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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fergus Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Up. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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152 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergus Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Smith!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stalks Mitchell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitchell's face. Mitchell staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Mitchell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mitchell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitchell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mitchell's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith checks a low kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitchell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Mitchell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mitchell dives on top into guard.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mitchell turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Mitchell won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fergus Mitchell.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Fergus Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Smith tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mitchell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Mitchell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Smith digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitchell won't be happy with that.
Mitchell is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Mitchell stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chris Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith looking to control.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergus Mitchell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mitchell.
Smith blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fergus Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitchell under the eye.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fergus Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Mitchell shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mitchell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Mitchell didn't expect that.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitchell defends it easily.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fergus Mitchell.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of Mitchell's side.
Fergus Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell managing to control the position.
Smith passes Mitchell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fergus Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Mitchell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chris Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitchell can pounce on him.
Mitchell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Mitchell's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to advance to mount but Mitchell denies him.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitchell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chris Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Smith!
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energy
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hype
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