PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mitchell
vs
Burke

177 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jason Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clinton Burke!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burke moves into the clinch.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burke has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Burke manages to get underhooks.
Burke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burke just leaning against Mitchell, taking a breather.

Burke pulls guard successfully.
Burke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burke is controlling Mitchell's posture.
Burke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burke is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell passes Burke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mitchell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Burke is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Mitchell!