PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Mihoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Oxbigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihoff comes to the cage accompanied by Bawitdaba. Jackson Mihoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Oxbigg's chin.

Mihoff
vs
Oxbigg

190 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Mihoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Oxbigg!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mihoff rushes Oxbigg and presses him up against the cage.

Oxbigg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mihoff keeping full guard, as Oxbigg tries to pass.
Oxbigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mihoff pulls Oxbigg in close to his closed guard and prevents Oxbigg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oxbigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihoff keeping full guard, as Oxbigg tries to pass.
Oxbigg throwing strikes from guard but Mihoff blocks nicely.
Oxbigg controlling from the top position.
Mihoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mihoff trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxbigg looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Mihoff as Oxbigg shoots in.

Mihoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Mihoff lands an elbow that stopped Oxbigg in his tracks for a moment.
Oxbigg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mihoff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oxbigg tries to pull guard but Mihoff holds him up against the cage and eventually Oxbigg drops back down to his feet.
Jackson Mihoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Oxbigg.
Mihoff lands a left hand.
Mihoff wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mihoff breaks the clinch.
Oxbigg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mihoff tries to sprawl out of it but Oxbigg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mihoff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihoff tries to clinch up.
Oxbigg is looking to clinch.
Mihoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Oxbigg is just out of range.
Mihoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oxbigg looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oxbigg's waist but Oxbigg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mihoff off to one side.
Oxbigg misses with a takedown

and Mihoff counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oxbigg!
Oxbigg is squirming around, avoiding Mihoff's attempts to control the action.
Mihoff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mihoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oxbigg is looking to escape.
Oxbigg tries to reverse the position but Mihoff maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Mihoff.
Oxbigg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oxbigg is squirming around, avoiding Mihoff's attempts to control the action.
Mihoff looking to finish Oxbigg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oxbigg!
Mihoff looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg wants to control but Mihoff is having none of it.
Mihoff tries to control but Oxbigg wriggling away.
Oxbigg is desperately trying to improve his position but Mihoff has a good base and remains in mount.
Mihoff trying to control but Oxbigg is having none of it.
Oxbigg is looking to improve his position but Mihoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Mihoff looking to control but Oxbigg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oxbigg is trying to escape the mount.
Oxbigg tries to hold on but Mihoff pushes him away.

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.
Oxbigg is looking to get to half guard.
Oxbigg wants to hold on but Mihoff pushes him away.
Oxbigg is looking to get to half guard.
Mihoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oxbigg is looking to escape.
Oxbigg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oxbigg tries to hold on but Mihoff pushes him away.
Oxbigg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Mihoff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oxbigg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mihoff controls Oxbigg momentarily but Oxbigg frees himself.

Oxbigg drops back looking for a leg! Mihoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mihoff manages to kick Oxbigg off! Oxbigg jumps back into Mihoff's guard.
Oxbigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihoff working a defensive guard here.
Oxbigg won't allow Mihoff to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oxbigg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mihoff is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oxbigg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mihoff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oxbigg tries for a kimura but Mihoff is defending well.
Oxbigg tries to move to mount but Mihoff blocks the move with his legs.
Mihoff is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Oxbigg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oxbigg prefers to stall for the moment though.

Oxbigg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mihoff is trying to get back to half guard.

Oxbigg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oxbigg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Oxbigg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mihoff throws a head kick that misses.
Oxbigg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mihoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Oxbigg can't do much from the bottom here.
Mihoff controls the position.
Mihoff working the ground and pound but Oxbigg is defending the strikes.
Mihoff staying calm.

Mihoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mihoff wants to control but Oxbigg is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg tries to bench press Mihoff off him but Mihoff keeps the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oxbigg tries to clinch up but Mihoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Oxbigg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Oxbigg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mihoff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oxbigg looking for a sweep. Not yet Oxbigg, not yet.
Oxbigg is trying to hold Mihoff in close to prevent damage but Mihoff has managed to pass into half guard.
Oxbigg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mihoff is keen to just control but Oxbigg is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mihoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oxbigg keeps working.
Oxbigg is looking for a sweep. Mihoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oxbigg shoots in but no luck this time.
Mihoff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oxbigg's calf.
Oxbigg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mihoff tries to avoid it but Oxbigg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mihoff to the ground. Mihoff escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson Mihoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Oxbigg.
Mihoff has his takedown stuffed

and Oxbigg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oxbigg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mihoff wants to get back to full guard.
Mihoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oxbigg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oxbigg's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihoff trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mihoff wants to control but Oxbigg manages to buck him off and is now in Mihoff's guard! Nice work there by Oxbigg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Oxbigg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mihoff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oxbigg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mihoff!

Oxbigg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oxbigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mihoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mihoff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mihoff postures up.

Oxbigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mihoff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mihoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oxbigg wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihoff stops Oxbigg from standing up.
Oxbigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oxbigg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mihoff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oxbigg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mihoff.
Oxbigg uses his free foot to push down on Mihoff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mihoff.
Oxbigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Oxbigg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mihoff is on top in guard.
Oxbigg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oxbigg is pulling down on Mihoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Mihoff, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxbigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oxbigg wants to stand up but Mihoff is controlling him.

Oxbigg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mihoff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oxbigg closes the distance and clinches up with Mihoff, looking for a takedown. Oxbigg pushes Mihoff against the cage but Mihoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mihoff closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oxbigg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mihoff won't be happy with that.
Mihoff manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihoff desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mihoff is looking to escape.
Mihoff gets full guard.
Mihoff trying to control the position.
Mihoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oxbigg is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihoff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mihoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oxbigg slips nicely into half guard.
Oxbigg wants to pass to mount but Mihoff is defending the position.
Oxbigg wants to take a breather but Mihoff is having none of it.
Mihoff controlling the position well.
Oxbigg stalling.
Mihoff wants to control but Oxbigg is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Oxbigg trying to control the action but Mihoff is working from the bottom.
Oxbigg tries to pass to full mount but Mihoff defends it.
Mihoff wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mihoff lands with a nice body punch.

Mihoff gets caught flat footed, as Oxbigg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oxbigg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mihoff is keeping the position for now.
Oxbigg being controlled here momentarily.
Mihoff is trying to control the position but Oxbigg postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oxbigg stays in close to Mihoff's body and controls the position.
Oxbigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihoff is retaining full guard.
Oxbigg preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Oxbigg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oxbigg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Mike Oxbigg!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Mike Oxbigg!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Mike Oxbigg!

Mike Oxbigg wins by unanimous decision!