PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Modaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DesertStorm/DJClue - Money Power Respect. Jan Modaal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Modaal
vs
Mitchell

175 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
180 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Modaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Modaal is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Modaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Modaal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Modaal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.
Modaal is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Modaal postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modaal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Modaal looking to pass the guard.
Modaal trying to move into half guard but instead Mitchell has managed to sweep!

Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Modaal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Modaal manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Modaal's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modaal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Modaal is trying to keep Mitchell in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Modaal throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Modaal misses the jab.
Modaal fails with the takedown

and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Modaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.

Modaal looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Modaal is breathing heavily.
Mitchell trying to control but Modaal is working from the bottom.
Mitchell works over Modaal with some ground and pound from guard.

Modaal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Modaal keeps moving.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Modaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Modaal keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell won't allow Modaal to sweep him here.

Modaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell works over Modaal with some ground and pound from guard.

Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mitchell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Modaal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mitchell slips nicely into half guard.

Modaal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Modaal is defending well.
Modaal wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Mitchell 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.

Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Modaal moves out of range.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Modaal swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Modaal misses with a wild body shot.
Modaal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
Jay Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Modaal.

Mitchell has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Modaal looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.

Modaal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mitchell's half guard.

Mitchell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modaal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Modaal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Modaal trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away.
Mitchell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Modaal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Modaal's back!
Mitchell keeps control of the position as Modaal tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Modaal is working hard here to advance position.
Modaal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Modaal is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Modaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mitchell prevents Modaal from improving his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Modaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell looks to land a combination. Modaal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mitchell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mitchell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mitchell tries to clinch but Modaal moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modaal leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Modaal looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Modaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modaal.

Mitchell gets a clinch.
Modaal goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Modaal is working an open guard so Mitchell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Modaal's half guard.
Modaal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like Mitchell is going to stand back up.
Modaal is pressing down on Mitchell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Modaal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Modaal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Modaal is controlling well.

Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Modaal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modaal drops an elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Modaal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Modaal misses with a looping left.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Modaal tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modaal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Modaal is avoiding it.
Modaal looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Modaal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jan Modaal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Mitchell.
Modaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Modaal circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Modaal tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Modaal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Modaal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Modaal swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Modaal as he connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Modaal.
Modaal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mitchell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Modaal lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Modaal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Modaal lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitchell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Modaal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Modaal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mitchell down.
Mitchell is not content to let Modaal control the position.
Mitchell is looking to regain half guard here but Modaal keeps moving and retains side control.
Jay Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Modaal in side control, throwing shots but Mitchell defends.

Modaal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Modaal tries to score with some ground and pound. Mitchell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Modaal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jan Modaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Modaal fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Modaal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell connects with a knee to the head.

Mitchell breaks from the clinch.

Mitchell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jay Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitchell advances to half guard.
Modaal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Modaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Mitchell seems content to control.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Modaal defends it.

Modaal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Modaal showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Mitchell!