PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Logan Rosales (ranked 6680 p4p, 5353 weight class) and TJ Mitchell (ranked 579 p4p, 533 weight class). Mitchell has chosen 50 Cent - Many Men as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rosales
vs
Mitchell

189 cm
26
152
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
169
2 - 1 - 0

Great elbows
Very quick

Good kicks
Solid chin

Finnish Elite Extreme Science

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Rosales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosales is looking to clinch.
Rosales tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Rosales is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.

Mitchell forces Rosales back against the ropes and clinches.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosales 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 digs a right hand underneath Rosales's ribcage. Rosales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosales tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mitchell - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Mitchell on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosales blocking some punches.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rosales.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rosales throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Rosales throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Rosales looking to stall.
Rosales lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Rosales blocks it.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Rosales throws knees to the body.
Rosales misses with the head strike.
Mitchell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hand to the body from Rosales.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Rosales blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mitchell digs a right hand underneath Rosales's ribcage. Rosales let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosales looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosales throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosales can't break the clinch.
Rosales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mitchell is keeping busy.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
Rosales misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rosales looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Rosales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Rosales moves into the clinch.
Rosales stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales 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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosales blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell works on Rosales's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mitchell.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosales backwards.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosales's elbow.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Rosales.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike from Rosales.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Rosales misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosales blocking some punches.
Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Rosales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mitchell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TJ Mitchell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Mitchell is leaning against Rosales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosales tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Rosales back against the ropes.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Mitchell pushes Rosales back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Rosales 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 misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Rosales.
Rosales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mitchell.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Rosales tries to stall but Mitchell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rosales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Mitchell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like TJ Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosales landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rosales - that landed with a thud.
Mitchell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Rosales 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 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosales trying to control the position but instead, Mitchell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rosales into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosales can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mitchell.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Mitchell tries a body shot but Rosales blocks it.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Rosales throws knees to the body.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Rosales throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
Rosales looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Rosales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rosales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rosales wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Rosales is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Rosales tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.

Mitchell has Rosales up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosales missing with knees to the body.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Mitchell pushes Rosales back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosales lands an elbow inside.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Rosales blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosales.
Rosales tries to circle away but Mitchell has him pinned against the ropes.
Rosales lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosales's elbow.
Mitchell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosales can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mitchell as the two fighters clinch.
Rosales blocking some punches.
Rosales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Rosales.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rosales throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosales controls his hands.
Rosales presses Mitchell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosales tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Rosales stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales.
Rosales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosales or not.
Mitchell is working Rosales over against the ropes.
Rosales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mitchell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rosales.
Mitchell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rosales up against the ropes.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TJ Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosales tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Rosales.
Rosales prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Rosales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
Rosales is trying to break free.
Rosales working aggressively here.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Rosales avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the ropes.
Rosales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales stalling in the clinch but Mitchell improves position.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosales.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Rosales.
Rosales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosales.
Rosales wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Rosales can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Mitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosales has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan Rosales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosales pushes off an throws an elbow but Mitchell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rosales tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Rosales back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Mitchell!
A very excited looking TJ Mitchell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.