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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Fulton
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Good work by Aho as he checks the leg kick.
Aho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Aho feinted with a counter takedown.
Mitchell throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitchell won't be happy with that.
Aho working away.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell is looking to regain half guard here but Aho keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Aho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mitchell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mitchell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aho lets go of the hold and Mitchell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niklas Aho! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Antonije Vs Fulton
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Rua misses with a straight right.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell's coach down at DK MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mitchell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rua avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Rua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rua misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Semba Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rua with a nice cross.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming. #T1#
Rua works the jab nicely.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Danga de danga de dang - Mitchell scores with a four punch combination!
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mitchell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rua back to the cage. Mitchell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Rua closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitchell wants to stand but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Mitchell defends it.
Rua trying to control the pace.
Rua prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Rua passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rua.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semba Rua 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.#R2#
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Rua.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Rua.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell connects with a single shot there.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Mitchell slips a jab from Rua.
Mitchell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mitchell lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Rua looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell blocks a jab.#TD#
Rua is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mitchell's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua content to control rather than advance.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua prevents Mitchell from standing back up.
Mitchell missing with punches from the bottom.
Rua stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semba Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rua moves nicely into side control.
Rua controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Mitchell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rua content just to control the position here.
Mitchell working to try and regain half guard.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rua controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Rua looking to secure an arm triangle but Mitchell defends it well.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Rua postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Semba Rua dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.#R3#
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua misses with a hook
and Mitchell counters with a two punch combo.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rua backs up against the cage.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua controlling the action here.
Mitchell is looking to escape.#T1#
Rua works his way into full mount!
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Rua.
Semba Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mitchell is trying to stand up.
Rua controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Rua seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mitchell for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell is trying to escape the mount.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell wants to control but Rua is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semba Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semba Rua!
Semba Rua was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CW MMA: legs vs George
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamitroudis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Karamitroudis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Karamitroudis clinches up against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Karamitroudis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Karamitroudis has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karamitroudis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karamitroudis keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Karamitroudis avoids a kick 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!
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.#CL#
Karamitroudis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell's coach down at DK MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mitchell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range. #T3#
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Karamitroudis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mitchell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Karamitroudis slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karamitroudis under the eye.
TJ Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitchell counters with a series of strikes. Karamitroudis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Karamitroudis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Karamitroudis tries to counter by clinching up but Mitchell breaks away and moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karamitroudis.#CL#
Karamitroudis rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Mitchell wants to break free but Karamitroudis has control.
Mitchell avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Karamitroudis drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Karamitroudis backs away looking to recover.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karamitroudis moves away.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Karamitroudis moves out of range easily.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
TJ Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karamitroudis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Karamitroudis blocks the leg kick.
Karamitroudis misses the shot to the body.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch but Karamitroudis keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Karamitroudis throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TJ Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karamitroudis defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Karamitroudis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like TJ Mitchell has been cut.
The referee calls for Karamitroudis to work.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Karamitroudis has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karamitroudis has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karamitroudis gets slowly back to his feet.
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Karamitroudis is looking to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch.
Mitchell scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Karamitroudis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling him.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Karamitroudis.
#T4#
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Karamitroudis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karamitroudis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Karamitroudis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Karamitroudis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Mitchell scores with a head kick. Karamitroudis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
TJ Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Karamitroudis with a series of wild strikes but Karamitroudis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karamitroudis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamitroudis.#CL#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Karamitroudis is looking to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Karamitroudis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Karamitroudis. Karamitroudis gets slowly back to his feet.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Karamitroudis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Karamitroudis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a low kick, right behind Karamitroudis 's knee. #T3#
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karamitroudis circles away quickly and effectively.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Karamitroudis cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Karamitroudis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Karamitroudis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karamitroudis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ Mitchell.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Mitchell! |
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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Finals
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosales is looking to clinch.
Rosales tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Rosales is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Mitchell forces Rosales back against the ropes and clinches.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosales 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 digs a right hand underneath Rosales's ribcage. Rosales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosales tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosales.#T1#
Rosales blocking some punches.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rosales.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rosales throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Rosales throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
#T2#
Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Rosales looking to stall.
