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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Show (ranked 4662 p4p, 7687 weight class) and Ken Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Show could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ken Mitchell's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell scores with a takedown into Show's 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.
Show is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show looking to control.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell gets to his feet. Show looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Show doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell darts in and clinches Show up against the cage.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Show lands with a light punch inside.
Show is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Show is defending well for now.
Show is working Mitchell over against the cage.
Show tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Show misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Show.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position.
Show changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Show looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Show counter with a right hand.
Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Show scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Show jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Show around his waist. Show gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Show is trying to pull guard but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Show prevents it.
Show lands a body punch.
Show successfully pulls guard.
Mitchell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Mitchell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken 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.
Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Show back against the cage.
Show blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Show manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Show.
Mitchell is trying to drag Show to the mat but Show just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mitchell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Show.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Show lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Show.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show stalling against the cage.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell slowing the pace effectively.
Show is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Show down to the mat. Show avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Mitchell.
Mitchell with a poor takedown
and Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitchell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Show counters with a thumping low kick.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell rushes Show and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Show on the inside.
Show jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mitchell walks away with a smile on his face. Show gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mitchell rushes Show and presses him up against the cage.
Show manages to break the clinch.
Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell wants the takedown. Show is fighting it off but Mitchell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Show's guard against the cage.
Show has his feet on Mitchell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell wants to break free but Show has control.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Show walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Show moves into the clinch.
Show is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Show gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
Show manages to break the clinch.
Show tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Show.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Show is looking to clinch.
Mitchell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Show tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Show throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Show lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Show tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Show.
A left hand lands to the body for Show.
Mitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Show after a bit of a struggle.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Show manages to get underhooks.
Show lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Show scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Show dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Show moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Show wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Show in a clinch.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Show smiles and moves away.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt
and Show counters with a straight right hand.
Michael Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Show tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Show fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell prevents Show from escaping the position.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Show is working from the bottom.
Mitchell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Show.
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Show is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Show prevents Mitchell from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell taking a breather here.
Show struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell takes a little break here. Show wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Show counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Show sprawls well.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Show.
Show defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Show leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Show tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Show tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Michael Show.
I think Show 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Show!
A victorious Michael Show thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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