PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Mittendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralf Mittendorf acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Flynn
vs
Mittendorf

205 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

220 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralf Mittendorf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mittendorf slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Mittendorf looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Flynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flynn throws a right and a left that Mittendorf avoids nicely.
Mittendorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flynn blocks a head kick by Mittendorf.
Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Mittendorf shoots in.
Flynn tests Mittendorf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flynn throws a series of punches but Mittendorf avoids them all with ease.

Flynn has Mittendorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Mittendorf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
Mittendorf throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Mittendorf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn works over Mittendorf's head and body with a nice combination.
Flynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn tries to bum rush Mittendorf with a series of wild strikes but Mittendorf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mittendorf has a takedown stuffed.
Flynn throws a front kick that sends Mittendorf stumbling back into the cage.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mittendorf darts in trying to clinch
and Flynn counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mittendorf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mittendorf breaks from the clinch.
Mittendorf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.

Mittendorf tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mittendorf breaks the clinch.
Mittendorf wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
Flynn avoids the head kick by Mittendorf.
Mittendorf blocks the body kick.
Mittendorf misses with a takedown
and Flynn counters with a stiff right hand.
Phil Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Mittendorf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flynn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flynn connects with a looping right hand.
Mittendorf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flynn is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn works Mittendorf's body with a nice hook.
Flynn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mittendorf lands a head kick. Flynn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mittendorf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flynn - that will leave a mark!
Flynn works over Mittendorf's head and body with a nice combination.
Flynn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Mittendorf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flynn to the mat! Flynn manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mittendorf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Flynn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mittendorf asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mittendorf trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Flynn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mittendorf is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn struggling a bit here.
Flynn is looking for a sweep.
Flynn is pushing Mittendorf's head away, looking to escape. Mittendorf manages to hold on to the position though.
Flynn is looking to reverse the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flynn as he jumps to the side.
Flynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flynn.
Flynn lands with a nice body punch.
Flynn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flynn.
Mittendorf looks to land a combination but Flynn avoids it well.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mittendorf shoots in for a double leg but Flynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flynn cracks Mittendorf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phil Flynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mittendorf throws a head kick but Flynn moves out of range.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that misses.
Mittendorf shoots in for a takedown but Flynn shows good takedown defense.
Flynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mittendorf throws out the jab.
Flynn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Flynn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mittendorf misses with the combination.

Mittendorf scores with a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Flynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mittendorf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flynn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mittendorf landing with the ground and pound.
Mittendorf trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Flynn trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mittendorf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mittendorf wanted to stand there but Flynn had control of the position.
Mittendorf advances position into side control!
Flynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mittendorf on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn is trying to buck Mittendorf off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Flynn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mittendorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Flynn circles away.
Mittendorf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn throws a push kick but Mittendorf slaps the foot to one side.
Mittendorf throws a head kick but Flynn moves out of range.
Mittendorf misses with a body kick.
Flynn scores with a nice head shot.
Mittendorf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flynn misses with a low kick as Mittendorf jumps back.
Flynn lands a body shot.
Flynn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mittendorf darts in trying to clinch
and Flynn counters with a nice uppercut.
Mittendorf misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Flynn to counter with a crisp jab.

Flynn moves into range and clinches up with Mittendorf.

Flynn breaks the clinch.
Flynn blocks a leg kick.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mittendorf.
Mittendorf tries to clinch there but Flynn circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mittendorf shoots for a double leg takedown but Flynn sprawls well. He's pushed Mittendorf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mittendorf moves out of range of the body kick.
Mittendorf throws a head kick but Flynn moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mittendorf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flynn!

