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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Mitchell (ranked 9484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lew Lockhart (ranked 6506 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronnie Mitchell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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173 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lew Lockhart!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockhart shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lockhart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lockhart leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lockhart's waist but Lockhart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Lockhart throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Lockhart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockhart tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lockhart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling the position.
Lockhart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitchell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lockhart has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Lockhart wants to take a breather but Mitchell manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lockhart.
Mitchell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lockhart moves into the clinch.
Lockhart trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lockhart into the cage.
Lockhart is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mitchell can't fight it off and eventually Lockhart manages to take the fight to the floor. Mitchell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockhart wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Lockhart stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Lockhart wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lockhart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Lockhart from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockhart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lockhart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitchell in his tracks.
Lockhart has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Lockhart.
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Lockhart against the cage.
Mitchell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockhart backwards.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Lockhart fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lockhart looks winded!
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Lockhart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockhart throws a body kick that misses
and Mitchell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchell works over Lockhart with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lockhart looking for a sweep. Not yet Lockhart, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Lockhart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lockhart moves into range and clinches up with Mitchell.
Lockhart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Lockhart holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell has Lockhart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lockhart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockhart is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns Lockhart into the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Lockhart holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockhart.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Lockhart circles away easily
and Lockhart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lockhart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lockhart fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lockhart.
Lockhart is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockhart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mitchell counters with a single leg into guard. Lockhart didn't expect that.
Mitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mitchell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lockhart pinned against the cage. Lockhart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lockhart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Lockhart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lockhart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lockhart avoids it really well and circles away.
Lockhart works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Lockhart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lockhart is defended easily by Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Lockhart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lockhart feints the counter takedown.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Lockhart looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Lockhart dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Lockhart tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lockhart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockhart misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Mitchell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mitchell rushes Lockhart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockhart can do to turn this around?
Lockhart lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell pulls guard successfully.
Mitchell wriggles free and stands up.
Lockhart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lockhart to the ground. Mitchell is now in Lockhart's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lockhart has Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Lockhart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mitchell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mitchell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lockhart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mitchell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Lockhart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Lockhart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mitchell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lockhart circles away.
And Lockhart tries to counter it with a takedown but Mitchell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lockhart or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell, which made it look bad.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lockhart avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockhart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but Lockhart persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
Lockhart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Ronnie Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockhart has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lockhart defends well and Mitchell ends up having to push Lockhart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lockhart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockhart is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mitchell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Lockhart's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mitchell decides to stand up.
Lockhart throws a head kick that Mitchell semi-blocks.
Lockhart misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lew Lockhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Mitchell!
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RATING
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