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Event:
LH50: Out with a bang
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Kanagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanagawa.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Kanagawa misses
and Mitchell counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitchell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanagawa.
As Kanagawa looks to move away, Mitchell throws a big counter combo but Kanagawa just gets out of the way.
Kanagawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kanagawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kanagawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanagawa swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kanagawa! #SUB#
Mitchell is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kanagawa looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mitchell gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kanagawa is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mitchell lets go of the hold and Kanagawa can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Mitchell!
Tom Mitchell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LH48: Kazakov vs Black
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bean stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bean throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnny Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bean.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Bean pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.#CL#
Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Bean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Bean won't allow it.
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bean up against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Bean misses.
Bean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Bean.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bean.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Mitchell.#T2#
Bean misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Bean is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell prevents Bean from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Bean controls the action.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Bean misses with some punches.
Bean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell has Bean pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Bean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Bean misses
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking. #T3#
Mitchell tries to move into range but Bean moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bean, as that shot connected.
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean scores with a decent looking hook.
Bean loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.#CL#
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean throws a right hand that misses
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Bean lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Bean misses with a hook
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Mitchell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC2#
Bean is rocked!
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.
Bean manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bean misses with a straight left.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bean avoids it really well and circles away.
Bean misses with a hook
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Bean off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bean keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.#SUB2#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bean is in trouble now - Mitchell has advanced to mount!
Bean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.#SUB2#
Mitchell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Mitchell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Mitchell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bean to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bean shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Mitchell is working for a guillotine from mount but Bean frees his head quite easily.
Bean is trying to escape the mount.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bean is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bean tries to control Mitchell's body but Mitchell pushes him off. Bean squirms to his side and now Mitchell has his back! #T3#
Bean trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mitchell is looking for the choke from the back position but Bean is controlling his hands well.
Bean trying to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in full control for now.
Bean trying to control the action but Mitchell just sinks the hooks in.
Bean is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bean tries to escape but Mitchell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bean looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mitchell.
#SUB2#
Mitchell is persistently looking for the submission but Bean is defending it well.
#T4##SUB2#
Mitchell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bean is defending well though. Mitchell let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mitchell looking to break Bean's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bean remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mitchell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mitchell controlling the position well here. Bean rolled but Mitchell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Mitchell has managed to slip his arm under Bean's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bean is tapping out! Submission win for Mitchell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Mitchell!
Tom Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LH45: Higuchi vs Black
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Mitchell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mitchell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Campbell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitchell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Mitchell gets back to half guard.
Campbell is thwarting Mitchell's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Campbell wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Campbell is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campbell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mitchell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Campbell rolls with it to try and escape but Mitchell cranks on the arm and Campbell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Tom Mitchell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LH41: Sands vs Higuchi
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mitchell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gordon doesn't seem phased though.
Mitchell with a hook.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell fails with the takedown
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell lands with a cross.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.#T1##TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gordon to the ground. Mitchell is now in Gordon's guard.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Mitchell trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at Harambe Remembrance Hall inform us that Gordon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mitchell pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordon is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Mitchell uses his free foot to push down on Gordon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordon. #T3#
Mitchell trying to control but Gordon is having none of it. #SUB#
Gordon tries to improve his position but Mitchell has taken his back! Mitchell has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gordon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mitchell pushes Gordon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Mitchell!
An out of breath Tom Mitchell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LH36: Byland vs Sarducci
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Tumulak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body.
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tumulak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tumulak moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Tumulak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mitchell, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Mitchell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tumulak landing some decent shots from guard.
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tumulak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tumulak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tumulak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tumulak throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tumulak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tumulak throwing strikes but missing.
Tumulak is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tumulak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tumulak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tumulak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tumulak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tumulak is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tumulak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tumulak with a nice head shot there.
Tumulak throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tumulak's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!#REVB##T2##SUB#
Tumulak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tumulak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitchell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tumulak swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tumulak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Tumulak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tumulak keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell won't allow Tumulak to sweep him here.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tumulak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tumulak tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Tumulak tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
Tumulak regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Tumulak is retaining full guard.
Mitchell is pushing down on Tumulak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tumulak is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Mitchell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tumulak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell moves to take his opponent's back.
Tumulak is in bad spot here.
Mitchell wants to control but Tumulak is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Tumulak showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Tumulak defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mitchell keeps control of the position as Tumulak tries to break free.
Mitchell is trying to stick to Tumulak's back but Tumulak is turning into Mitchell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mitchell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tumulak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Titing Tumulak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tumulak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Tumulak knows he should have avoided that one.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Tumulak is just out of range.
Mitchell throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Tumulak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mitchell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitchell.
Mitchell is trying to keep Tumulak in close.
Tumulak is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tumulak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tumulak landing some decent shots from guard.
Tumulak stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tumulak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Tumulak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Tumulak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tumulak passes into half guard.
