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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Roquefort's half guard.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Roquefort tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Roquefort gets back to full guard.
De Roquefort throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Roquefort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Roquefort is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up. #T1#
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Roquefort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Mitchell managing to control the position.
De Roquefort postures up.
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Mitchell is trying to keep De Roquefort in close.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing De Roquefort from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by De Roquefort.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but De Roquefort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
De Roquefort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mitchell is working De Roquefort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
De Roquefort really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell postures up in De Roquefort's guard and throws a big left but De Roquefort blocks it.
Mitchell distracts De Roquefort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell is in close to De Roquefort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
De Roquefort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Roquefort.
De Roquefort wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side#TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Roquefort wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
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 distracts De Roquefort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
De Roquefort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Roquefort keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuf Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Roquefort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Mitchell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitchell lands in his opponent's guard.
De Roquefort being controlled here, momentarily.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but De Roquefort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Roquefort is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to De Roquefort's brow. #T1#
Mitchell is in close to De Roquefort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Roquefort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but De Roquefort keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but De Roquefort keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
De Roquefort has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Roquefort is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!#SUB#
De Roquefort working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mitchell trying to control the hands but De Roquefort breaks the grip.
De Roquefort throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
De Roquefort punches the canvas rather than the man.
De Roquefort gets his hands free as Mitchell looks to control.
De Roquefort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitchell tries to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De Roquefort throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Yusuf Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mitchell trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Mitchell right now.
De Roquefort trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Roquefort controlling the positon.#SUB#
De Roquefort looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell trying to control the position but De Roquefort manages to sink in the hooks.
Mitchell tries to break free.
De Roquefort tries to keep control of the position but Mitchell is staying busy.
De Roquefort avoiding Mitchell 's attempts to control his hands.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
De Roquefort avoiding Mitchell 's attempts to control his hands.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell trying to control but not successfully.
Mitchell tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilhem De Roquefort dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Roquefort thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Roquefort tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Roquefort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Roquefort somewhat.#TD#
De Roquefort looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing De Roquefort from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mitchell can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Roquefort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
De Roquefort gets to his feet - Mitchell follows without any prompting. #TD2#
De Roquefort gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mitchell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell is working De Roquefort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell works over De Roquefort with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Roquefort has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell is in close to De Roquefort's body, working some short punches and elbows.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Roquefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but De Roquefort persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhem De Roquefort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Roquefort walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitchell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice takedown defense from De Roquefort. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
De Roquefort appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Roquefort as he avoids it easily.
De Roquefort thinks about countering with a body kick.
De Roquefort looks to land a combination. Mitchell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Roquefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but De Roquefort persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mitchell trying to control but De Roquefort is working from the bottom.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Roquefort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to De Roquefort's brow.
Mitchell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Roquefort throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Roquefort!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell lands a few punches from side control.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but De Roquefort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell scores with punches from side control.
De Roquefort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuf Mitchell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Archibald loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
Archibald gets back to half guard.
Archibald tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Archibald is looking to control Mitchell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archibald avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archibald is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Archibald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Archibald should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Archibald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Archibald!#REVB#
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Archibald stands and steps away. Mitchell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell sets himself, and Archibald steps forward looking for the clinch! Mitchell avoids it this time.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Archibald closes the distance and clinches up with Mitchell, looking for a takedown. Archibald pushes Mitchell against the cage but Mitchell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archibald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mitchell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Archibald wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Archibald holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Archibald trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell throwing shots but Archibald is blocking nicely.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Archibald defends it.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Archibald is having none of it.
Mitchell looks to land a strike but Archibald avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Archibald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mitchell uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Mitchell wants to control but Archibald is keeping him busy.
Archibald tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Archibald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mitchell working the body and head with strikes.
Mitchell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Archibald is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Archibald regains half guard.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Archibald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Archibald on the ground.
Mitchell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Archibald trying to control here.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Archibald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Archibald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Archibald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Archibald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Archibald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archibald wants to sweep but no luck.
Archibald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Archibald's head.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Archibald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yusuf Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Archibald keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Archibald keeps moving.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Archibald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Archibald!#REVB#
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Archibald.
Archibald tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mitchell pulls Archibald in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Mitchell working a defensive guard but Archibald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mitchell stops Archibald from passing to mount.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Mitchell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Archibald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archibald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Archibald.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitchell is trying to control Archibald's posture but Archibald avoids it.
Archibald taking a breather here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archibald misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. Archibald didn't expect that.
Archibald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell postures up in Archibald's guard and throws a big left but Archibald blocks it.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Archibald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Archibald tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Archibald postures up.
Mitchell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yusuf Mitchell will probably get the nod.
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#
Archibald throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Yusuf Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Archibald or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archibald defends it nicely.
