PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Davidson (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
Davidson

177 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Davidson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Davidson looking to score a takedown here. Mitchell is defending well but Davidson drives through and ends up in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily.
Davidson won't allow Mitchell to get back to his feet.
Mitchell is looking to sweep but instead, Davidson has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davidson trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Davidson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Davidson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Davidson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mitchell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mitchell gets full guard.
Davidson won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson passes Mitchell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davidson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Davidson is controlling well.
Davidson is trying to control. Mitchell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson stops Mitchell from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidson misses with a combination

and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davidson tries to break free but Mitchell pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.

Davidson drags the fight down to the ground.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.

Davidson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mitchell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Davidson has tightened it up now! Mitchell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Davidson!