Tumulak lands strikes from half guard.
Tumulak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tumulak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tumulak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Mitchell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Titing Tumulak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tumulak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tumulak here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tumulak working Mitchell over with strikes. #SUB#
Tumulak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Tumulak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tumulak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tumulak's back!
Tumulak rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 is looking to advance position but Tumulak won't allow it.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Tumulak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tumulak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mitchell uses it to pass to side control.
#T3##SUB2#
Mitchell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tumulak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tumulak is letting Mitchell control him for a moment.
Tumulak is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Tumulak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitchell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tumulak. #T4#
Mitchell has momentary wrist control but Tumulak slips an elbow through the middle.
Tumulak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tumulak forces his way into half guard.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tumulak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tumulak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Tumulak in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mitchell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tumulak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Titing Tumulak!
Titing Tumulak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LH31: Strife vs Deluxe II
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Scarecrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Scarecrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell cracks Scarecrow with a good jab.#TD#
Mitchell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mitchell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scarecrow is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Mitchell!
An out of breath Tom Mitchell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
LH26: Hackett vs Mitchell
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Hackett's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Hackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hackett's waist but Hackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackett lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hackett.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
Hackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Hackett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mitchell! But no joy.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hackett defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Mitchell.
Hackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Hackett misses.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steve Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Hackett.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Steve Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Mitchell tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Mitchell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mitchell is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hackett. #TD2#
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hackett!#SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hackett is defending well.
Hackett is trying to buck Mitchell off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mitchell taking a breather here.
Hackett prevents Mitchell from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Mitchell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mitchell controls the position.#SUB2#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hackett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hackett, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hackett, who protects the arm well.
Mitchell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hackett's legs.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Mitchell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hackett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
You can see that Mitchell has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hackett scores with a spinning back kick!
Hackett walks into a jab.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Hackett had a free shot at his head there.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hackett at a distance.
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Hackett thows a body kick. Mitchell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Hackett feints and then cracks Mitchell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mitchell down.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hackett avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Hackett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Hackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Mitchell.
Hackett connects with a crisp jab.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hackett is looking for a counter combo.
Mitchell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hackett.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.#KD#
Hackett sends Mitchell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hackett is motioning to the referee to let Mitchell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hackett.
Hackett lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mitchell off his feet! Mitchell tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Hackett!
Steve Hackett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Oblivion Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Event:
LH20: Jackson vs Corbin
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perry on the side of the head. #TD#
Mitchell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry is trying to get back to half guard.
Perry wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perry is looking to reverse the position.
Perry regains half guard.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perry tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Perry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell is keen to just control but Perry is a slippery customer.
Perry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Perry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perry is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell is trying to control. Perry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!#SUB2#
Mitchell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mitchell is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Perry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mitchell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mitchell for a finish.
Mitchell can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Mitchell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Perry.
I really don't envy Mitchell right now.
Perry missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Perry patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Mitchell right now.
#SUB2#
Perry has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mitchell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mitchell breaks Perry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Mitchell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Perry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perry is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Perry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
Perry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perry.
Perry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell passes Perry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Perry is defending the position. #SUB2#
Perry looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
And Perry tries to counter it with a takedown but Mitchell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Perry avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
#TD#
Mitchell drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Perry 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perry won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Perry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mitchell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mitchell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Perry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry is breathing heavily.
Mitchell stays in close to Perry's body and controls the position.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Tom Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell is pushing down on Perry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perry is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Perry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mitchell prevents Perry from improving his position.#SUB2#
Perry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perry!
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perry is looking to escape.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Mitchell working for the choke.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?#T3#
Perry rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell not doing much here.
Perry is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Perry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Perry actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Perry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Perry is having none of it.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mitchell wants to work for an arm triangle but Perry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Perry moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mitchell lands a jab.
Perry shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perry moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mitchell.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.#TD#
Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown into Perry's guard.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Perry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Perry is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Perry is defending well. #SUB#
Mitchell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Perry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitchell but great work by Perry.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard.
Perry tries to score with some ground and pound. Mitchell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perry on the ground.
The strikes coming from Perry are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell wants to hit a switch here but Perry passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitchell there!
Mitchell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Perry looking for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Perry goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perry has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Perry, who protects the arm well.
Perry is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Perry looking for a sweep but Mitchell has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Perry is looking to get to half guard.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Perry tries to improve his position but Mitchell has taken his back! Mitchell has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Perry tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mitchell pushes Perry away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Mitchell!
A relieved looking Tom Mitchell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Mitchell prevents Wun from improving his position.
Mitchell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wun trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wun defends it well.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Wun trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Wun is defending well.
Wun is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Wun is defending the position.
Wun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell misses the jab.#TD#
Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but Wun defending well.
Mitchell trying to advance position but Wun counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Wun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.#SUB2#
Wun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wun is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell is pushing down on Wun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wun is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wun is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell prevents Wun from improving his position.
