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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abram Mitchell (ranked 3908 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Lieutenant Data (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 cm 21 165 0 - 0 - 0 |
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179 cm 18 160 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abram Mitchell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Data! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Data looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Data defending against the ground and pound. Data manages to get back to half guard. Data blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell. Data regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mitchell. Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Data trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound. Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches. Mitchell wants to control from the top but Data keeps moving. Mitchell working some strikes from top position. Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mitchell throwing strikes but missing. Data is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up. Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses. Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Data gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Data is on top in guard.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Data controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Data is fighting to break Mitchell's control of his arms but Mitchell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mitchell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Data is one step ahead there. Mitchell is pulling down on Data's head. It's preventing any offense from Data, at least for the moment. 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Data is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mitchell staying out of range there. Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abram Mitchell dominated that round. That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. No joy there for Data, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell feinted with a counter takedown. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Data can do to turn this around? Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Data bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitchell's head backwards.
It looks like Abram Mitchell has been cut. Abram Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mitchell ducks right into an uppercut from Data. Mitchell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Data on his heels. He'll look to pass Data's guard now, I'm sure. Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mitchell working some strikes from top position. Data controlling the position. Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Data is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mitchell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Data is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Mitchell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck. Abram Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully. Mitchell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Data won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
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. Data trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Mitchell wants to sweep here but Data controlling him for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mitchell controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Data misses with the combination.
Mitchell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell gets a double leg takedown into Data's guard. Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mitchell throwing strikes but missing. Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Data uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Data! Data won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. Mitchell is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Data slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mitchell is trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here. Mitchell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Data is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mitchell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lieutenant Data showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Abram Mitchell's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Data on his heels. He'll look to pass Data's guard now, I'm sure. Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mitchell preventing the sweep. Data trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell trying to control but Data is working from the bottom. Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Data looking for a sweep. Not yet Data, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Data has wrist control. Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Data gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mitchell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mitchell is controlling Data's posture. Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully. Data might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mitchell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Mitchell pulls Data in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Data throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Data throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mitchell drives through with a takedown into guard. Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Data utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Data not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Data's head. Mitchell is working Data 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 elbows. Mitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mitchell lands a couple of digs. Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Data is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mitchell cracks Data with a solid left hand. Data preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mitchell trying to move into half guard but instead Data has managed to sweep! Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell trying to control the position here. Mitchell continues to stall. Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Nice strikes from Mitchell there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Data manages to get to full guard.
Data working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
And that's the end of the fight! Abram Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abram Mitchell!
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energy
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hype
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