Rosales lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Rosales blocks it.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Rosales throws knees to the body.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
Mitchell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Rosales.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Rosales blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell digs a right hand underneath Rosales's ribcage. Rosales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosales looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Rosales throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosales can't break the clinch.
Rosales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
Rosales misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rosales looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rosales moves into the clinch.
Rosales stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosales blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell works on Rosales's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosales's elbow.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
#T1#
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Rosales.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike from Rosales.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Rosales misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales blocking some punches.
Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Rosales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TJ Mitchell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Mitchell is leaning against Rosales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosales tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Rosales back against the ropes.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell pushes Rosales back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Rosales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Rosales.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Rosales tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3#
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rosales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like TJ Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosales landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rosales - that landed with a thud.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Rosales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosales trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rosales into the ropes.#T4#
Rosales can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Rosales blocks it.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Rosales throws knees to the body.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Rosales throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Rosales looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Rosales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.#R3#
Rosales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rosales wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Rosales is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Rosales tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range. #CL2#
Mitchell has Rosales up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosales missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Mitchell pushes Rosales back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rosales lands an elbow inside.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Rosales blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosales.
Rosales tries to circle away but Mitchell has him pinned against the ropes.
Rosales lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosales's elbow.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosales can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mitchell as the two fighters clinch.
Rosales blocking some punches.
Rosales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rosales throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
Rosales presses Mitchell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosales tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Rosales stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales.
Rosales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosales or not.
Mitchell is working Rosales over against the ropes.
Rosales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rosales.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rosales up against the ropes.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TJ Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rosales tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Rosales.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Rosales is trying to break free.
Rosales working aggressively here.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Rosales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosales. #T4#
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Rosales.
Rosales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosales.
Rosales wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Rosales can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan Rosales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosales pushes off an throws an elbow but Mitchell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rosales tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Rosales back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Mitchell!
A very excited looking TJ Mitchell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Rd 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell slips a straight right by Short.
Short lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Short cracks Mitchell with a good jab.#CL#
Mitchell clinches up with Short and pushes him back against the ropes.
Short misses with a punch to the body.
Short tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Short lands a left hand.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Short.
Short tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Short back against the ropes.
Mitchell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Short.
Short tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Short tries to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Short pushes Mitchell back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Short misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mitchell.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Short is keeping busy.
Mitchell keeps control of Short as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Short misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Mitchell as the two fighters clinch.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Short tries to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Mitchell.
Short swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mitchell.
Short tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Short back against the ropes.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Short blocks it.
Short lands with a left to the head.
Short throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell digs a right hand underneath Short's ribcage. Short let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Mitchell. #T2#
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Short tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Short tries to break free but Mitchell pushes him back against the ropes.
Short's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Short.
A head punch on the inside from Short fails to land.
Mitchell prevents Short from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Short controls his hands.
Short lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitchell or not.
Mitchell tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Short misses with some punches.
Short working aggressively here.
Mitchell taking a breather.
Short wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that TJ Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Short throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Short lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Mitchell darts in and clinches Short up against the ropes.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Short.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Short's efforts to push away.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Short avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TJ Mitchell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stalling against the ropes.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Short is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mitchell lands a left hand.
Short fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Short lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mitchell has Short pressed against the ropes, preventing Short from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Short.
A short left from Mitchell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Short as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell tries to work over Short's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Short tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Short working hard to break the clinch.
Short tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Short working aggressively here.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Short blocks an uppercut.
Short throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Short.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Short. #T2#
Mitchell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Short is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
Short is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Short swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Short tries to circle away but Mitchell has him pinned against the ropes.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Short lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Short wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Short lands an uppercut.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Short misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Short.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Short swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Short.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that TJ Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Short connects with a single shot there.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Short in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Short throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell lands a left hand.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the side of Short's head.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Short.
Short swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Short is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mitchell holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC2#
Short escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Short. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
#T1#
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Short fails to land.
Mitchell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Short blocks it.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Short throws a head punch that misses.
Short tries to break free but Mitchell pushes him back against the ropes.
Short is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position.
Short wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Short misses with a short punch on the inside.
Short lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Short lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Short wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitchell pushes Short back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Short lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.
Short lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Short.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Short fails to land.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Short swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Short working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Short as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Short.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Short lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Short connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mitchell's hands.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Short is avoiding it.
