PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guilhem De Roquefort (ranked 4105 p4p, 5516 weight class) and Yusuf Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Roquefort
vs
Mitchell

180 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
140
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilhem De Roquefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yusuf Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Roquefort's half guard.
Mitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Roquefort tries to roll over but Mitchell keeps him under control.
Mitchell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mitchell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Roquefort gets back to full guard.
De Roquefort throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Roquefort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Roquefort is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Roquefort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard.

Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Mitchell managing to control the position.
De Roquefort postures up.
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to keep De Roquefort in close.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing De Roquefort from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mitchell is defended easily by De Roquefort.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but De Roquefort shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

De Roquefort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Mitchell is working De Roquefort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
De Roquefort 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 postures up in De Roquefort's guard and throws a big left but De Roquefort blocks it.
Mitchell distracts De Roquefort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell is in close to De Roquefort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
De Roquefort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Roquefort.
De Roquefort wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side

and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into guard.

De Roquefort wriggles free and stands up.

Mitchell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mitchell distracts De Roquefort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

De Roquefort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Roquefort keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yusuf Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Roquefort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mitchell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mitchell lands in his opponent's guard.
De Roquefort being controlled here, momentarily.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but De Roquefort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Roquefort is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to De Roquefort's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is in close to De Roquefort's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Roquefort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but De Roquefort keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but De Roquefort keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Roquefort has hold of Mitchell's hands but Mitchell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Roquefort 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!

De Roquefort working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mitchell trying to control the hands but De Roquefort breaks the grip.
De Roquefort throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
De Roquefort punches the canvas rather than the man.
De Roquefort gets his hands free as Mitchell looks to control.
De Roquefort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitchell tries to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De Roquefort throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Yusuf Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Mitchell right now.
De Roquefort trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Roquefort controlling the positon.

De Roquefort looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell trying to control the position but De Roquefort manages to sink in the hooks.
Mitchell tries to break free.
De Roquefort tries to keep control of the position but Mitchell is staying busy.
De Roquefort avoiding Mitchell 's attempts to control his hands.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
De Roquefort avoiding Mitchell 's attempts to control his hands.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell trying to control but not successfully.
Mitchell tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilhem De Roquefort dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Roquefort thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Roquefort tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Roquefort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Roquefort somewhat.

De Roquefort looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing De Roquefort from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mitchell can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Roquefort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

De Roquefort gets to his feet - Mitchell follows without any prompting.

De Roquefort gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mitchell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell is working De Roquefort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell works over De Roquefort with some ground and pound from guard.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
De Roquefort has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.
Mitchell is in close to De Roquefort's body, working some short punches and elbows.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Roquefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but De Roquefort persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhem De Roquefort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Roquefort walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitchell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice takedown defense from De Roquefort. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
De Roquefort appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Roquefort as he avoids it easily.
De Roquefort thinks about countering with a body kick.
De Roquefort looks to land a combination. Mitchell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Roquefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitchell is fending him off so far but De Roquefort persists. Nope, Mitchell circles away and we're back to standing.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mitchell trying to control but De Roquefort is working from the bottom.
Mitchell landing with the ground and pound.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Roquefort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to De Roquefort's brow.
Mitchell postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Roquefort throws a lazy body kick

and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Roquefort!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell lands a few punches from side control.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but De Roquefort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell scores with punches from side control.
De Roquefort takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuf Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuf Mitchell!