitchell wants to stand but Liebling is controlling the position.
Liebling forces his way into half guard.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebling thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Liebling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mitchell pushes Liebling off looking to stand but Liebling dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Liebling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liebling tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Liebling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liebling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liebling's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Liebling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Liebling is out of range.
Liebling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liebling throws a shot to the body.
Liebling misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liebling moves away.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Liebling ducks under and follows up with a left that Liebling also avoids with ease.
Liebling ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Liebling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitchell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liebling wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Liebling swings around for an armbar but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Liebling's guard.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liebling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Liebling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liebling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Liebling trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell works over Liebling with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell won't allow Liebling to sweep him here.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
Jason Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell throws a strike but Liebling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is looking to stand up but Liebling isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liebling is stalling in the full guard.
Liebling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell pushes Liebling off and gets back to his feet.
Liebling rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liebling is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liebling backwards.
Mitchell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liebling uses from the top position.
Liebling passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Liebling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell pushes Liebling away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Liebling gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Liebling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mitchell is pushing Liebling's head away, looking to escape. Liebling manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liebling throws a strike aimed at the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Liebling ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Liebling moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Liebling slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liebling did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Liebling blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liebling defending well though.
Liebling tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mitchell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Liebling wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mitchell.
Liebling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but Liebling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liebling moves into full mount! Mitchell won't be happy about that!
Mitchell is trying desperately to improve position.
Liebling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitchell is now in Liebling's guard. A big mistake from Liebling there, giving up the dominant position!
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liebling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Liebling's legs - danger averted.
Liebling is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Liebling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitchell defends it easily.
Liebling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell works over Liebling with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Liebling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Liebling's brow.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liebling trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Liebling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell stopping the sweep attempt from Liebling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liebling is on top in guard.
Liebling wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Liebling won't allow Mitchell to get back to his feet.
Liebling 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 makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liebling wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liebling is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitchell scores with a jab.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Jason Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell leaves Liebling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liebling throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Jason Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liebling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell gets a takedown into half guard.
Liebling gets back to full guard.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liebling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liebling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Liebling's brow.
Mitchell postures up.
Liebling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Liebling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liebling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnny Liebling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liebling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Mitchell.
I've got Mitchell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mitchell!
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energy
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