Short throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Short looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Short looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.#CL#
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Short against the ropes.
Mitchell gets through Short's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell is leaning against Short and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Short misses with a punch on the inside.
Short wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitchell has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Short.
Short lands a shot to the body.
Short throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Short uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Short working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Short tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Short tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Short misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Short.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Short tries to break free but Mitchell pushes him back against the ropes.
Short tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Short misses with a punch to the body.
Short wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell avoiding damage.
Short throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands a left hand.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Short.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Short avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Short lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Short tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Short takes a shot to the head.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Short misses with some punches.
Mitchell pushes Short back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Short.
Short blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Short blocking some punches.
Short misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Short uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell had his way with Asher Short in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Short takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Short swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Short against the ropes.
Short fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Short wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell lands with a right to the head.
Short wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Short can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitchell.
Short swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Short.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Short tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Short.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Short blocks it.
Short blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Short wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Short.
A frustrated look appears on Short's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Short misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Short misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Short tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Short doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.
Short misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
TJ Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Short is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.
Short tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Short is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell has him pressed against the ropes.
Asher Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Short.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Short misses with a short punch on the inside.
Short cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Short struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Short lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Mitchell!
TJ Mitchell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VKT Top 8 (155 & 205) Rd 1
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack .
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Jack lands a front kick to the face, that drops Mitchell to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT2#It looks like TJ Mitchell has been cut.
A head kick misses from Jack .
Jack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Mitchell walks into a big right hand from Jack and goes down! The referee sends Jack to a neutral corner as Mitchell gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Cracklin Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack .
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
As Jack backs away, Mitchell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack .
Mitchell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jack closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack misses with a hook
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jack . Mitchell shrugs it off though.
Jack misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack lands a head kick!
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Jack .
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Jack .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Jack .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cracklin Jack will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jack throws a lazy head kick
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Mitchell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
and Mitchell counters with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitchell moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with the combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jack . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Jack .
Jack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Jack throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Mitchell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jack .
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#TJ Mitchell's cut is getting worse.
A head kick by Jack misses
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Mitchell scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick by Jack misses
and Mitchell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side
and Mitchell counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Mitchell avoids the head kick by Jack .
Jack throws a sloppy head kick
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell takes one to the chin there.
Jack misses with a hook
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack fakes the leg kick and cracks Mitchell in the body.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Jack .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cracklin Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
A head kick misses from Jack .
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Jack .
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack keeps Mitchell at a distance using the push kick.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Jack .
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Mitchell lands a leg kick that knocks Jack off balance momentarily.
Jack throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
#T2#
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack .
Jack tries to land a body kick
and Mitchell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchell on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side
and Mitchell counters with a good low kick that Jack was not able to check.
Cracklin Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack throws a lazy head kick
and Mitchell counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cracklin Jack really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mitchell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mitchell if he has to take too many more of those.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jack .
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Jack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jack swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack tries to land a body kick
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jack tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jack .
Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack 's sensitive parts. #T2#
A head kick by Jack misses
and Mitchell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Jack .
Jack throws a lazy head kick
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Jack connects with a jab.
Jack misses with a head kick.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack throws a head kick that misses
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cracklin Jack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A head kick misses from Jack .
Cracklin Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack .
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack .
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mitchell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Jack .
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack misses with a head kick.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack .
Mitchell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Mitchell avoids it.#T2#
Good leg kick by Jack .
TJ Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack lands with a kick to the temple. Mitchell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Mitchell blocks a low kick nicely.
Mitchell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack is out of range and Mitchell settles back down.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
It looks like Mitchell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack works Mitchell's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Jack .
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack .
Mitchell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cracklin Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cracklin Jack ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjilis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
One misses with an uppercut
enabling Hadjilis to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hadjilis lands a jab to the nose.
One misses with a looping left.
One misses with a left hand
and Hadjilis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#One is rocked!
One misses with a right hand
and Hadjilis counters with a straight right hand.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Hadjilis finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from One misses the target.
A big left from One misses.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
Hadjilis cracks One with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends One tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hadjilis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! One is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markos Hadjilis! |
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