Mittendorf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Flynn tries to reverse the position but Mittendorf maintains control.
Flynn is squirming around, avoiding Mittendorf's attempts to control the action.
Mittendorf controlling from mount.
Mittendorf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mittendorf tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flynn trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is desperately trying to improve his position but Mittendorf has a good base and remains in mount.
Flynn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Flynn wants to get back to his feet.
Flynn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mittendorf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flynn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Mittendorf.
Flynn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flynn tries to get out of the position.
Flynn is looking to get to half guard.
Mittendorf tries to control but Flynn wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mittendorf blocks Flynn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flynn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mittendorf looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn can't escape the position.
Flynn is squirming around, avoiding Mittendorf's attempts to control the action.
Flynn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Flynn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mittendorf blocks Flynn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Flynn trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mittendorf looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flynn is looking to improve his position but Mittendorf isn't that keen on the idea.
Mittendorf controlling his opponent.
Mittendorf lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mittendorf working Flynn over with strikes here.
Mittendorf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flynn tries to reverse the position but Mittendorf maintains control.
Mittendorf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mittendorf controlling from mount.
Flynn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mittendorf looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flynn is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flynn is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralf Mittendorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Flynn looks to land a body kick but Mittendorf moved away.
Flynn throws a combination that misses

so Mittendorf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mittendorf controlling from the top position.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Mittendorf from controlling successfully.
Mittendorf stops Flynn from standing up.
Mittendorf is stalling in the full guard.

Despite being in the dominant position, Ralf Mittendorf just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Mittendorf with that takedown attempt.
Flynn is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mittendorf throws a head kick but Flynn moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mittendorf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mittendorf lands with a kick to the temple. Flynn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mittendorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Mittendorf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mittendorf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phil Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flynn.
Mittendorf throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn wants to clinch.
Mittendorf misses with a head kick.
Flynn misses with the body kick

and Mittendorf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mittendorf won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
Flynn being controlled here, momentarily.
Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mittendorf's guard.

Mittendorf uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mittendorf moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mittendorf fails with a takedown attempt.
Flynn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flynn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mittendorf backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
Flynn throws a lazy body kick

and Mittendorf counters by moving into the clinch.
Mittendorf trying to stall but Flynn improves his position.

Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Flynn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flynn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flynn misses with a head kick.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flynn misses with a wild combination.
Mittendorf moves in looking to clinch but Flynn pushes him off.
Mittendorf with a poor takedown
and Flynn counters with a series of strikes. Mittendorf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phil Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Mittendorf.
Mittendorf misses with a head kick.
Flynn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mittendorf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mittendorf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Flynn duly obliges.
Flynn misses with a combination
and Mittendorf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mittendorf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Flynn pushes Mittendorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Mittendorf misses with a knee to the head.
Mittendorf prevents Flynn from breaking the clinch.
Mittendorf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mittendorf fails to pull guard.
Flynn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Mittendorf breaks the clinch.
Mittendorf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mittendorf counters by clinching up.
Mittendorf wants a takedown but no success here.
Mittendorf can't find room to land a body shot as Flynn controls the action.
Mittendorf keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Flynn manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Flynn.
Mittendorf slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Mittendorf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mittendorf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flynn swivels and escapes.
Flynn works over Mittendorf's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mittendorf wants to clinch but Flynn slips to the side

and Flynn counters by moving into the clinch.
Mittendorf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flynn wants to break free but Mittendorf has control.
Flynn has had enough of the clinch but Mittendorf keeps him there for the moment.
Mittendorf wants a takedown.
Mittendorf keeps control of Flynn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mittendorf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mittendorf has had enough of the clinch but Flynn keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mittendorf.

Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mittendorf breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Mittendorf blocks the leg kick.
Mittendorf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flynn's waist but Flynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mittendorf off to one side.
Flynn throws a right and a left that Mittendorf avoids nicely.
Mittendorf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flynn counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn lands a high kick!

It looks like Ralf Mittendorf has been cut.
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Mittendorf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn lands with a nice combination. Mittendorf backs away looking to recover.
Mittendorf blocks a head kick by Flynn.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralf Mittendorf.
I think Mittendorf 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralf Mittendorf!