PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja comes to the cage accompanied by BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. Mitchell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voices- Rev Theory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Makaaja
vs
Mitchell

180 cm
39
215 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

185 cm
30
210 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaaja.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaaja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a right hand that Makaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaaja also avoids with ease.
Makaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Makaaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Makaaja avoids it well.
Makaaja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mitchell scores with a takedown into Makaaja's guard.
Mitchell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makaaja's guard.

Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Team Alpha Male inform me that Mitchell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makaaja has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Makaaja gets full guard.

Makaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mitchell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.

Makaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Makaaja is keeping the position.

Mitchell has gone for a leg lock! Makaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mitchell's guard.

Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaaja is one step ahead there.
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mitchell is still trying to improve position.

Mitchell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mitchell wants to reverse the position here. Makaaja has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Mitchell is forced to tap! Mitchell looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.