PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Flores
vs
Mitchell

198 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norris Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Flores changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Flores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flores's half guard.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Flores works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flores is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flores trying to control the position.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flores wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell passes into half guard.
Flores is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!
Mitchell prevents Flores from getting a body triangle.
Flores controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Flores really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mitchell.

That's four 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.
Flores missing with strikes from the back.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but Flores has full control of the position and if anything, Mitchell has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Flores manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Flores trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Mitchell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norris Flores dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mitchell throws a series of punches but Flores moves out of range.
Flores has a takedown stuffed.

Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Flores is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Flores around his waist. Flores gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mitchell has Flores pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flores tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Flores's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Flores controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.

Flores is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Flores uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Flores!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flores wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flores counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mitchell.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Flores shoots in.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flores doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
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 Norris Flores will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Flores doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Flores fails with the takedown

and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flores is looking to stand back up but Mitchell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flores.

Flores looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell is working for a kimura but Flores is defending it quite comfortably.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flores to regain full guard.
Flores utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flores is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Flores has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flores has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flores controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mitchell gets a double leg takedown into Flores's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Flores has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mitchell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Flores 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 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Norris Flores!