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Event:
RRFC 60: Pinales vs Chan
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Tomcic misses with a head kick.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Tomcic.
Tomcic connects with a nice looking jab.
Tomcic misses with an uppercut
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Tomcic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomcic.
Tomcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomcic defends it well.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomcic can pounce on him.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Tomcic.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomcic defends it well.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomcic is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Tomcic circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomcic.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell shoots in but Tomcic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vladimir Tomcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mitchell.
Both fighters circling a little - Tomcic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladimir Tomcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomcic lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcic. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Tomcic gets caught flat footed, as Mitchell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomcic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tomcic wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Tomcic trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tomcic looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomcic stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tomcic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tomcic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tomcic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tomcic wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Tomcic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Tomcic trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tomcic just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomcic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcic works his way into side control.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell is letting Tomcic control him for a moment.
Mitchell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomcic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tomcic is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tomcic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Tomcic sprawls well.
Tomcic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tomcic misses with a looping right.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomcic throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Tomcic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomcic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Tomcic misses with a jab to the body
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Tomcic scores with a leg kick.
Tomcic thows a leg kick but Mitchell checks it
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomcic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomcic swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitchell.
Tomcic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomcic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Tomcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomcic. #T1#
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Tomcic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tomcic gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
Tomcic landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Shane Mitchell has been cut.
Tomcic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Tomcic misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomcic as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
A short right from Tomcic.
Tomcic works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomcic looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a knee to the head.
Tomcic tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.#T2#
Tomcic tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Tomcic back against the cage.
Tomcic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomcic.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Mitchell is rocked!
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomcic finish him?
Tomcic lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic has Mitchell pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mitchell is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tomcic - that's hurt Mitchell badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mitchell is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mitchell doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vladimir Tomcic!
After the big win, Vladimir Tomcic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.#CL2#
Tautua clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tautua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mitchell uses from the top position.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
Tautua wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tautua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tautua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tautua to the ground. Mitchell is now in Tautua's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tautua trying to control the position.
#T2#
Tautua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tautua working a defensive guard but Mitchell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tautua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tautua controlling the positon.
Tautua misses with punches from the back.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
Tautua missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Tautua is trying to stick to Mitchell's back but Mitchell is turning into Tautua. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tautua's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mitchell.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mitchell won't allow Tautua to sweep him here.
Tautua is still trying to improve position.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Tautua wants to get back to full guard.
Tautua gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Tautua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tautua's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tautua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tautua seems a little lost for a moment, as Mitchell dominates the positioning.
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 Shane Mitchell will probably get the nod.
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#
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tautua 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 Tautua off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tautua. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tautua.
Tautua misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tautua 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.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tautua's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.#T1#
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tautua seems keen to control Mitchell's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tautua, pushing him back against the cage.#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.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tautua wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Tautua has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
Tautua is looking to reverse the position.
Mitchell working away.
Tautua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tautua wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
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.
Mitchell is thwarting Tautua's attempts to control the position.
Tautua is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mitchell is staying active.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Tautua missing with punches from the bottom.
Mitchell content to control rather than advance.
Mitchell is thwarting Tautua's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ground and pound from Mitchell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tautua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Tautua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tautua shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tautua to the ground. Mitchell is now in Tautua's guard.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tautua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tautua trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tautua was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tautua looking to control.
Tautua wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
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. #T3#
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tautua trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tautua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tautua is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tautua is working away from the top position though.
Tautua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Mitchell is staying active underneath Tautua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tautua slows the pace down in half guard.
Tautua wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Tautua thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Tautua wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moana Tautua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Mitchell has Tautua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tautua tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Tautua's guard.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RRFC 52: O'Neil vs Brooks
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steele quickly recovers to half guard.
Mitchell uses his free foot to push down on Steele's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T1#
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mitchell scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
Steele is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mitchell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steele's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Steele really wants to buck Mitchell off and get back to his feet.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Mitchell is working for a guillotine from mount but Steele frees his head quite easily.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steele is looking to escape.
