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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laguni Salvadorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mitchell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DesertStorm/DJClue - Money Power Respect. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 cm
30
180 lbs
15 - 20 - 0 |
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185 cm
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182 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Mitchell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Laguni Salvadorio! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mitchell thows a body shot but no joy. Sloppy strikes from Salvadorio. Those never looked like landing. Salvadorio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mitchell. Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Salvadorio counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Salvadorio to acknowledge the strikes. Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mitchell tries to clinch but Salvadorio moves away letting Salvadorio counter with a right hand. Salvadorio blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
A jab from Mitchell misses. Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvadorio is just out of range. A combination from Salvadorio does no damage. Mitchell misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Salvadorio counter with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Salvadorio throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Salvadorio takes a body punch but keeps moving. Salvadorio looks gassed! Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Salvadorio moves out of range easily. Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvadorio defends it nicely. Salvadorio throws a combination that misses and Mitchell counters with a low kick, right behind Salvadorio 's knee. Salvadorio tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Salvadorio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Salvadorio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time. Salvadorio scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitchell should have avoided that one. Salvadorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Salvadorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively. Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Salvadorio pushes him off. Salvadorio scores with a punch to the head. Mitchell tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salvadorio tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Salvadorio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A left and a right from Salvadorio both land. Nice combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Salvadorio misses with a wild combination.
Salvadorio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice sprawl there from Salvadorio as Mitchell shoots in. Mitchell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salvadorio. Salvadorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively. Salvadorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell. Salvadorio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salvadorio blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Salvadorio jabs Mitchell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvadorio looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well. Salvadorio jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salvadorio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell. Mitchell wants to clinch and Salvadorio counters with a two punch combo. Jay Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Salvadorio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Salvadorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell. Salvadorio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mitchell back to the cage. Salvadorio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Mitchell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell fails with the takedown. Salvadorio misses with the combination.
Salvadorio stalks Mitchell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mitchell's face. Mitchell staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Salvadorio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mitchell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salvadorio on his heels. He'll look to pass Salvadorio's guard now, I'm sure. Mitchell prevents Salvadorio from getting back to his feet. Salvadorio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Salvadorio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Salvadorio is working the combinations to good effect here. Salvadorio avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Sloppy strikes from Salvadorio. Those never looked like landing. Salvadorio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitchell momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mitchell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mitchell darts in trying to clinch and Salvadorio counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Salvadorio to acknowledge the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laguni Salvadorio will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mitchell walks into a stiff left hand from Salvadorio. Salvadorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvadorio as he avoids it easily. Mitchell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Salvadorio connects with the punch. Salvadorio looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well. Mitchell takes one to the chin there. A shot to the liver by Salvadorio. Beautiful body shot. Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Salvadorio throws a series of punches but Mitchell avoids them all with ease. Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Salvadorio ducks down to avoid it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Salvadorio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salvadorio misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Salvadorio. Laguni Salvadorio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Salvadorio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Salvadorio cracks Mitchell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salvadorio throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Some wild striking there from Salvadorio.
Salvadorio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitchell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Laguni Salvadorio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Salvadorio misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Salvadorio counters with a left to the body. A punch combination from Salvadorio misses. Sloppy strikes from Mitchell. Those never looked like landing. Salvadorio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jay Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Salvadorio throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Salvadorio swinging wildly here.
Mitchell misses with a hook
and Salvadorio counters with a stiff right hand. Salvadorio closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mitchell fails to land the takedown. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Salvadorio throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Salvadorio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvadorio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mitchell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Salvadorio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Salvadorio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Salvadorio as Mitchell shoots in. Some wild striking there from Salvadorio.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mitchell is looking to clinch but Salvadorio is avoiding it.
Mitchell is looking to wear down Salvadorio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Salvadorio.
Salvadorio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mitchell lands a jab-cross combination. Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Salvadorio.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvadorio's half guard. Salvadorio 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Salvadorio is squirming around, avoiding Mitchell's attempts to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mitchell avoids the attempt from Salvadorio to control. Salvadorio is trying to stand. Mitchell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laguni Salvadorio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Salvadorio as Mitchell shoots in. Salvadorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Salvadorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively. Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salvadorio counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell. Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Salvadorio.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
and Salvadorio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Salvadorio scores with a jab to the head.
Salvadorio scores with a jab to the body. Salvadorio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Salvadorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell. Mitchell throws a poor cross that misses
and Salvadorio counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Salvadorio misses. Salvadorio closes the distance and lands a one-two. Salvadorio misses with a wild combination.
Mitchell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvadorio tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvadorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mitchell looks to clinch and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Salvadorio throws a series of punches but Mitchell moves out of range. Mitchell misses with a body shot
and Salvadorio counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Salvadorio to acknowledge the strikes. A head kick misses from Mitchell. Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvadorio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Salvadorio jabs at Mitchell's body. Salvadorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Salvadorio misses with the combination.
Salvadorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from Mitchell. Salvadorio lands a jab to the nose. Mitchell misses the body punch and Salvadorio counters with a series of strikes. Mitchell will be more careful next time no doubt. Salvadorio circles away from the clinch attempt and Salvadorio counters with a stiff right hand. Salvadorio cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head. Salvadorio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell. Mitchell thows a body shot but no joy. No joy there for Salvadorio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Salvadorio. Those never looked like landing. Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvadorio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mitchell misses with a kick to the body and Salvadorio counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell. Salvadorio avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Salvadorio circles away.
Mitchell darts in trying to clinch and Salvadorio counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Salvadorio to acknowledge the strikes. Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Salvadorio counters with a straight right hand. Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvadorio tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvadorio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Salvadorio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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. Salvadorio cracks Mitchell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nice sprawl there from Salvadorio as Mitchell shoots in. Salvadorio looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well. Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvadorio's waist but Salvadorio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side. Salvadorio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvadorio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salvadorio. A combination from Salvadorio does no damage. Jay Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvadorio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mitchell throws a combination that misses and Salvadorio counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell. Salvadorio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A jab from Salvadorio does it's job there. Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Salvadorio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sloppy strikes from Salvadorio. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Laguni Salvadorio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Salvadorio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laguni Salvadorio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
63% |
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