PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Cole Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mitchell
vs
Fury

198 cm
18
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very strong

Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cole Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Fury!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Fury digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Fury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fury is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
A right hand to the body from Fury.
Mitchell trying to control the position but instead, Fury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitchell into the ropes.
Fury scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell just leaning against Fury, taking a breather.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fury.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Mitchell has Fury pressed against the ropes.
Mitchell is looking to control Fury's arms but Fury gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mitchell has his back to the ropes.
Fury lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Fury back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell is struggling to control the position.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Fury.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Fury lands a left hand.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mitchell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fury as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Mitchell looking to stall.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mitchell.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Mitchell.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell looking to stall.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fury's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
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!
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury misses with a body punch.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Fury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Fury takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fury.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Fury circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fury takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fury avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mitchell misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Cole Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Fury throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Mitchell lands but Fury takes it in his stride.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
John Fury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury misses with the combination.
Fury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell tries to score with a low kick but Fury moves his leg out of the way.
Fury throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitchell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fury throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fury momentarily.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fury staggers Mitchell with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Mitchell looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Fury is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Fury!
An out of breath John Fury thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.