Steele wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mitchell content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Mitchell working for a guillotine from mount but Steele is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steele is looking to escape.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Steele misses.
A low kick from Steele is predictable there
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steele to the ground. Mitchell is now in Steele's guard.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell passes Steele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steele is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it.
Mitchell not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steele is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard. #T1#
Steele won't allow Mitchell to pass to mount.
Steele is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
Steele is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Mitchell moves nicely into side control.
Mitchell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steele will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Steele is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Mitchell is staying tight to Steele's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Steele is trying to get back to his feet.
Steele gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Steele is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Steele is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mitchell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mitchell unloading with bombs!
Steele trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mitchell won't let Steele get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steele is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mitchell tries to control but Steele wriggling away.
Mitchell controlling from mount.
Mitchell scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Steele tries to land a leg kick but Mitchell saw it coming and moves away.
Mitchell tries to counter with a takedown but Steele is quick to defend against it.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell has his takedown stuffed
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sami Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell checks the leg kick.#T1#
Mitchell shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Steele catches Mitchell right on the button with a cross.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.#TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.
Steele has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele scores with a jab to the body.
Steele throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A jab from Steele misses.
Mitchell is looking for a counter combo.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Steele shows good takedown defense.
Sami Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
As Steele looks to move away, Mitchell throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with an outside leg kick.
Sami Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Mitchell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mitchell is in Steele's guard.#T4#
Steele is looking to stand back up but Mitchell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Steele.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Steele pushes Mitchell off and gets back to his feet.
Steele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
Steele pushes Mitchell away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steele is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Steele circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Steele 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RRFC 48: Gunn vs Mitchell
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunn cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mitchell doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been hearing reports that Gunn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mitchell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but Mitchell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rex Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mitchell.
Gunn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Gunn.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Mitchell is rocked!
Mitchell bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gunn comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Mitchell falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Mitchell was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Rex Gunn, 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:
RRFC 45: Bennett vs Haggar III
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen misses with a straight left.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a left hand
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Jon Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Targaryen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Mitchell won't allow Targaryen to get back to his feet.
Targaryen 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 passes Targaryen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mitchell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Targaryen for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell trying to mount his opponent but Targaryen defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targaryen is trying to stand.
Mitchell sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen misses with a jab to the body
and Mitchell counters with a series of strikes. Targaryen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Targaryen looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Targaryen misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a left and a right that stings Targaryen.
Targaryen throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell stalks Targaryen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Targaryen's face. Targaryen staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.#T3#
Targaryen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell.
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Targaryen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Targaryen misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
#BC2#
Targaryen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell slips a jab from Targaryen.
Mitchell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.#TD#
Targaryen gets caught flat footed, as Mitchell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Targaryen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mitchell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Mitchell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Targaryen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Targaryen manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Targaryen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Targaryen is letting Mitchell control him for a moment.
Targaryen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mitchell cracks Targaryen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Mitchell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Mitchell's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Mitchell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mitchell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position but Mitchell isn't that keen on the idea.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Targaryen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3##SUB#
Mitchell has hold of Targaryen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Targaryen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mitchell content just to control the position here. #T4#
Mitchell continues to stall.
Mitchell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Targaryen misses with an uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targaryen misses with a hook.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Targaryen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mitchell counters with a three punch combo that has Targaryen backing up. Targaryen nods at Mitchell to acknowledge the strikes.
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Targaryen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a looping right.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a straight right.
Targaryen walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Targaryen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen misses with a body shot
and Mitchell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Targaryen thinking.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell has Targaryen pressed against the cage.
Targaryen throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Targaryen avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Targaryen after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Targaryen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Targaryen to the mat. Targaryen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mitchell passes Targaryen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mitchell controlling the action here.
Jon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mitchell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mitchell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Mitchell's body position as best he can. #T3#
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mitchell has control of Targaryen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Targaryen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Mitchell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Mitchell's body position as best he can. #T4#
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Targaryen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Mitchell quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mitchell but it's paid off an Targaryen is forced to tap! Nice work by Mitchell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jon Targaryen had this to say: 'until next time'. |
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Event:
RRFC 39: Pandens vs Gunn
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dorestad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
Van Dorestad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Dorestad is being controlled here.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Dorestad tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Dorestad!
