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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodel Hiligaynon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiligaynon comes to the cage accompanied by Down and Out . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodel Hiligaynon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiligaynon misses with a body kick.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Mitchell misses
and Hiligaynon counters with a left to the body.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Hiligaynon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitchell checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range.
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
Hiligaynon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hiligaynon checks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiligaynon scrambles back to his feet.
Hiligaynon misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiligaynon is just out of range.
Hiligaynon throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell throws a head kick that Hiligaynon semi-blocks.
Hiligaynon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiligaynon misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Mitchell. Those never looked like landing.
Mitchell misses the body punch
and Hiligaynon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hiligaynon.
Danga de danga de dang - Hiligaynon scores with a four punch combination!
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hiligaynon rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitchell checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes the leg kick and cracks Hiligaynon in the body.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hiligaynon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiligaynon misses with a left hand
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Hiligaynon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Mitchell as he checks the leg kick.
Hiligaynon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hiligaynon throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Hiligaynon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mitchell throws a hook but Hiligaynon avoids it easily.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hiligaynon looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Hiligaynon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiligaynon blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Mitchell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but Hiligaynon avoids it.
Hiligaynon checks a leg kick.
Hiligaynon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiligaynon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hiligaynon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiligaynon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiligaynon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
Mitchell cracks Hiligaynon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon throws a front kick aimed at Mitchell's knee but Mitchell avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon wants to clinch.
Hiligaynon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiligaynon moves out of range as Mitchell throws a body kick.
Hiligaynon lands a nice shot that snaps Mitchell's head back.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hiligaynon.
Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell throws a good cross that connects.
Hiligaynon misses with a body kick.
Hiligaynon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitchell finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiligaynon's head.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick which misses Mitchell's front leg but catches the back leg as Mitchell tries to avoid it.
Hiligaynon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Mitchell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hiligaynon throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
A bone on bone clash there as Mitchell blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitchell, right into the meat.
Hiligaynon looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiligaynon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hiligaynons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitchell.
Mitchell moves forwards but Hiligaynon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiligaynon takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Hiligaynon moved out of range nicely.
Hiligaynon misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiligaynon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hiligaynon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiligaynon under the eye.
Hiligaynon throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiligaynon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses the jab.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Hiligaynon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hiligaynon misses with a right hand
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mitchell blocks the body kick.
Hiligaynon lands a jab.
Hiligaynon throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Hiligaynon loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiligaynon throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell lunges at Hiligaynon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiligaynon's hand.
Hiligaynon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
Hiligaynon cracks the inside of Mitchell's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell checks a low kick from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell works over Hiligaynon's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Mitchell throws out a leg kick but Hiligaynon moves out of range and Mitchell only half commits.
Mitchell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hiligaynon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiligaynon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hiligaynon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Hiligaynon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a jab when Hiligaynon was well out of range.
Mitchell swings for the body but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
Hiligaynon fakes the leg kick and cracks Mitchell in the body.
Hiligaynon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hiligaynon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiligaynon throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Hiligaynon misses.
Hiligaynon throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell misses with a body shot
and Hiligaynon counters with a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hiligaynon checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hiligaynon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
Hiligaynon moves out of range as Mitchell throws a body kick.
Hiligaynon misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a body kick that stops Hiligaynon in his tracks momentarily.
Hiligaynon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiligaynon with a nice cross.
Mitchell moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell throws a chopping leg kick but Hiligaynon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Mitchell checks it.
Hiligaynon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiligaynon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiligaynon staying out of range there.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Hiligaynon moves away and avoids it.
Hiligaynon misses with a low kick.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crunch! Hiligaynon slams his shin into Mitchell's torso.
Mitchell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hiligaynon with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
Mitchell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiligaynon scores with a punch to the head.
Hiligaynon throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell defending well as Hiligaynon loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hiligaynon if he has to take too many more of those.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiligaynon misses the jab.
Hiligaynon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Hiligaynon slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mitchell.
Hiligaynon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitchell tries to land a leg kick but Hiligaynon saw it coming and moves away.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiligaynon moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiligaynon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hiligaynon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiligaynon's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiligaynon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mitchell ducks right into an uppercut from Hiligaynon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiligaynon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mitchell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitchell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hiligaynon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
Hiligaynon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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 lazy left from Mitchell finds it's target.
