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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchel comes to the cage accompanied by The Game has Changed- Daft Punk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitch Mitchel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchel is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mitchel circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchel pinned against the cage. Mitchel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitch Mitchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchel stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Mitchel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James shoots for a takedown but Mitchel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchel looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Mitchel missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws the left hand but Mitchel avoids the punch easily.
Mitchel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchel, looking for a takedown. James pushes Mitchel against the cage but Mitchel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchel circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchel misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a hook to the side of Mitchel's head but Mitchel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James is trying to control. Mitchel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mitchel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchel, not yet.
James trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James is fighting to break Mitchel's control of his arms but Mitchel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchel wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchel is trying to keep James in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
James lands a couple of elbows.
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mitchel wants to sweep but no luck.
James stands up over Mitchel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James gets to his feet - Mitchel follows without any prompting.
Mitchel tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Mitchel.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchel which made him look bad.
Mitchel fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Mitchel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mitchel takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchel on the side of the head.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitch Mitchel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchel tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchel to the ground. Mitchel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James misses with a double jab
and Mitchel counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mitchel works James's body with a nice hook.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into Mitchel's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchel wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James keeping full guard, as Mitchel tries to pass.
James pulls Mitchel in to control the position.
Mitchel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mitchel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James wants to control the pace but Mitchel is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James James will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Mitchel.
James is looking to clinch.
Mitchel catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchel's waist but Mitchel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Mitchel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchel but Mitchel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitch Mitchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
James fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from James.
Mitch Mitchel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchel throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Mitchel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mitchel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mitchel connects with the punch.
Mitchel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchel misses with a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James blocks a jab.
James goes for a double leg but Mitchel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchel continues to drive forward.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchel pulls his leg out and moves away.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchel as James shoots in.
Mitchel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from James.
Mitch Mitchel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James looks for a takedown but Mitchel sprawls well.
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!
Mitchel slips under a jab.
Mitchel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchel circles away.
Mitchel connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James is breathing heavily.
James tries to land a leg kick but Mitchel saw it coming and moves away.
James works Mitchel's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchel throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchel thows a left - swing and a miss!
James avoids the head kick by Mitchel.
James dodges the punch combination from Mitchel.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mitchel defends well and James ends up having to push Mitchel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James fails to pull guard.
Mitchel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchel is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
Mitchel lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Mitchel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Mitchel does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Mitchel counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Mitchel scores with a four punch combination!
Mitchel throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchel misses with a straight left.
Mitchel lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Mitchel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Mitchel as James shoots in.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchel is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mitchel circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchel throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Mitchel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Mitch Mitchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
Mitchel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Mitchel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchel. No joy for James on that attempt.
No joy there for Mitchel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchel is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mitchel circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James throws a hook but Mitchel blocks it.
Mitchel throws a head kick that misses
letting James counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchel misses with a hook.
Mitchel misses with a double jab.
Mitchel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchel swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Mitchel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mitchel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Mitchel looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Mitchel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mitchel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mitchel throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Mitchel connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes one on the button.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a double leg but Mitchel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitchel stuffs the takedown.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchel.
James looks to throw the jab but Mitchel is out of range.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchel sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchel as he jumps to the side.
Mitchel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitchel lands a jab-cross combination.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mitchel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchel misses with a body shot.
Mitchel lands with a kick to the temple. James shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A left and a right from Mitchel both land. Nice combination.
Mitchel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
Sloppy strikes from Mitchel. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Mitchel misses.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Mitchel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mitchel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mitchel jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mitchel did well to prevent James getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchel controlling the position well.
Mitchel wants to get back to full guard.
James wants to control but Mitchel is keeping him busy.
Mitchel is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchel is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Mitchel clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mitchel scores with a jab to the head.
Mitchel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchel connects with a body shot.
Mitchel throws a nice head kick!
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mitchel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Mitchel's guard.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James won't allow Mitchel to sweep him here.
James won't allow Mitchel to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Mitchel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchel.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchel.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Mitchel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchel.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mitchel defends well and James ends up having to push Mitchel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mitch Mitchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
Mitchel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mitchel misses with a head kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to bum rush Mitchel with a series of wild strikes but Mitchel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchel misses with a wild body shot.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchel's waist but Mitchel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mitchel. Those never looked like landing.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mitchel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by James.
Mitchel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James misses with a hook. Mitchel ducked under it nicely.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchel sprawls well. Mitchel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchel throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Mitchel scores with a head kick.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchel avoids it really well and circles away.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchel, looking for a takedown. James pushes Mitchel against the cage but Mitchel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mitchel slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchel misses with a body shot.
Mitchel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchel throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchel throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mitch Mitchel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchel tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchel throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Mitchel lands a nice shot to the body.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mitchel misses with a straight left.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James postures up in Mitchel's guard and throws a big left but Mitchel blocks it.
James preventing the sweep.
Mitchel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchel has wrist control.
Mitchel trying to control the position here.
James postures up in Mitchel's guard and throws a big left but Mitchel blocks it.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James postures up.
James trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James trying to control but Mitchel is working from the bottom.
Mitchel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mitchel!
James James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
James scoring with strikes but Mitchel is staying in there.
Mitchel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchel is wriggling around trying to escape.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
Mitchel is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
James working Mitchel over with strikes here.
Mitchel is rocked!
James lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Mitchel! James sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Mitchel and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James James!
James James is the new welterweight champion!
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