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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Pilkinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Pilkinton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchell Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Pilkinton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilkinton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pilkinton fails with the takedown
and Pilkinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pilkinton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Pilkinton circles away.
Pilkinton shoots and misses
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Pilkinton.
Mitchell Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Pilkinton.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Pilkinton circles away.
Pilkinton shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Pilkinton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pilkinton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pilkinton is in Day's guard.
Pilkinton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day throws a couple of heel strikes.
Pilkinton working some strikes from top position.
Pilkinton throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pilkinton's guard. Nice move by Day!
Day really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Pilkinton wants to stand but Day is controlling the position.
Pilkinton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pilkinton looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilkinton pushes Day off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pilkinton shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Day!
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mitchell Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pilkinton checks a low kick from Day.
Pilkinton missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
It seemed like Pilkinton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day misses with a low kick.
Pilkinton with the counter takedown but Day avoids it easily.
Pilkinton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Pilkinton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Day tries to bum rush Pilkinton with a series of wild strikes but Pilkinton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karl Pilkinton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Day misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pilkinton, pushing him back against the cage.
Day is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pilkinton is defending well.
Day gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pilkinton regains guard.
Day chips away with some ground and pound.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Day postures up and lands a big shot to Pilkinton's brow.
Day stops Pilkinton from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day gets to his feet. Pilkinton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice combination there by Day.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pilkinton blocks a head kick by Day.
Day clinches.
Pilkinton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Day is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pilkinton to the mat. Pilkinton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pilkinton is wriggling around but Day manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pilkinton is looking to get back to is feet but Day passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pilkinton fails with the takedown.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pilkinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a nice body kick.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pilkinton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Pilkinton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day tries to clinch there but Pilkinton circles away.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pilkinton walks away with a smile on his face. Day gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Day dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pilkinton or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Pilkinton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Pilkinton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Day's half guard.
Pilkinton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pilkinton with the ground and pound but Day uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pilkinton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pilkinton throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pilkinton's guard. Nice move by Day!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pilkinton wants to stand up but Day is controlling him.
Karl Pilkinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pilkinton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Day trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pilkinton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Day would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Day working some strikes from top position.
Day prevents Pilkinton from getting back to his feet.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Day has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pilkinton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Day tries to stand but Pilkinton is controlling from the bottom.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilkinton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.
Day fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pilkinton checks it well.
Pilkinton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Pilkinton.
Day is looking to clinch but Pilkinton is avoiding it.
Day wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilkinton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Day lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pilkinton backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pilkinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pilkinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Pilkinton.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pilkinton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pilkinton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Pilkinton moves out of range easily.
Mitchell Day is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pilkinton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Day.
Day is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Day dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pilkinton.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Pilkinton moves out of range easily.
Pilkinton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pilkinton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pilkinton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pilkinton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Day wants to stand but Pilkinton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day wants to stand but Pilkinton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pilkinton is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pilkinton to regain full guard.
Day distracts Pilkinton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Day tries to stand but Pilkinton is controlling from the bottom.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Pilkinton wants to stand up but Day is controlling him.
Day is looking to stand up but Pilkinton won't let him.
Day works over Pilkinton with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two 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.
Day trying to control but Pilkinton is working from the bottom.
Pilkinton has a closed guard, preventing Day from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day misses with the combination.
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Day jumps guard.
Pilkinton trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Pilkinton throws a strike but Day rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Day prevents Pilkinton from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Day misses with a body kick.
Day looks to land a combination. Pilkinton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Day.
Pilkinton checks the leg kick.
Pilkinton fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Pilkinton moves out of range of the body kick from Day.
Day slaps away a takedown attempt from Pilkinton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pilkinton with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a big head kick but Pilkinton shrugs it off.
Mitchell Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Pilkinton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilkinton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilkinton can do to turn this around?
Day wants to clinch.
Pilkinton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Pilkinton.
Karl Pilkinton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pilkinton prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Day!
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