Hiligaynon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Hiligaynon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hiligaynon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hiligaynon throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiligaynon cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiligaynon moves away.
Hiligaynon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitchell. Mitchell obviously looking to wear him down.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell misses the body punch
and Hiligaynon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiligaynon manages to avoid it.
Hiligaynon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiligaynon looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hiligaynon doesn't seem phased though.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon connects with a solid leg kick.
Mitchell lunges at Hiligaynon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiligaynon's hand.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Hiligaynon ducks down to avoid it.
Hiligaynon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hiligaynon avoids a kick to the body.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiligaynon.
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!
Mitchell throws a leg kick but Hiligaynon checks it.
Hiligaynon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiligaynon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiligaynon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mitchell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiligaynon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Hiligaynon closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiligaynons head.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon misses with a knee to the head.
Hiligaynon looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Hiligaynon avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to land a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell throws a leg kick
and Hiligaynon counters with a solid body kick.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiligaynon manages to avoid it.
Hiligaynon is looking to slow Mitchell down with leg kicks.
Hiligaynon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiligaynon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking hook.
Hiligaynon throws a front kick that sends Mitchell stumbling back into the cage.
Hiligaynon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiligaynon.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hiligaynon doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiligaynon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Hiligaynon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Hiligaynon moves out of range easily.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hiligaynon slips under a jab from Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hiligaynon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiligaynon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mitchell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mitchell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiligaynon is just out of range.
Mitchell scores with a push kick.
Hiligaynon thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Billy Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiligaynon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hiligaynon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiligaynon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hiligaynon pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiligaynon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Nice body punch from Hiligaynon - that landed with a thud.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiligaynon tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Hiligaynon back against the cage.
Hiligaynon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Hiligaynon scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Hiligaynon stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a nice knee to the body.
Hiligaynon swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hiligaynon has double underhooks.
Hiligaynon is trying to stall.
Hiligaynon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Hiligaynon.
Mitchell digs a right hand into Hiligaynon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hiligaynon's gas tank.
Hiligaynon lands a shoulder strike.
Hiligaynon trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiligaynon into the cage.
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!
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiligaynon taking a breather.
Hiligaynon working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiligaynon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hiligaynon fails to land.
Hiligaynon is stalling here.
Hiligaynon is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon is looking to control Mitchell's arms but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hiligaynon has his back to the cage.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiligaynon tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitchell presses Hiligaynon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hiligaynon looking to stall.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hiligaynon.
A head punch on the inside from Hiligaynon fails to land.
Hiligaynon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiligaynon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodel Hiligaynon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hiligaynon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiligaynon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hiligaynon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiligaynon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a right hand.
Hiligaynon tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Hiligaynon lands a shoulder strike.
Hiligaynon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hiligaynon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Hiligaynon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon misses with a knee to the head.
Hiligaynon prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Hiligaynon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a jab.
Hiligaynon throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiligaynon throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a left and a right that stings Hiligaynon.
Hiligaynon lands a really nice looking cross but Mitchell seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiligaynon is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.
Hiligaynon looks to land a combination. Mitchell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hiligaynon moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hiligaynon is looking to score with low kicks.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Hiligaynon moves out of range.
Hiligaynon avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Hiligaynon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Hiligaynon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Hiligaynon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiligaynon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hiligaynon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hiligaynon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Hiligaynon - just one landing.
Hiligaynon blocks a leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiligaynon counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hiligaynon tries to clinch up
and Mitchell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hiligaynon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mitchell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hiligaynon finish him?
That kick from Hiligaynon tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Hiligaynon moved out of range.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
Hiligaynon misses with a looping left.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiligaynon throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a thumping low kick.
Hiligaynon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Hiligaynon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiligaynon down.
Hiligaynon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiligaynon manages to avoid it.
Mitchell tries to land a front kick but Hiligaynon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitchell moves out of range as Hiligaynon throws a body kick.
Mitchell lands a jab to Hiligaynon's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. Hiligaynon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodel Hiligaynon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Rodel Hiligaynon!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Billy Mitchell!
The fight ends as a draw!
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