Mitchell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wun defends it well.
Mitchell is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wun is trying to maintain the position but Mitchell is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mitchell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mitchell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wun enables Mitchell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wun manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wun's guard.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wun for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but Wun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
Tom Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mitchell trying to mount his opponent but Wun defends it.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wun keeps working.
Well, if Mitchell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wun misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Wun's head but Wun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wun was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Wun's shoulder, as Wun tries to avoid the shot. #T3##TD#
Mitchell looking to score a takedown here. Wun is defending well but Mitchell drives through and ends up in Wun's guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wun has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Wun from controlling successfully.
Wun preventing the sweep.
Mitchell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mitchell working for a triangle but Wun defends it easily.
#T4#
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wun is one step ahead there.
Mitchell is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wun's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wun has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Wun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wun keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell controlling the action here.
Mitchell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence Wun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell moves into full mount! Wun won't be happy about that!
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Mitchell.#T3#
Mitchell avoids the attempt from Wun to control.
Wun is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitchell wants to take his opponent's back but Wun doesn't allow it.
Mitchell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mitchell not allowing Wun to control his hands.
Mitchell controlling from the back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mitchell is persistently looking for the submission but Wun is defending it well.
#SUB#
Wun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Mitchell looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell is riding his opponent, not letting Wun buck him off.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wun can do to turn this around?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Mitchell!
Our winner, Tom Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LH13: Strife vs Luigiano
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Harrak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Harrak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Harrak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Harrak throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell throws a jab when Harrak was well out of range.
Harrak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mitchell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrak stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrak scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harrak lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Harrak cracks Mitchell with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mitchell tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Harrak pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mitchell is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
Omar Harrak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LH10: Strife vs Hooper II
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Zulu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zulu somewhat.
Mitchell with the counter takedown but Zulu avoids it easily.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Zulu moved out of range.
Zulu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zulu.
A little jabbing left from Mitchell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Zulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zulu misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulu Zulu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SUB2#
Mitchell has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zulu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mitchell yanks on the arm and Zulu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mitchell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Mitchell!
A victorious Tom Mitchell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kevin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mitchell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Mitchell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mitchell advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Mitchell swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mitchell's guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T2#
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mitchell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitchell is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitchell gets full guard.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell gets back to full guard.
Lee trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Lee slips a straight right by Mitchell.
Mitchell leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Kevin Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee fails with the takedown.#T1#
Mitchell cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Mitchell. Beautiful body shot.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Mitchell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitchell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mitchell is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets full guard.#SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Mitchell won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T4#
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mitchell, as that shot connected.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitchell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Mitchell throws a good cross that connects.
Mitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Mitchell takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mitchell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lee is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
Lee passes to full mount! #SUB#
Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mitchell is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Kevin Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #T2#
Mitchell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mitchell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mitchell is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mitchell passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Mitchell working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
Lee wants to control but Mitchell is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Mitchell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mitchell wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee gets full guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Mitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mitchell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee looking to control.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mitchell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kevin Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LH4: Dodson vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Stoimenov lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Stoimenov scores with a hook to the body. Mitchell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stoimenov has knocked Mitchell down with a huge combo! Stoimenov steps away and waves a wobbly Mitchell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Stoimenov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ivaylo Stoimenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoimenov misses the target.
Stoimenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stoimenov connects with a jab.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Stoimenov.
Mitchell takes a swing at Stoimenov's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Stoimenov sends Mitchell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stoimenov is motioning to the referee to let Mitchell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell is holding his hands too far apart here. Stoimenov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mitchell is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivaylo Stoimenov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivaylo Stoimenov made sure he mentioned Oblivion Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hopo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mitchell with a body shot.
Hopo scores with a jab.
Hopo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell. #CL2#
Hopo forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Hopo has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopo.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitchell taking a breather. #T1#
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopo has double underhooks.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hopo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hopo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell pushes Hopo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopo.
I was talking to Mitchell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopo lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Hopo effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Hopo.
Hopo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Hopo stalling against the cage.
Hopo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hopo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hopo stalling.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Hopo has the dominant position.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hopo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Hopo lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Mitchell is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Hopo.
Oh Mitchell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Hopo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopo.
Hopo dips a shoulder and cracks Mitchell with a mighty uppercut! Mitchell falls back against the cage and Hopo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mitchell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hopo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hessu Hopo!
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Event:
DF 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Mitchell has been cut.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mitchell circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Gracie. Mitchell falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conan Gracie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
DeViro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeViro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeViro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeViro scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitchell lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
DeViro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeViro keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. #T1#
DeViro wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell passes DeViro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeViro tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
Mitchell trying to control the action but DeViro is working from the bottom.
DeViro is trying to get back to full guard.
DeViro is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
DeViro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mitchell has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mitchell pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it DeViro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mitchell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Mitchell!
Tom Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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