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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Vrinceanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vrinceanu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Foggy dew. James Mitchell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bogdan Vrinceanu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrinceanu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vrinceanu off to one side.
Vrinceanu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vrinceanu decides to stand back up. Vrinceanu steps back and let's Mitchell get back to his feet.
Vrinceanu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vrinceanu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vrinceanu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrinceanu gets to his feet. Mitchell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vrinceanu misses with a head kick.
Mitchell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vrinceanu takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mitchell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mitchell cracks Vrinceanu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu throws a lazy head kick
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Vrinceanu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Vrinceanu is breathing heavily.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vrinceanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mitchell scores with a push kick.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrinceanu tries to move into range but Mitchell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitchell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vrinceanu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
Vrinceanu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell delivers a nice body kick.
Vrinceanu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrinceanu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vrinceanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses
and Mitchell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Mitchell.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Vrinceanu down.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into Vrinceanu's ribs.
Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vrinceanu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mitchell - the referee stops the clock and Vrinceanu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mitchell. Vrinceanu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Vrinceanu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vrinceanu will feel that in the morning.
Mitchell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vrinceanu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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!
Mitchell scores with a head kick.
Vrinceanu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrinceanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Vrinceanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrinceanu down.
Vrinceanu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitchell lands with a straight right. Vrinceanu didn't see that one coming.
Oh Vrinceanu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell throws a leg kick which misses Vrinceanu's front leg but catches the back leg as Vrinceanu tries to avoid it.
Vrinceanu seems to have got his legs back now.
Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitchell pushes Vrinceanu away with a front kick.
Mitchell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vrinceanu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vrinceanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Vrinceanu is looking to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch.
Mitchell jabs at Vrinceanu's body.
Vrinceanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell flicks out a counter leg kick but Vrinceanu steps away.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vrinceanu. That did some damage!
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Vrinceanu with an uppercut!
Mitchell jabs at Vrinceanu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell scores with a spinning back kick!
Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Vrinceanu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vrinceanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vrinceanu, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Vrinceanu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinceanu circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mitchell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vrinceanu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mitchell lands with a nice body punch.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrinceanu walks into a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mitchell.
Vrinceanu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrinceanu in his tracks.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Vrinceanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitchell scores with a hook.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrinceanu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vrinceanu's head backwards.
Mitchell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a solid leg kick.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mitchell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrinceanu's hands.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrinceanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrinceanu throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
That kick from Mitchell tenderised Vrinceanu's leg. Vrinceanu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrinceanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.
James Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrinceanu shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vrinceanu's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell.
Vrinceanu keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Vrinceanu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell cracks the inside of Vrinceanu's front leg.
Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrinceanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrinceanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrinceanu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mitchell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vrinceanu misses with a looping left.
Vrinceanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Vrinceanu persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vrinceanu. That did some damage!
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell feints and then cracks Vrinceanu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrinceanu down.
Vrinceanu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mitchell. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu needs to keep his hands up - Mitchell had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it.
Mitchell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Vrinceanu avoids them all with ease.
Vrinceanu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell lands a front kick.
Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mitchell pushes Vrinceanu away with a front kick.
Vrinceanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vrinceanu's sensitive parts.
Mitchell lands with a slapping head kick.
Mitchell tests Vrinceanu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mitchell - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrinceanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell throws a front kick that sends Vrinceanu stumbling back into the cage.
Vrinceanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell rushes Vrinceanu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vrinceanu's sensitive parts.
Vrinceanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell lands a high kick!
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu misses with a head kick.
Mitchell stuns Vrinceanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Vrinceanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stuns Vrinceanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Vrinceanu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vrinceanu scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell stuns Vrinceanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vrinceanu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitchell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vrinceanu doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitchell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrinceanu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vrinceanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrinceanu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mitchell scores with a nice right hand.
Mitchell scores with a nice body kick.
Mitchell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrinceanu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu moves out of range.
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!
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Vrinceanu circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vrinceanu's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Good exchange - Mitchell coming out on top.
Vrinceanu avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
A good leg kick by Mitchell.
Vrinceanu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mitchell!
Mitchell throws Vrinceanu to one side and escapes!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vrinceanu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mitchell manages to circle out of the way.
Vrinceanu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrinceanu darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Vrinceanu into the cage.
Good leg kick by Mitchell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Vrinceanu's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by Mitchell - just one landing.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vrinceanu.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vrinceanu at a distance.
Vrinceanu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mitchell. Vrinceanu shrugs it off though.
Vrinceanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Vrinceanu's body.
Vrinceanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrinceanu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinceanu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a head kick. That will keep Vrinceanu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrinceanu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mitchell.
Vrinceanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Vrinceanu off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
Vrinceanu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitchell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrinceanu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vrinceanu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That kick from Mitchell tenderised Vrinceanu's leg. Vrinceanu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitchell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrinceanu if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mitchell, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrinceanu keeps the fight on the outside.
Vrinceanu goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Vrinceanu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Vrinceanu is having none of it.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinceanu circles away.
Crunch! Mitchell slams his shin into Vrinceanu's torso.
Vrinceanu fails with the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mitchell. That's going to slow Vrinceanu down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Vrinceanu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from Mitchell lands but Vrinceanu takes it in his stride.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell rushes Vrinceanu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Vrinceanu.
Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vrinceanu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrinceanu avoids it.
Vrinceanu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrinceanu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Vrinceanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell prevents Vrinceanu from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinceanu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mitchell prevents Vrinceanu from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Vrinceanu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Vrinceanu has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinceanu gets control of Mitchell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vrinceanu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vrinceanu wants to stand up but Mitchell is controlling him.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinceanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrinceanu is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrinceanu tries to strike from the bottom.
Mitchell prevents Vrinceanu from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vrinceanu throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell keeps Vrinceanu at a distance using the push kick.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vrinceanu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mitchell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Mitchell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vrinceanu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell thumps Vrinceanu with a low kick.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into Vrinceanu's ribs.
A head kick misses from Vrinceanu.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mitchell sizes up Vrinceanu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mitchell. Vrinceanu shrugs it off though.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Vrinceanu pushes him off.
Vrinceanu with a poor takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vrinceanu's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrinceanu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Vrinceanu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vrinceanu drops his hands momentarily and Mitchell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell scores with a leg kick.
Mitchell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vrinceanu will feel that in the morning.
Vrinceanu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vrinceanu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vrinceanu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vrinceanu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mitchell.
Bogdan Vrinceanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vrinceanu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mitchell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for James Mitchell!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for James Mitchell!
James Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!
James Mitchell is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, James Mitchell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bogdan Vrinceanu was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel I was simply inefficient with my energy,I went into panic mode. It was just a shift of energy and he capitalized on it. I'll pick myself up and i'll come back '.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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