Archibald misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Archibald.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Archibald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Archibald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archibald misses with a hook
#TD#
and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. Archibald didn't expect that.
Archibald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell works over Archibald with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Archibald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
Archibald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Archibald postures up.
Archibald postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell is pulling down on Archibald's head to control his posture. #T2#
Archibald pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Archibald's head to control him but Archibald postures up.
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Mitchell wants to control but Archibald is keeping busy.
Mitchell is pressing down on Archibald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mitchell looking to control but Archibald passes into half guard.
Archibald controlling the action here.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Archibald has control of the leg.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Archibald's head to control him but Archibald postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Archibald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and bounces Archibald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Archibald blocks nicely.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuf Mitchell.
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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuf Mitchell!
The defeated Nigel Archibald had this to say: 'Come to Birmingham'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Gardner moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard.
Gardner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell slips a nice elbow through Gardner's hands, connecting with Gardner's forehead.
Gardner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gardner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gardner is fighting to break Mitchell's control of his arms but Mitchell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardner tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mitchell has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Mitchell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gardner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Gardner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mitchell's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gardner's guard. #REVB#
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted.
Gardner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard. #REVR#
Mitchell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Gardner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gardner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Mitchell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gardner throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell. #TD2#
Gardner gets caught napping as Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Gardner manages to retain guard.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell distracts Gardner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuf Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mitchell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitchell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell cracks Gardner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but Mitchell keeps moving and retains side control.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell cracks Gardner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mitchell landing strikes. #T1#
Gardner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mitchell working Gardner over with strikes.
Gardner is refusing to be controlled, as Mitchell sits in half guard.
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.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard.
Gardner is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardner is looking to control Mitchell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardner avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell working Gardner over with strikes.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gardner wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has mounted him!
Mitchell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gardner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell working Gardner over with strikes here.
Mitchell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Mitchell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gardner is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitchell has a good base and remains in mount.
Mitchell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mitchell working the ground and pound effectively.
Mitchell with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Gardner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gardner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Gardner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yusuf Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mitchell landing punches.
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mitchell unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gardner wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mitchell celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuf Mitchell!
In defeat, Roderick Gardner stepped up to the mic, saying 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Darwin is working from the bottom.
Darwin tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Darwin actively working from the bottom here.
Darwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!
Mitchell tries to roll but Darwin sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Darwin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mitchell just trying to survive but Darwin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Mitchell showing good submission defense here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell is in bad spot here.
#T1##SUB2#
Mitchell fending off the submission attempt from Darwin.
Mitchell tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Darwin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mitchell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Darwin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Darwin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joseph to the ground. Mitchell is now in Joseph's guard.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Joseph!#REVB#
Joseph wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell pulls Joseph in to control the position.
Joseph content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Joseph trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Joseph being controlled here momentarily.
Joseph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mitchell pulls Joseph in close to his closed guard and prevents Joseph from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joseph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Joseph fails with the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joseph!
Joseph is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell is working Joseph over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mitchell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Joseph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Mitchell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joseph is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mitchell working the strikes but Joseph uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Joseph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mitchell misses with a head shot. Joseph uses the momentum to regain guard.
Joseph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joseph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Joseph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mitchell is controlling Joseph's posture.
Joseph won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Mitchell has Joseph pulled in close to control his posture.
Joseph looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuf Mitchell dominated that 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.#R2#
Joseph leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Mitchell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Joseph moves into full guard.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Joseph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Joseph!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joseph trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joseph's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joseph won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Mitchell pulls Joseph in close to his closed guard and prevents Joseph from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mitchell continues to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Mitchell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
Joseph throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Joseph counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Joseph landing a few strikes.
Mitchell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitchell is trying to work for a sweep but Joseph has mounted him!
Mitchell is desperately trying to improve his position but Joseph has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Mitchell is bucking up trying to escape but Joseph cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joseph raining down shots from the mount!
Desmond Joseph has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joseph avoids the attempt from Mitchell to control.
Mitchell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joseph lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joseph is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joseph on the ground.
Joseph trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away.
Mitchell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Joseph counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. Joseph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mitchell wants to control but Joseph is keeping busy.
Mitchell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mitchell tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Joseph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joseph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Joseph's head to control him but Joseph postures up.
Mitchell is refusing to be controlled, as Joseph sits in half guard.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
Joseph winds up and cracks Mitchell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Joseph is controlling well.
Joseph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joseph fails with the takedown.#T3##TD2#
Joseph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joseph showed some decent athleticism there.
Mitchell trying to control here.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Joseph is controlling well.
Joseph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joseph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joseph not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Mitchell trying to control but Joseph postures up.
Mitchell controlling the position for now.
Joseph controlling the action here.
Joseph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joseph wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joseph has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Joseph! |
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