Van Dorestad is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitchell has a good base and remains in mount.
Mitchell avoids the attempt from Van Dorestad to control.
Van Dorestad can't escape the position.
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Van Dorestad can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mitchell.
Van Dorestad regains half guard.
Mitchell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Van Dorestad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Dorestad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Van Dorestad's hands, connecting with Van Dorestad's forehead.
Van Dorestad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Dorestad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Van Dorestad's brow.
Van Dorestad 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.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
Van Dorestad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell won't allow Van Dorestad to sweep him here.
Mitchell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at UnderGround BJJ & MMA inform us that Van Dorestad has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Dorestad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mitchell slips nicely into half guard.
Van Dorestad is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Van Dorestad tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Dorestad wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Van Dorestad wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell not doing much here.
Van Dorestad wants to control but Mitchell passes into side.
Van Dorestad is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Dorestad keeps trying to improve his position.
Van Dorestad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mitchell connects with a decent elbow.
Van Dorestad struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Dorestad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Dorestad tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell lands the left hand.
Van Dorestad fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mitchell scores with a jab.
Mitchell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Dorestad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Dorestad trying to control here.
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.
Van Dorestad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mitchell is thwarting Van Dorestad's attempts to control the position.
Mitchell prevents Van Dorestad from improving his position.
Van Dorestad looking for submissions off his back.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Van Dorestad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Dorestad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dorestad can do to turn this around?
Van Dorestad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Dorestad is breathing heavily.
Mitchell moves into full mount! Van Dorestad won't be happy about that!
Van Dorestad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell raining down shots from the mount!
Van Dorestad is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitchell has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorestad tries to hold on but Mitchell postures up.
A nice elbow there by Mitchell.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Dorestad wants to control but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Van Dorestad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
Mitchell with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorestad tries to reverse the position but Mitchell maintains control.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Dorestad for as long as he can get away with.
Van Dorestad is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitchell has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Dorestad tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell with good strikes from the mount here!
Van Dorestad can't escape the position.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Dorestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Dorestad regains half guard.
Van Dorestad is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Van Dorestad misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Dorestad has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Dorestad shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed Van Dorestad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Van Dorestad.
Van Dorestad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dorestad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mitchell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Dorestad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mitchell controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Mitchell.
Van Dorestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van Dorestad tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Van Dorestad tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Van Dorestad tries to reverse the position but Mitchell maintains control.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell continues to hold on tight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mitchell is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Van Dorestad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Dorestad can't escape the position.
Van Dorestad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mitchell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Dorestad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Van Dorestad working to try and regain half guard.
Van Dorestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Dorestad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Mitchell prevents Van Dorestad from getting the reversal.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Van Dorestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Van Dorestad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling his opponent.
Van Dorestad wants to control but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount.
Van Dorestad tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Dorestad wants to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guido Van Dorestad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
After winning the bout, Shane 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:
RRFC Challengers 31
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Mitchell tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shane Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Mitchell circles away easily
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mitchell.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Mitchell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mitchell passes into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Johnson prevents Mitchell from improving position.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Mitchell getting side control.
Mitchell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Mitchell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Mitchell goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. #T2##SUB#
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mitchell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Mitchell in his guard.#REVR#
Mitchell passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second 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.
#R3##TD#
Mitchell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Mitchell cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Johnson tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Johnson is looking to escape.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitchell stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson's coach down at Gateway To Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
We've been told by Mitchell's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mitchell.#T3##SUB#
Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Johnson 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 Johnson, into his guard. #REVR#
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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.#T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitchell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mitchell does it's job there.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johnson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mitchell sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johnson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 28
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Brady tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brady's guard.
Mitchell trying to move into half guard but instead Brady has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Brady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brady looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brady has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brady wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell won't allow Brady to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
Brady 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.
