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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The EFL Returns
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruta manages to break the clinch.
Ruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruta.
Ruta fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ruta takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Ruta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitchell smiles and moves away.
Mitchell dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Ruta closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mitchell.
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.#CL2#
Ruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruta fails to pull guard.
Ruta just leaning against Mitchell, taking a breather. #T1#
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruta misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Ruta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ruta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell backing away here, and Ruta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ruta has managed to clinch.
Ruta trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruta darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Ruta into the cage.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Ruta persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Mitchell clinches up with Ruta and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruta, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Ruta instigates a clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Ruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Ruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruta darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Ruta into the cage.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Ruta misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Ruta. Ruta maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Ruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruta.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruta's waist but Ruta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruta misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell throws a big counter combination but Ruta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Ruta darts in and clinches Mitchell up against the cage.
Ruta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Ruta trying to stall but Mitchell improves his position.
#BC2#
Ruta breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Ruta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Mitchell pushes Ruta up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruta stalling.
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.
Ruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruta misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Ruta lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Ruta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ruta throws an elbow but misses.
Ruta lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Ruta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ruta manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Ruta shows good takedown defense.
Ruta shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruta 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 Ruta off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Ruta shoots in.
Ruta tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Ruta.
Mitchell looks to land a combination. Ruta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Ruta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Ruta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mitchell.
Ruta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Ruta breaks from the clinch.
Ruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Ruta's head but Ruta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Ruta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Ruta moves into the clinch.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruta prevents it.
#BC#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Ruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mitchell to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Ruta decides to pull guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Ruta keeps moving. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruta throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ruta trying to control the position.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Ruta keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell pushing down on Ruta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruta is looking to escape.
Mitchell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruta missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Ruta.
#CL2#
Ruta instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruta tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Ruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Mark Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Ruta.#T3##TD#
Mitchell jumps guard and drags Ruta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruta defends it easily.
Ruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Ruta from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mitchell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruta is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ruta breaks the clinch.
Ruta wants to clinch.#T4#
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
A combination from Ruta does no damage.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Ruta avoids it well.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Ruta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Ruta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruta obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruta connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mitchell backs up against the cage.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruta tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Ruta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ruta clinches.
Ruta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mitchell to keep the fight standing.
Mark Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Ruta.
Ruta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Ruta breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ruta rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ruta stalling the fight.
Mitchell tries to stall but Ruta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Ruta jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ruta looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Ruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Ruta keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Ruta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ruta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruta is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mark Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruta throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease.
Ruta fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Ruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Ruta clinches.
Ruta throws an elbow that misses.
Ruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ruta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mark Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Mitchell looks to land a body kick but Ruta moved away.#CL#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruta digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruta is trying to pull guard but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Ruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruta trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ruta throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruta's waist but Ruta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side. #CL2#
Ruta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitchell lands a knee to the body.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruta has double underhooks.
Mitchell jumps guard but Ruta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ruta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ruta decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Ruta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Ruta!
Trent Ruta 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:
EFL 11 - Wales v Wallace
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Mirzamagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Mirzamagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mirzamagomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mirzamagomedov is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
#SUB2#
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Mitchell throwing shots but Mirzamagomedov is blocking nicely.
Mirzamagomedov 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!#SUB#
Mirzamagomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Mitchell is in bad spot here.
Mitchell just trying to survive but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Mitchell trying to get back to his feet but Mirzamagomedov is in full control for now.
Mirzamagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Mitchell tries to escape but Mirzamagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mitchell turns into Mirzamagomedov and is now in his guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mirzamagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mirzamagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SU2#
Mirzamagomedov is working an open guard so Mitchell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mitchell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Mirzamagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Mirzamagomedov backs off Mitchell throws a huge counter combo but Mirzamagomedov manages to avoid it all.
Mitchell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzamagomedov, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov against the cage but Mirzamagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Mirzamagomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirzamagomedov dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Mirzamagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzamagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4##SUB#
Mirzamagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitchell taking a bit of punishment here - Mirzamagomedov scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzamagomedov is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Mirzamagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mitchell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Mirzamagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Mirzamagomedov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mitchell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mirzamagomedov, into his guard. #REVB#
Mirzamagomedov wants to control but Mitchell passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mitchell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Mitchell wants to stand up but Mirzamagomedov is controlling the position.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell throwing shots but Mirzamagomedov is blocking nicely.
Mirzamagomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Mirzamagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mirzamagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mirzamagomedov tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mirzamagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control but Mitchell postures up.
#SUB2#
Mitchell is working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Mirzamagomedov is working from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mirzamagomedov tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mirzamagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell cracks Mirzamagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirzamagomedov's waist but Mirzamagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirzamagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamil Mirzamagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirzamagomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirzamagomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mirzamagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitchell napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Mirzamagomedov grinds an elbow into Mitchell's temple.
Mitchell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mirzamagomedov off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Mirzamagomedov right now.
Mitchell avoiding Mirzamagomedov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mitchell is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mirzamagomedov reverses the position brilliantly into Mitchell's guard!
