PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Mitchell (ranked 24775 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dodgy Thrower (ranked 6117 p4p, 467 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchell
vs
Thrower

197 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 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, Dodgy Thrower!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by Thrower.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mitchell or perhaps it was just good defense by Thrower, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thrower.
Thrower tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.

Thrower closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Thrower won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thrower pulls Mitchell into guard.
Mitchell postures up.
Thrower pulls Mitchell in close to his closed guard and prevents Mitchell from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to stand but Thrower has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Mitchell stands up from Thrower's guard - Mitchell perhaps looking for a knockout.

Thrower has Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrower just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thrower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mitchell walks away with a smile on his face. Thrower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thrower circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell slaps away a takedown attempt from Thrower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thrower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thrower throws a leg kick that is checked

and Mitchell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thrower's guard.

Thrower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Thrower working a defensive guard but Mitchell passes into half guard.
Thrower pushes Mitchell off looking to stand but Mitchell dives back in and keeps control.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thrower is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mitchell prevents Thrower from improving his position.
Mitchell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mitchell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thrower on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Mitchell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Thrower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thrower blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Thrower avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mitchell.
Thrower has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thrower.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thrower tries to land a leg kick but Mitchell saw it coming and moves away.
Mitchell dives in for a single leg takedown but Thrower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thrower.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Mitchell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thrower drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
Thrower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mitchell to keep the fight standing.
Mitchell looking to stall.
Thrower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mitchell walks away with a smile on his face. Thrower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thrower moves into the clinch.
Thrower is trying to break free.
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 Thrower walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thrower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ronnie Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodgy Thrower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thrower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thrower forces Mitchell back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Thrower holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Thrower trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thrower tries for a takedown but Mitchell manages to get underhooks.
Thrower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thrower slowing the pace effectively.
Thrower is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mitchell has Thrower pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thrower manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Thrower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mitchell, pushing him back against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but Thrower stands there with Mitchell around his waist. Mitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thrower jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Thrower around his waist. Thrower gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thrower tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitchell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Thrower ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thrower no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrower is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Thrower's brow.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Thrower has his foot on Mitchell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mitchell works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrower is breathing heavily.

Mitchell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Thrower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but Thrower has him pressed against the cage.

Mitchell successfully pulls guard.
Mitchell is looking to stand up but Thrower isn't so interested in that idea.
Ronnie Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thrower is controlling him.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Thrower from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dodgy Thrower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Thrower sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrower! But no joy.
Mitchell dives in for a single leg takedown but Thrower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Thrower moves out of range easily.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Thrower sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrower shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.

Thrower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrower throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Thrower showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to stand up but Thrower is controlling him.

Mitchell is working an open guard so Thrower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mitchell goes for a double leg but Thrower avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thrower continues to drive forward.
Thrower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrower dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thrower misses with a takedown attempt

and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
Thrower parries the strikes from Mitchell easily there. Mitchell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thrower to escape.
Thrower is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thrower is looking for a sweep.

Mitchell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mitchell working away.

Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thrower, who protects the arm well.

Mitchell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thrower to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrower goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thrower but Thrower pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Thrower clinches with his opponent.
Thrower working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrower is pushing Mitchell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Thrower forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thrower tries to circle away but Mitchell has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrower just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mitchell jumps guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thrower looking for a takedown.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Mitchell jumps guard but Thrower turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Mitchell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mitchell is working an open guard so Thrower takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thrower darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Thrower into the cage.

Thrower clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dodgy Thrower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrower has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dodgy Thrower!
A relieved looking Dodgy Thrower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.