PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CHUCK LIDDELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CHUCK LIDDELL is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mitchell
vs
LIDDELL

180 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russ Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CHUCK LIDDELL!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LIDDELL shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LIDDELL shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
LIDDELL shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Russ Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CHUCK LIDDELL.

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.

Mitchell jumps into guard, dragging LIDDELL to the mat.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell is adopting a defensive guard.
Mitchell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mitchell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIDDELL loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LIDDELL must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LIDDELL with a flurry of punches that miss.
LIDDELL throws a big right hand that misses.
LIDDELL stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
LIDDELL is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

LIDDELL drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mitchell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LIDDELL has Mitchell in his guard.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but LIDDELL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LIDDELL wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell passes into half guard.
LIDDELL looks gassed!
Mitchell trying to control the pace.
LIDDELL regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
LIDDELL is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LIDDELL wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.

Mitchell gets to his feet. LIDDELL looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mitchell clinches.
A head punch on the inside from LIDDELL fails to land.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
LIDDELL is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LIDDELL down to the mat. LIDDELL avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mitchell drives through and clinches with LIDDELL against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LIDDELL gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LIDDELL using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell tries for a takedown. No joy.

LIDDELL's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mitchell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Mitchell wants to work for an arm triangle but LIDDELL is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LIDDELL keeping hold of Mitchell's head, controlling as best he can.
LIDDELL is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there.
Mitchell trying to control from half guard but LIDDELL is working away.
LIDDELL is trying to stand.

Mitchell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mitchell is just content to waste time from the top position. LIDDELL takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LIDDELL is on top in guard.
Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LIDDELL defends it easily.
LIDDELL throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
LIDDELL wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing LIDDELL from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LIDDELL darts in trying to clinch

and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LIDDELL wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
LIDDELL gets back to full guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but LIDDELL keeps moving.

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 stays in close to LIDDELL's body and controls the position.
Mitchell passes into half guard.
Mitchell not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Mitchell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

LIDDELL with a poor takedown

and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
LIDDELL is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Mitchell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mitchell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LIDDELL wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LIDDELL takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Russ Mitchell just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
LIDDELL works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. LIDDELL was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! LIDDELL is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LIDDELL manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into LIDDELL's guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but LIDDELL keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but LIDDELL keeps moving.
Mitchell pushes down on LIDDELL's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LIDDELL is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura but LIDDELL is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.

Mitchell wants to work for an arm triangle but LIDDELL is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

LIDDELL pushes Mitchell off and gets back to his feet.
LIDDELL tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mitchell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LIDDELL's guard now.
CHUCK LIDDELL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell postures up.

Mitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but LIDDELL circles away and keeps his distance.
LIDDELL looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mitchell forces LIDDELL back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but LIDDELL blocks it.
LIDDELL wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LIDDELL doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell connects with a knee to the head.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LIDDELL has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LIDDELL misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LIDDELL.

Mitchell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LIDDELL in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as LIDDELL tries to pass.
Russ Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

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