Brady is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brady tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Brady against the cage.
Brady is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns Brady into the cage.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Brady lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Mitchell.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell. #TD#
Mitchell lands a takedown into guard.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Brady is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brady is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Brady's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mitchell working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Brady trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brady defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Brady closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brady controlling the action here.
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
Brady wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Brady's head to control him but Brady postures up.
Mitchell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brady.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Brady stands up over Mitchell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Brady from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mitchell has his foot on Brady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brady works his way back into a safe position though.
Brady works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitchell controlling Brady's posture.
Brady looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Mitchell trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard. #REVB#
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brady defends it easily.
Mitchell can't keep his opponent in guard - Brady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brady looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mitchell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brady is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brady trying to mount his opponent but Mitchell defends it.
Mitchell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brady works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.
Brady wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Brady works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
Brady stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Brady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brady swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a slapping body shot.
Brady shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brady, pushing him back against the cage.
Brady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brady misses with a punch to the body.
Brady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Brady.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brady can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Brady prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Brady lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brady lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Brady 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.
#T1#
Brady trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Brady tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mitchell wants to control but Brady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brady is taking a breather. Mitchell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Brady is very close to passing his half guard.
Myles Brady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brady trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brady.
Brady trying to mount his opponent but Mitchell defends it.
Brady looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myles Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brady shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Brady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell is looking to counter the offense by Brady and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Brady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brady working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Brady trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Brady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brady wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Mitchell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mitchell is looking to reverse the position.
Brady controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady wants to control for a moment but Mitchell uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brady is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitchell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Brady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brady 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Brady!
Myles Brady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silverstein.
Mitchell is looking to counter the offense by Silverstein and move into the clinch.
Silverstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silverstein moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Silverstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silverstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a big counter combination but Silverstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell works over Silverstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silverstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silverstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silverstein misses with a left hand
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Silverstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silverstein sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Mitchell darts in and clinches Silverstein up against the ropes.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Silverstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Silverstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitchell smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Mitchell pushes Silverstein up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mitchell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Silverstein uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
Silverstein is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell has control of an arm but Silverstein manages to advance to Mitchell's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3##SUB2#
Silverstein is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverstein wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silverstein jumps into side control!
Silverstein trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silverstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Silverstein seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell wants to control but Silverstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell has a hand on Silverstein's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silverstein takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mitchell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverstein wants to control the pace but Mitchell is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silverstein darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Silverstein into the ropes. #TD#
Mitchell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silverstein!
Mitchell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverstein tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverstein is looking to escape. #T1#
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silverstein can do to turn this around?
Mitchell avoids the attempt from Silverstein to control.
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Silverstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silverstein tries to lock up and control but Mitchell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Mitchell wants to finish this one by submission but Silverstein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mitchell.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
Mitchell tries to control but Silverstein wriggling away.
Mitchell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silverstein because Mitchell loaded up on that one. #T3#
Mitchell wants to control but instead Silverstein manages to regain half guard.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Silverstein is having none of it.
Silverstein wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has passed into side control.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silverstein's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silverstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silverstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silverstein can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Silverstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Silverstein is working from the bottom.
Silverstein is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Silverstein with an uppercut!#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silverstein to the ground. Mitchell is now in Silverstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silverstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Silverstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Silverstein.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shane Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverstein.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Silverstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silverstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silverstein is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silverstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silverstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Mitchell tightens his grip and picks Silverstein up, before dumping him to the ground. Silverstein manages to land in guard. #T1#
Silverstein has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture.
Silverstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Silverstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mitchell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silverstein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Silverstein is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silverstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Silverstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silverstein wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Mitchell throws a combination. Silverstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Silverstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Silverstein is now in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Silverstein stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Silverstein postures up.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Silverstein from controlling successfully.
Mitchell controlling the position.#T4#
Silverstein looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silverstein working a defensive guard but Mitchell passes into half guard.
Silverstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 16
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Abdul Rahim shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Abdul Rahim has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Mitchell gets a double leg takedown into Abdul Rahim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abdul Rahim is striking off his back. Mitchell thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Abdul Rahim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mitchell controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Rahim is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
Mitchell not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abdul Rahim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Abdul Rahim throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Mitchell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abdul Rahim tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Abdul Rahim is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Mitchell controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Mitchell has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Abdul Rahim is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Mitchell!
Our winner, Shane 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:
RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Shigochiyo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Shigochiyo is working away.
Shigochiyo struggling a bit here.
Shigochiyo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Shigochiyo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shigochiyo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Shigochiyo gets tackled into the cage by Mitchell. Mitchell maintains the clinch.
Shigochiyo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Shigochiyo.
Mitchell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitchell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Shigochiyo controls the action.
#TD#
Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Shigochiyo won't allow Mitchell to pass to mount.
Mitchell trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mitchell is working for a kimura but Shigochiyo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Mitchell slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Shigochiyo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shigochiyo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Shigochiyo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mitchell rushes Shigochiyo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shigochiyo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell pushes Shigochiyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell has Shigochiyo pressed against the cage.
Shigochiyo slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Shigochiyo avoids the damage to the body.
Shigochiyo takes a shot to the head.
Shigochiyo goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shigochiyo wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shigochiyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shigochiyo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Shigochiyo in a clinch.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell not doing much here.
#T3#
Mitchell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shigochiyo!
Mitchell controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shigochiyo for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shigochiyo is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mitchell digs a good hook to Shigochiyo's body.
Shigochiyo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Shigochiyo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shigochiyo can do to turn this around?
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.
We've been hearing that Mitchell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shigochiyo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mitchell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shigochiyo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.
Mitchell uses his free foot to push down on Shigochiyo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shigochiyo.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shigochiyo can't escape the position.
#T2#
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Shigochiyo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Mitchell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shigochiyo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shigochiyo shrugs it off.
Shigochiyo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mitchell continues to stall.#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.
Shigochiyo is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitchell controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teshima Shigochiyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Mitchell wants to finish this one by submission but Shigochiyo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mitchell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RRFC 12: Pandens vs De Lima
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Binetti is looking to clinch.
Binetti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell attempts a counter takedown but Binetti avoids it well and moves away.
Binetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Binetti manages to avoid it.
Binetti misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Binetti is trying to control but can't.
Binetti is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Binetti is trying to maintain the position but Mitchell is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitchell is looking to stall here but Binetti recovers full guard.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
Mitchell slips nicely into half guard.
Mitchell wants to pass to mount but Binetti is defending the position. #SUB#
Mitchell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
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.
Binetti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mitchell is pushing down on Binetti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Binetti is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitchell has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mitchell in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mitchell wants to work for an arm triangle but Binetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mitchell looking for a submission but Binetti manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Binetti keeps moving.
Binetti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Binetti wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Binetti is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitchell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mitchell gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Binetti prevents the takedown attempt.
Binetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Binetti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mitchell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Binetti is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Binetti looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Binetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchell blocks the body kick.
Binetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Binetti throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binetti can do to turn this around?
Mitchell slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Binetti tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Binetti throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Binetti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown.
Mitchell stalls.
Binetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Binetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Binetti is trying to stall.
#T2#
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Mitchell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Binetti regains guard.
Mitchell pushes down on Binetti's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Binetti is defending well.
#SUB#
Mitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Binetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mitchell slows the pace down in half guard.
Mitchell passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mitchell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Binetti turns into him and now he's in Mitchell's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Binetti.
#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown.
Binetti misses with an elbow strike.
Binetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Binetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Binetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Binetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Binetti.
Mitchell tries to counter by clinching up but Binetti breaks away and moves out of range.
Binetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Binetti takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Binetti throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. Binetti didn't expect that.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Binetti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Binetti manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Binetti's guard.
Mitchell passes Binetti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Binetti is defending well.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Binetti keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell prevents Binetti from improving his position.#T2#
Mitchell trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Binetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mitchell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Binetti is just riding it out for now. Mitchell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Binetti has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Mitchell slows the pace down in half guard.
