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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tj Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Bitchping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchping has chosen Sandstorm - Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mitchell Bitchping will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, tj Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Bitchping!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw walks into a straight right hand from Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a leg kick
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Bitchping fights it but they end up in guard.
Bitchping is trying to keep Dillashaw in close.
Dillashaw is fighting to break Bitchping's control of his arms but Bitchping is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bitchping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillashaw controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillashaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillashaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillashaw trying to control but Bitchping is working from the bottom.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw trying to control but Bitchping is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitchping lands with a slapping head kick.
Mitchell Bitchping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bitchping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillashaw misses with a straight right.
Bitchping scores with a leg kick.
Bitchping goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dillashaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitchping sprawls well initially but Dillashaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw is looking to stall here but Bitchping recovers full guard.
Bitchping wants to control but Dillashaw passes easily into half guard.
Dillashaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bitchping is controlling Dillashaw's trapped leg to prevent Dillashaw from advancing to side control.
Bitchping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillashaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillashaw stalling.
Dillashaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillashaw is working for a kimura but Bitchping is defending it quite comfortably.
Bitchping trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bitchping on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bitchping keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillashaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitchping defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw 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.
Ground and pound from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw is trying to work for a kimura but Bitchping is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tj Dillashaw dominated that 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.
A cross from Bitchping lands.
Dillashaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bitchping.
Bitchping turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bitchping misses with the combination.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bitchping coming out on top.
Bitchping scores with a decent looking hook.
Bitchping paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Dillashaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Dillashaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw also avoids with ease.
Bitchping is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping lands with a kick to the temple. Dillashaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Bitchping finds it's target.
Dillashaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitchping. Dillashaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitchping throws a series of punches but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Bitchping lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Bitchping.
Bitchping feints and then cracks Dillashaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillashaw down.
Dillashaw walks into a left hand.
Dillashaw ducks right into an uppercut from Bitchping.
Bitchping misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping lands a jab.
tj Dillashaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bitchping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillashaw.
Bitchping fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dillashaw on the side of the head.
Bitchping tries a head kick but it misses.
Bitchping throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillashaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitchping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Bitchping as he connects with a hook.
Bitchping misses with a combination
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Bitchping fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitchping has wrist control.
Bitchping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bitchping keeping moving, preventing Dillashaw from controlling successfully.
Dillashaw postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bitchping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillashaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitchping has wrist control.
Dillashaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitchping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dillashaw is working Bitchping over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Bitchping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dillashaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
A left lands for Bitchping.
Bitchping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw feinted with a counter takedown.
Bitchping cracks Dillashaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dillashaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dillashaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillashaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitchping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillashaw somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchping with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bitchping lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a nice body shot.
Bitchping has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bitchping throws a head kick that misses.
Bitchping scores with a jab. Dillashaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bitchping scores with a head kick.
Dillashaw fails with the takedown
and Bitchping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillashaw is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Dillashaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitchping throws a lazy head kick
and Dillashaw counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitchping is trying to keep Dillashaw in close.
Bitchping is adopting a defensive guard.
tj Dillashaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Bitchping keeps moving.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Bitchping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitchping manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Bitchping's guard.
Bitchping trying to keep a closed guard but Dillashaw is proving a slippery customer.
Dillashaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitchping preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillashaw is in close to Bitchping's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillashaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillashaw drops back looking for a leg! Bitchping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bitchping manages to kick Dillashaw off! Dillashaw jumps back into Bitchping's guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitchping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitchping is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitchping trying to control but Dillashaw postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Bitchping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitchping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Bitchping!
An intense looking Mitchell Bitchping took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I was probably gonna retire if I lost this fight, but I'm back now, I'm the first one to beat TJ Dillashaw, now my revenge tour begins, Kalle Kulervo, I want that rematch buddy!'.
tj Dillashaw was interviewed post fight and said 'i am always here to finish, but even roger Gracie failed'.
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hype
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