PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Viet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Viet is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mitchell
vs
Viet

180 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Viet!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell connects with a high kick.

It looks like Big Viet has been cut.
Viet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Viet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viet's guard.
Viet wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viet can't keep his opponent in guard - Mitchell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Viet is kicking away at Mitchell from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Mitchell grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Viet trying to push Mitchell off... Viet taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Greg Mitchell!