PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Debonair Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Weebalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weebalos has chosen Big Sean - Guap as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mitchell
vs
Weebalos

170 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
22
171 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Unique Wear and Custom Design

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Debonair Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Weebalos!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weebalos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Duke Weebalos has been cut.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Weebalos moves into the clinch.
Weebalos looking to stall.
Weebalos stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Weebalos goes for a takedown attempt but Mitchell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Weebalos.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weebalos looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weebalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mitchell wants the takedown. Weebalos is fighting it off but Mitchell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weebalos's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weebalos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Weebalos has his hands on Mitchell's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mitchell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Weebalos for as long as he can get away with.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Weebalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Debonair Mitchell just wasn't active enough.
Weebalos throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weebalos is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Weebalos circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell fails with the takedown.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Weebalos up against the cage.
Weebalos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Weebalos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weebalos to the mat. Weebalos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitchell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weebalos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debonair Mitchell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Weebalos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weebalos is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Weebalos circles away and we're back to standing.
Weebalos avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Weebalos.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Weebalos.
Weebalos slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weebalos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weebalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mitchell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up in Weebalos's guard and throws a big left but Weebalos blocks it.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weebalos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Weebalos wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Duke Weebalos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Weebalos throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Weebalos.

Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to drag Weebalos to the mat but Weebalos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mitchell is working for takedown but Weebalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weebalos tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Mitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Weebalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Weebalos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weebalos counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a takedown
and Weebalos counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Weebalos to acknowledge the strikes.
Mitchell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weebalos counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Weebalos has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
Weebalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weebalos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell is working for takedown but Weebalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Debonair Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Weebalos's cut.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Weebalos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weebalos tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weebalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debonair Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell wants a takedown.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Weebalos breaks the clinch.
Weebalos looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Weebalos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weebalos postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Weebalos stops Mitchell from standing up.
Weebalos is stalling in the full guard.
Weebalos looking to pass the guard.
Weebalos trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Weebalos throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weebalos's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!
Debonair Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weebalos keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Debonair Mitchell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weebalos dives in and grabs Mitchell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes down on Weebalos's head and hops out.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Weebalos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown.
Weebalos misses with a knee to the head.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weebalos prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Weebalos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weebalos scores with a knee to the head.
Weebalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Weebalos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitchell regains guard.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weebalos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell looking to control.

Weebalos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weebalos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weebalos is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weebalos wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.

Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weebalos defends it easily.
Weebalos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weebalos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weebalos is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weebalos won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mitchell kicks Weebalos off and gets to his feet.
Mitchell with a poor takedown
and Weebalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Weebalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Debonair Mitchell!

Debonair Mitchell wins by unanimous decision!