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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Simunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simunek's choice of entrance music: Testament - True Believer. Jason Mitchell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Martin Simunek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simunek.
Jason Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
It looks like Martin Simunek has been cut.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Simunek avoids them all with ease.
Simunek defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Simunek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Simunek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there.
Mitchell working Simunek over with strikes.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell thows a huge punch but Simunek dodges it nicely.
Simunek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simunek looks gassed!
Mitchell is nestled in close to Simunek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Simunek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Simunek is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simunek taking some punishment here, with Mitchell in his half guard.
Simunek wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mitchell working Simunek over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunek taking some punishment here, with Mitchell in his half guard.
Mitchell is looking to advance position but Simunek won't allow it.
Simunek is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mitchell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Mitchell.
Simunek has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simunek has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mitchell escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mitchell!
Simunek taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands some shots froms side control.
Simunek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mitchell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simunek down.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Mitchell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Simunek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitchell scoring with punches and elbows.
Mitchell lands a nice forearm strike.
Mitchell scoring with punches from side control.
Simunek is rocked!
Mitchell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Simunek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown. Simunek fights it but they end up in guard.
Simunek is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?
Jason Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Simunek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunek's head.
Simunek seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Simunek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell is working Simunek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stands and throws Simunek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simunek is looking for a sweep.
Simunek takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simunek is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell landing strikes.
Simunek is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell working the ground and pound.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Simunek is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Simunek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mitchell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simunek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Simunek's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitchell cracks Simunek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simunek fails with the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. Simunek didn't expect that.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell works over Simunek with some ground and pound from guard.
Simunek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Simunek keeps moving.
Simunek has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Simunek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simunek is breathing heavily.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simunek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Simunek's legs - danger averted.
Mitchell cracks Simunek with a solid left hand.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell distracts Simunek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell cracks Simunek with a solid left hand.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Simunek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simunek manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Simunek's guard.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Simunek's brow.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mitchell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunek's head.
Mitchell trying to control but Simunek is working from the bottom.
Simunek working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simunek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell is in close to Simunek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simunek has an active guard here but Mitchell has managed to pass into half guard.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jason Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell works his way into side control.
Mitchell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Simunek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simunek some visible discomfort.
Simunek tries to improve position but can't.
Mitchell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simunek some visible discomfort.
Simunek tries to buck Mitchell off but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell controls the position from side control.
Simunek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Mitchell stalls from top position.
Check out the look on Mitchell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Simunek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Simunek moves out of range.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Simunek avoids it well.
Simunek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Simunek moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Simunek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunek manages to avoid it.
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simunek to the mat! Simunek manages to get full guard.
Simunek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simunek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Simunek's legs - danger averted.
Simunek working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
Simunek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mitchell is in close to Simunek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simunek 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 chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchell stands and steps away. Simunek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
Martin Simunek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Simunek with a series of wild strikes but Simunek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Simunek's shoulder, as Simunek tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simunek tries to bench press Mitchell off him but Mitchell keeps the position.
Mitchell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Simunek sneaks back into half guard.
Simunek wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Simunek taking some punishment here, with Mitchell in his half guard.
Simunek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simunek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell is nestled in close to Simunek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Simunek actively working from the bottom here.
Mitchell winds up and cracks Simunek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simunek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jason Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simunek looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Simunek 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 is working Simunek over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Simunek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simunek can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simunek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Mitchell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Simunek blocks a low kick nicely.
Mitchell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simunek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mitchell working the ground and pound from side control.
Simunek throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason 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 Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mitchell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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