PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Macgowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Macgowan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Macgowan
vs
Mitchell

150 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Macgowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macgowan stuffs the takedown.
Macgowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macgowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macgowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Macgowan shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Macgowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macgowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Macgowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macgowan shoots for a takedown but Mitchell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mitchell drops Macgowan with a left right combo! Mitchell follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Justin Macgowan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macgowan is looking for a sweep.
Macgowan stops Mitchell from passing to mount.
Mitchell throws an elbow but Macgowan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Macgowan struggling a bit here.
Macgowan is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mitchell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Macgowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Macgowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macgowan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macgowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Macgowan really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macgowan keeps working.
Macgowan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Macgowan is breathing heavily.

Mitchell stands up and beckons Macgowan to his feet.

Mitchell drops Macgowan with a nice combination! Mitchell dives into Macgowan's guard, looking to finish!

Macgowan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Macgowan keeps moving.
Mitchell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Macgowan is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dominick Mitchell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mitchell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Macgowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell connects with a nice cross there... Macgowan is looking wobbly and Mitchell recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Macgowan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mitchell jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominick Mitchell!