MMA Viking is reporting live from Chicago to cover Norwegian Simeon Thoresen’s bout versus David Mitchell at UFC on FOX 6 “Johnson vs. Dodson”. “The Grin” tries to win Norway’s second UFC win, after winning its first last April in Sweden.
Play-by-play & Results
David Mitchell is the first fighter in the cage. Β He takes off his purple belt, and waits for Norway’s finest. Β Joe Rogan excited that there is a fighter from Oslo, Norway. Β “Very talented grappler” says Rogan on the broadcast, “A very high level ground game”.
Round 1
The fighter from Santa Rosa is in the blue corner. Β Herb Dean is the referee, and the two touch gloves.
Simeon is the taller of the two, and he looks to extend his jab to take advantage of his reach. Β Mitchell in a little lower stance, and he tries to punch his way in. Β The both exchange punches in the first round, but nobody has taken control. Β Mitchell tries some kicks, but nothing too effective. Β The American is looking to load up on some big punches, but Thoresen has a tight stance and keeps his hands high. Β The grapplers are on the feet, and Mitchell tags the Norwegian with a right and “The Grin” smiles, but his face looks a bit red from the damage. Β Now after two and a half minutes the mix it up more on the feet and Thoresen lands a nice inside kick.
Two minutes left, and the two are going after it. Β A little more redness on Thoresen’s face. Β Big punch by Thoresen, but Mitchell returns with a blast, and the crowd is cheering in appreciation. Β One minute left, and more of the same. Β Uppercut from Mitchell that snaps Thoresen’s head back, and that one may sway the judges. Β The two tie-up at the end, and they end swinging.
MMA Viking Score : 10-9 Mitchell (Very close round)
Round 2
Mitchell comes out agressive with punches and hurts Thoresen early. Β Big left, and Thoresen goes to the ground, and Mitchell is quick to take his back and looks for a finsih. Β Thoresen is trying to recover, and he does without getting finished, but Thoresen still looks dazed.
Bloodied, the Norwegian is on his back and takes a right hand from the standing Mitchell who looks for damage as he hovers of Β Thoresen. Β A leglock from Mitchell as he agressivelly goes for a finish, but Thoresen defends well, and now reverses and is on top. Β Mitchell looks for a gogoplata, and puts shin under the neck of Thoresen, but defended.
One minute left, and the Norwegian is on top, but Mitchell locks up a triangle, but Thoresen defends well. Β Mitchell is now on top, tryin to land some punches and a stomp to the body with 20 seconds left. Β Mitchell wins this round, and Thoresen looks to have his eye injured.
MMA Viking Score : 10-9 Mitchell
Round 3
Before the round starts, they examine the eye that looks to be closed. Β They talk about the cut to the eyelid, as the doctor and the referee discuss. Β “It’s close to being called” says the doctor, as the round starts. Β Mitchell lands some punches early, and they tie along the cage. Β Tape is on the glove that comes off, and they take a quick break. Β The fitht is back on, and the two exchange again. Β Thoresen tries a kick on the break.
Another attempted kickand a good one two from Thoresen. Β Some of the best punches of the bout from the Frontline fighter, but Mitchell has a good chin and walks through it. Β Mitchell now on top, but his corner urges him to keep it standing.. and they are up. Β Two and a half minutes left, and Thoresen is moving forward and lands some good punches and a kick. Β An attempted knee by Thoresen and he moves forward and a great inside leg kick and punch. The wrestler goes for a takedown, but is defended. Β Mitchell almost a triangle, but Thoresen defends.
NOTE : The UFC Broadcast did not show the whole fight. Β MMA Viking staff in Chicago report that in the last minute, Thoresen stayed on top to finish the round after defending the triangle.
MMA Viking Score : 10-10Β
OFFICIAL DECISION
30-27, 30-27, 30-27 for Mitchell
There was no interview from the winner, in a very exciting bout.
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