Round 1 Gavin takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. "The Irishman" throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Gavin is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. Gavin Mitchell attempts a lazy shot, which "The Irishman" sprawls, eventually taking Gavin Mitchell back. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 Gavin Mitchell lands multiple inside leg kicks that have "The Irishman" circling away. "The Grandmaster" throws an axe kick that misses the target. "The Grandmaster" connects with numerous jabs to the face of Andrew Kennedy. Gavin throws a teep backing Andrew Kennedy off. A lazy leg kick from Gavin Mitchell is caught by Andrew Kennedy who lands a huge overhand right, flooring Gavin Mitchell.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Gavin connects with a hard punch making "The Irishman" bring him in to a tight clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Gavin escapes the clinch and creates some distance. "The Grandmaster" lands a solid kick to the inside thigh of Andrew. Both fighters begin to exchange "The Irishman" catches Gavin Mitchell with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Gavin Mitchell gather himself. Gavin Mitchell says he is ok and the fight continues. "The Grandmaster" pushes away from Andrew Kennedy and lands a strong chopping kick to the lead leg. A powerful roundhouse kick to the head sends Andrew Kennedy to the floor. Round 3 is over.
Round 4 Gavin lands a double jab. Gavin Mitchell throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Kennedy is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. "The Grandmaster" throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Andrew Kennedy is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Gavin is cornered by Kennedy who tries to press the action. Gavin is able to block well and circles away from Kennedy, delivering a chopping leg kick and a grazing cross as he does so. The fighters circle each other. Gavin Mitchell connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Andrew. "The Grandmaster" lands a double jab. "The Irishman" connects with a jab cross combination. Andrew is staggered by a jab to the chin. Round 4 is finished.
Round 5 Gavin connects with jab cross combination. Andrew Kennedy narrowly dodges a cross from "The Grandmaster", but falls catching him in his guard. Gavin Mitchell pushes down Andrew Kennedys leg, allowing him to pass guard into half guard. Andrew pulls the foot in of "The Grandmaster" using leverage to sweep him into side control. Mitchell sweeps over "The Irishman" and quickly obtains mount position. Mitchell is pulled in tight, and then switched over on his back. Andrew Kennedy is now caught in Gavin Mitchells guard. A kimura attempt is defended well by "The Irishman" and he is able to sneak his leg through Gavin Mitchells loose guard, to half guard. Andrew Kennedy is able to slip into mount from the half guard. Mitchell bucks off Andrew Kennedy and both fighters get to their feet. Kennedy attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. "The Grandmaster" takes advantage of the moment taking side control. The bell signals the end of round 5.
Gavin "The Grandmaster" Mitchell wins by Split Decision