Mirzamagomedov cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirzamagomedov is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mirzamagomedov goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.#TD#
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand but Mitchell has his arm trapped.
Mirzamagomedov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mirzamagomedov swings around for an armbar but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mirzamagomedov's guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mirzamagomedov 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.
Mirzamagomedov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Mitchell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mitchell postures up in Mirzamagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Mirzamagomedov blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to stand up but Mitchell isn't so interested in that idea.
Mirzamagomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Mirzamagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mitchell working for a triangle but Mirzamagomedov defends it easily.
Mitchell controls Mirzamagomedov momentarily but Mirzamagomedov frees himself.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Mirzamagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mirzamagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow. #ROC#
Mitchell is rocked!
Mirzamagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell is still in real trouble! Can Mirzamagomedov finish him?
Mirzamagomedov cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
Mirzamagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mirzamagomedov gets to his feet and stands over Mitchell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mitchell felt that one! Mirzamagomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mitchell from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
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Event:
EFL 9 - Midget v Mitchell
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mitchell misses with the body kick#TD#
and Midget counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mitchell is defending against the submission attempts here by Midget.
#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Midget is very close to passing his half guard.
Midget content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Midget is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but Mitchell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midget to get the leverage. #T1#
Midget with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Midget is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Midget is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Midget is working for a kimura here but Mitchell manages to reverse the position and he's now in Midget's guard.
#SUB#
Midget has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Midget has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mitchell doesn't defend quickly enough and Midget has managed to lock this one up! Can Mitchell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Midget on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Midget!
Justin Midget retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
EFL 6 - Mitchell v Mirza
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzamagomedov throws out the jab. #CL2#
Mirzamagomedov forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mitchell decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell wants to hit a switch here but Mirzamagomedov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mitchell there!
Mitchell regains half guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand up but Mitchell has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mirzamagomedov 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.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
Mirzamagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
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.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mirzamagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mirzamagomedov's back!
Mitchell is looking to control Mirzamagomedov but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Mitchell working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Mitchell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mirzamagomedov is defending well though. Mitchell let's go of the attempt for now.
Mirzamagomedov is keeping busy.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control the hands but Mitchell breaks the grip.
Mirzamagomedov can't escape the position.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control his opponent's hands but Mitchell gets his hands free. #T3#
Mirzamagomedov manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Mirzamagomedov.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Mirzamagomedov keeps moving. #SUB#
Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Mirzamagomedov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.#REVB#
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov wants to get up but he can't break Mitchell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Mitchell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mirzamagomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mirzamagomedov after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Mitchell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mirzamagomedov lands with a nice combination. Mitchell backs away looking to recover.
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 Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mirzamagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mark Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirzamagomedov wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mirzamagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mirzamagomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzamagomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzamagomedov, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov against the cage but Mirzamagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mirzamagomedov looking to score a takedown here. Mitchell is defending well but Mirzamagomedov drives through and ends up in Mitchell's guard.#ES#
Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzamagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1##TD2#
Mirzamagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Mitchell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Mirzamagomedov scores with a takedown into Mitchell's guard.#ES#
Mitchell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzamagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mitchell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mirzamagomedov defends well and Mitchell ends up having to push Mirzamagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov wants to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mirzamagomedov moves out of range.
Mark Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mirzamagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mirzamagomedov is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mirzamagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow. #SUB2#
Mirzamagomedov 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#
Mirzamagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
Mark Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mirzamagomedov is striking off his back. Mitchell thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mirzamagomedov is concentrating on defense, preventing Mitchell from advancing position.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirzamagomedov can do to turn this around?
Mirzamagomedov trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Mirzamagomedov is still trying to improve position.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Mirzamagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mirzamagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mirzamagomedov is controlling Mitchell's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mirzamagomedov tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mirzamagomedov is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mirzamagomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mirzamagomedov is having none of it.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzamagomedov under the eye.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Mirzamagomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mirzamagomedov prevents it.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mirzamagomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Mitchell. 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.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mirzamagomedov as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Mirzamagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mirzamagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mirzamagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mirzamagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mirzamagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirzamagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mirzamagomedov's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!#REVR#
Mirzamagomedov pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage.
Mirzamagomedov looking to control.
#T2#
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.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Mirzamagomedov has wrist control.
Mirzamagomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Mirzamagomedov wriggles free and stands up.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzamagomedov, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov against the cage but Mirzamagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirzamagomedov throws a counter combo.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Mirzamagomedov moves away #TD2#
and Mirzamagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Mitchell fights it but they end up in guard.
Mirzamagomedov lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzamagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mirzamagomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mirzamagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Mirzamagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mirzamagomedov cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mirzamagomedov postures up.
Mirzamagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mirzamagomedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mirzamagomedov preventing the sweep.
Mirzamagomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to maintain the position but Mitchell is very close to passing his half guard.
Shamil Mirzamagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell wants to free his trapped foot but Mirzamagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamil Mirzamagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!
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Event:
EFL 3 - Gonzalez v Claremont
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a counter combo.
Martin throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Mitchell pulls Martin into guard.
