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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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183 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Calahan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calahan's waist but Calahan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Calahan dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Calahan's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Calahan. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calahan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell rushes Calahan and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Calahan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calahan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchell jumps guard and drags Calahan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell wants to stand but Calahan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calahan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calahan defends it easily.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calahan's guard.
Mitchell stops Calahan from standing up.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Calahan keeps moving.
Calahan keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Calahan keeps moving.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Calahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean Mitchell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Calahan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calahan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calahan working over Mitchell with some ground and pound. Mitchell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calahan is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Calahan.
Calahan trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mitchell is looking to control Calahan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitchell avoid being mounted?
Calahan working Mitchell over with strikes.
Calahan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calahan is nestled in close to Mitchell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Calahan seems content to control.
Calahan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Calahan working Mitchell over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calahan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calahan is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Calahan.
Calahan trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Calahan winds up and cracks Mitchell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calahan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mitchell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calahan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Calahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calahan lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell trying to control here.
Mitchell has hold of Calahan's hands but Calahan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calahan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calahan shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Calahan dives in and scores a takedown into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calahan.
Calahan trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is trying to keep Calahan in close.
Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Calahan pushes his legs off easily.
Calahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Calahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calahan scoring with some ground and pound.
Calahan distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calahan is aware though and is defending well.
Calahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Calahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Calahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calahan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calahan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calahan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Calahan trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Calahan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calahan stands up over Mitchell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calahan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mitchell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Calahan won't allow Mitchell to get back to his feet.
Calahan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Calahan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Calahan stands up over Mitchell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calahan postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Calahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Calahan tries to pass.
Calahan is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calahan stands up over Mitchell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Calahan scoring with some ground and pound.
Calahan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calahan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Calahan lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calahan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Calahan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calahan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitchell is keeping the position for now.
Calahan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calahan passes into half guard.
Mitchell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calahan lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Calahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Calahan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Calahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell tries to bench press Calahan off him but Calahan keeps the position.
Calahan scoring with punches from side control.
Mitchell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calahan lands some shots froms side control.
Mark Calahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calahan cracks Mitchell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calahan working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calahan is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Calahan looks up at the clock and then as Mitchell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calahan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calahan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitchell some visible discomfort.
Calahan working the ground and pound from side control.
Calahan scoring with punches and elbows.
Calahan lands some shots froms side control.
Calahan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mitchell down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calahan scores with punches from side control.
Calahan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calahan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calahan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mark Calahan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitchell is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell seems a little lost for a moment, as Calahan dominates the positioning.
Oh Mitchell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calahan controls the position.
Mitchell is trying to improve his position.
Calahan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mitchell seems to have got his legs back now.
Calahan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Calahan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Calahan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Calahan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Calahan works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calahan controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calahan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Calahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Calahan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calahan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sean Mitchell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Calahan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Calahan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Calahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calahan 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Calahan!
Mark Calahan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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