PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between oscuro guerrero jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). guerrero jr's entrance music is lil' evil . A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

guerrero jr
vs
Mitchell

171 cm
24
142 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

176 cm
23
146 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, oscuro guerrero jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guerrero jr misses with a head kick.
guerrero jr throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
guerrero jr misses with a looping left.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and guerrero jr moves out of range easily.
guerrero jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
oscuro guerrero jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitchell.
guerrero jr lands a body shot.
guerrero jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
guerrero jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot by guerrero jr.

Mitchell rushes guerrero jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
guerrero jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
guerrero jr looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
guerrero jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
guerrero jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitchell digs a good body shot into guerrero jr's ribs.

Mitchell clinches up with guerrero jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to break free but guerrero jr pushes him back against the cage.

Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
guerrero jr throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell thuds his shin into the meat of guerrero jr's side.
guerrero jr blocks a head kick by Mitchell.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from guerrero jr.
Mitchell tries to work over guerrero jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on guerrero jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell has guerrero jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. guerrero jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr stalls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
guerrero jr blocks a head kick by Mitchell.

Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with guerrero jr.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
guerrero jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
guerrero jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
guerrero jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell slips a jab from guerrero jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from guerrero jr. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr misses with a head kick.
guerrero jr throws a head kick that misses.
guerrero jr misses with a head kick.
guerrero jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
Mitchell throws a nice head kick!
guerrero jr looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
guerrero jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but guerrero jr ducks down to avoid it.
guerrero jr misses with a body shot.
Mitchell throws a low kick but guerrero jr moves out of range easily.
Mitchell swings for the body but guerrero jr moves out of range.
A punch combination from guerrero jr misses.
guerrero jr misses with a looping left.
Mitchell throws a front kick aimed at guerrero jr's knee but guerrero jr avoids it well.
Mitchell throws a body punch but guerrero jr moves out of range.
Nice body punch from guerrero jr.
guerrero jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from guerrero jr.
guerrero jr misses with a head kick.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and guerrero jr moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Mitchell dominated that round.
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.

guerrero jr blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of guerrero jr's head.
guerrero jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands a nice hook to guerrero jr's body. guerrero jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
guerrero jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell checks a low kick from guerrero jr.
Nice cross by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
guerrero jr throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
guerrero jr throws a head kick that Mitchell semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
guerrero jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitchell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
oscuro guerrero jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but guerrero jr manages to avoid it.
guerrero jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from guerrero jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell connects with a high kick.

guerrero jr is rocked!
guerrero jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by guerrero jr.
guerrero jr blocks a jab.
Mitchell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from guerrero jr.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Mitchell rushes guerrero jr and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with guerrero jr's elbow.
guerrero jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
guerrero jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.

Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell catches guerrero jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from guerrero jr. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr misses with a wild body shot.

Mitchell has guerrero jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
guerrero jr tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
guerrero jr stalling.
guerrero jr throws a head punch that misses.
guerrero jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
guerrero jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
guerrero jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mitchell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell managing to block the knees to the body from guerrero jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
guerrero jr prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. guerrero jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
guerrero jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down guerrero jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitchell takes a swing at guerrero jr's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but guerrero jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by guerrero jr.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
guerrero jr throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr throws out a powerful jab.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but guerrero jr is just out of range.
guerrero jr misses with the combination.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by guerrero jr.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
guerrero jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but guerrero jr avoids it.
guerrero jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
guerrero jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell moves forwards but guerrero jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
guerrero jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
guerrero jr misses with a straight left.
Mitchell tries a low kick but guerrero jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell scores with a jab. guerrero jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
guerrero jr throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by guerrero jr.
Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
That kick from guerrero jr tenderised Mitchell's leg. Mitchell is trying to keep his angry face on.
guerrero jr avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. guerrero jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
guerrero jr prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
guerrero jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by guerrero jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guerrero jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
guerrero jr misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
guerrero jr scores with a nice head shot.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but guerrero jr is just out of range.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
guerrero jr throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but guerrero jr manages to avoid it.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by guerrero jr.
Mitchell throws a hook but guerrero jr blocks it.
Mitchell slips a jab from guerrero jr.
guerrero jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billy Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from guerrero jr misses its intended target.

guerrero jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
guerrero jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Come on guerrero jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
guerrero jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Mitchell lands a jab to guerrero jr's midsection.
guerrero jr avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
guerrero jr is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from guerrero jr.
guerrero jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Billy Mitchell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
guerrero jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
guerrero jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for guerrero jr.
guerrero jr swinging wildly here.
guerrero jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitchell.
guerrero jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Mitchell closes the distance and pushes guerrero jr back into the cage.
guerrero jr slows down the pace here.
guerrero jr keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
Mitchell tries to stall but guerrero jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mitchell cracks guerrero jr with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. guerrero jr smiles and moves away.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mitchell drives through and clinches with guerrero jr against the cage.
Billy Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but guerrero jr has him pressed against the cage.
oscuro guerrero jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but guerrero jr is controlling him.

Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
guerrero jr throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Mitchell.
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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Mitchell!