Mitchell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Mitchell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Binetti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Mitchell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Binetti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Mitchell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jonathan Binetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Binetti tries to reverse the position but Mitchell maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane 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:
RRFC Challengers 10
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kassongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kassongo throws a sloppy strike and Mitchell has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kassongo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mitchell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Mitchell!
Shane 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:
RRFC Challengers 8
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Mitchell has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to stall.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitchell content to control rather than advance.
Mitchell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Jones tries to hold on but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Mitchell has his arm under Jones's chin here. Game over son! Mitchell squeezes tightly and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane Mitchell!
A victorious Shane 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:
RRFC Challengers 4
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galtson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell has Galtson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galtson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galtson is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Galtson.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Galtson manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mitchell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galtson regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galtson trying to control the position.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galtson seems a little lost for a moment, as Mitchell dominates the positioning.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galtson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
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!
Mitchell just content to control the position.
Galtson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mitchell controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Mitchell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galtson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Galtson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell not doing much here.
Galtson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Galtson is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.
Galtson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mitchell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Galtson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mitchell has cracked it and Galtson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mitchell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Mitchell!
Our winner, Shane 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shabalala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mitchell was covering up waiting for the punch and Shabalala finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Mitchell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mitchell taking a breather.
Mitchell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mitchell for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shabalala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mitchell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Shabalala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shabalala dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Shabalala's head and hops out.
Mitchell is looking to counter the offense by Shabalala and move into the clinch.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Shabalala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shabalala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabalala letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Shabalala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mitchell prevents it.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Mitchell stalling.
Mitchell is stalling here.
Mitchell stalls.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Shabalala can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.#CL#
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shabalala wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shabalala looking for a takedown.
Mitchell stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shabalala looks winded!#CL#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell is struggling to control the position.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Shabalala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell stalling the fight.
Mitchell controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but Shabalala blocks it.
Shabalala has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shabalala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shabalala shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Mitchell pushes Shabalala up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shabalala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
#CL#
Mitchell clinches up with Shabalala and pushes him back against the cage.
Shabalala has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shabalala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Shabalala in a clinch.
Shabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell cracks Shabalala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shabalala shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shabalala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabalala moves away.
Shabalala is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mitchell rushes Shabalala and presses him up against the cage.
Shabalala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shabalala up against the cage.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabalala can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shabalala up against the cage.
Shabalala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mitchell avoiding damage.
Mitchell has Shabalala pushed against the cage.
Mitchell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mitchell prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
Shane Mitchell has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Shabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mitchell after a bit of a struggle.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Mitchell stalling in the clinch.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shabalala looking for a takedown.
Mitchell stalling.
Shabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mitchell after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell is struggling to control the position.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.#CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Shabalala letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Shabalala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabalala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Shabalala is looking for a takedown.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shabalala being controlled against the cage.
Mitchell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mitchell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Mitchell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Shabalala on that attempt.
Raymond Shabalala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shabalala is defended easily by Mitchell.#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Shabalala in a clinch.
Shabalala goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Shabalala.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Mitchell clinches up against the cage.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Shabalala's takedown attempt.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shabalala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Shabalala letting Mitchell take a breather here.
Shabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mitchell after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell just leaning against Shabalala, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.
Shabalala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shabalala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raymond Shabalala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell stalling the fight.
Shabalala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mitchell is defending well.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Shabalala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Shabalala wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is working Shabalala over against the cage.
Mitchell stalling against the cage.
Mitchell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shabalala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shabalala 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 stops a takedown attempt from Shabalala.
Mitchell is pushing Shabalala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shabalala. #T3#
Shabalala tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitchell has Shabalala pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shane Mitchell.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Mitchell has Shabalala up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mitchell stalling against the cage.
Shabalala is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Shabalala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shabalala is trying to drag Mitchell to the mat but Mitchell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shabalala tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shabalala blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shabalala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell is pushing Shabalala up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shabalala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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