PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Mitchell (ranked 6593 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Marney (ranked 6604 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
Marney

197 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Marney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Marney.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marney.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Marney. Marney gets slowly back to his feet.

Marney closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Marney manages to pass to side control.

Marney decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marney avoids it really well and circles away.
Marney shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Marney as Mitchell shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marney fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Marney as Mitchell shoots in.
Marney wants to counter with a clinch but Mitchell pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Marney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
Marney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Marney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marney connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Marney misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marney.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Marney clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Marney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitchell is defending well for now.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marney to keep the fight standing.
Marney tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Marney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marney to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marney is looking for a takedown.
Marney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.

Marney drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Marney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Marney kicks Mitchell off and gets to his feet.
Marney shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marney somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Marney dominated that round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
Marney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marney looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Marney gets a clinch.
Marney is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks.
Mitchell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Marney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marney walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Marney fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Marney on that attempt.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Marney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Marney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Marney turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mitchell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marney prevents Mitchell from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Marney decides to stand back up. Marney steps back and let's Mitchell get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Marney holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marney to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marney looking for a takedown.
Mitchell prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Marney won't allow it.
Marney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mitchell jumps into guard, dragging Marney to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Marney is having none of it.
Marney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mitchell kicks Marney off and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marney shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell dives in and grabs Marney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marney pushes down on Mitchell's head and hops out.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Marney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marney wants to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch position.

Marney moves into the clinch.
Marney takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell jumps guard but Marney stands there with Mitchell around his waist. Mitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marney is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marney down to the mat. Marney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marney shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marney shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchell wants it to stay on the feet.
Marney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marney off to one side.
Mitchell connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitchell throws a nice head kick!
Ronnie Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
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 Ronnie Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Marney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Marney slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marney.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marney tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marney fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell connects with a body shot that sends Marney's belly button to the back.
Marney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Marney gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell half committed to a counter leg kick.

Marney closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Mitchell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Marney holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.

Marney jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Marney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitchell defends it easily.
Marney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marney wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mitchell stands up and waves to Marney to follow him.
Danga de danga de dang - Marney scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Marney pushes Mitchell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marney checks a leg kick.
Marney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.
Mitchell darts in looking for a takedown but Marney gets double underhooks and turns Mitchell into the cage.
Marney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marney clinches with his opponent.
Marney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marney to keep the fight standing.

Mitchell jumps into guard, dragging Marney to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marney manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marney is adopting a defensive guard.
Mitchell stopping the sweep attempt from Marney.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Marney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Marney!
Charlie Marney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.