Martin being controlled here momentarily.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mitchell seems keen to control Martin's posture.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martin stops Mitchell from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Martin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Mitchell gets a double leg takedown into Martin's guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin working a defensive guard here.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Martin seems to be looking for submissions.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Martin is going to stand back up.
#SUB#
Martin seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell is positioning himself well to prevent Martin advancing to mount.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mitchell goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Mitchell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Martin is rocked!
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Martin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martin tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet but Martin passes into half guard.
#T1#
Mitchell is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martin looking to control but Mitchell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin is landing with some decent strikes but Mitchell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Martin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mitchell regains half guard.
Martin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitchell.#T3#
Mitchell is trying to keep Martin in close.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell scores with a kick to the body.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Martin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Martin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Mark Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell lands a lovely overhand right.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Mitchell is looking for the big counter here.
Martin goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Martin tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Mitchell sees coming a mile off.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Mitchell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1##CL2#
Mitchell rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks.
Mitchell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mitchell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Mitchell successfully pulls guard.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Martin stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Mitchell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.
Mitchell pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conor Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard. #T4#
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin 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 trying to control from the bottom.
#ES2#
Mitchell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Conor Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Mitchell kicks off Martin and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!
The defeated Conor Martin had this to say: 'Was I doing it right? I have to return strong again.'.
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Event:
EFL 1 - Midget v McGee
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kramer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell scores with a three punch combo!
Kramer tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Kramer lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Mitchell rushes Kramer and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kramer pulls guard successfully.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kramer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Mitchell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mitchell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Kramer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer looking to control.
#SU2#
Mitchell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donk. Mitchell catches Kramer right on the button with a cross.
Kramer leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kramer shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Kramer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kramer tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily#CL2#
and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Kramer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitchell prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mitchell pulls Kramer into guard.
#ES2#
Mitchell pushes Kramer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kramer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a big head kick but Kramer shrugs it off.
Kramer slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Kramer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mitchell. #BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kramer. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Kramer avoids it well.
As Mitchell tries to get set, Kramer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mitchell manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Kramer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Kramer shoots in.
Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kramer's hands.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kramer throws the kick towards the body but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Kramer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Kramer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell dives in for a single leg takedown but Kramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kramer looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.#T4#
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid body kick from Mitchell.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Kramer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Mitchell drops his hands momentarily and Kramer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kramer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kramer tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mitchell forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but Kramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Kramer with a nice cross.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Mitchell pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kramer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Mitchell decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Mitchell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard.#REVB#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet. #T2#
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Mitchell stands up and waves to Kramer to follow him.
Kramer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crunch! Mitchell slams his shin into Kramer's torso.#T3#
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Kramer gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Devyn Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a push kick.
Kramer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kramer missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Kramer on that attempt.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kramer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kramer 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 Kramer off to one side. #CL2#
Mitchell darts in and clinches Kramer up against the cage.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kramer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but Kramer persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Mitchell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kramer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mitchell is pushing Kramer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kramer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kramer slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
#CL2#
Mitchell rushes Kramer and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell works over Kramer's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kramer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kramer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitchell.
Kramer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mitchell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mitchell. Kramer shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Mitchell forces Kramer back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kramer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Mitchell pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Kramer around his waist. Kramer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kramer but Kramer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Kramer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Kramer persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Mitchell has Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Mitchell pulls guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Kramer won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. #SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Kramer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
Kramer misses with a head kick.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Kramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell lands with a nice body kick.
Kramer throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Kramer shoots in and gets a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Devyn Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Mitchell's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marsh wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Marsh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mitchell to keep the fight standing.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marsh after a bit of a struggle.
Marsh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
#TD2#
Mitchell decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Marsh defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Marsh defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marsh controls the pace.#T1##SU#
Marsh gets to his feet - Mitchell follows without any prompting.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marsh defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Marsh.
Harley Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mitchell.
Marsh stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marsh avoids it really well and circles away.
Marsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mitchell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mark Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marsh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Marsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Marsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Mitchell tries to sprawl but Marsh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marsh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
It looks like Marsh is going to stand back up.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Marsh decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marsh.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Marsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Marsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Marsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Marsh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Marsh is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mitchell pushes Marsh up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marsh as Mitchell shoots in.#CL2#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marsh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Harley Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Mitchell.#BC2#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harley Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Marsh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mitchell has Marsh pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Marsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marsh preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position. #T2#
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing Marsh from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Marsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Marsh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Marsh, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Marsh against the cage but Marsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marsh fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Marsh moves into the clinch.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Marsh's head.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Marsh manages to get underhooks.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Marsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsh is just out of range.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marsh swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marsh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Marsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marsh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Mitchell is pulling down on Marsh's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsh, at least for the moment.
Marsh content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. #T1#
Marsh content to stall in guard here.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mitchell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Marsh escapes and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marsh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marsh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mitchell for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marsh controlling the position from side mount.
Mitchell wants to control but Marsh postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marsh swivels and escapes.#T3#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marsh but Marsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Marsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marsh stalling.
Marsh continues to stall.#T4#
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Marsh has control of the leg.
Marsh controlling the action here.
Harley Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Mitchell!
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