PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchel has chosen Two Steps From Hell - Heart of Courage (Extended Version) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fowler
vs
Mitchel

210 cm
22
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Mitchel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchel wants it to stay on the feet.
Fowler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Fowler drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Fowler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fowler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fowler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fowler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fowler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchel keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.

Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Mitchel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchel manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Mitchel's guard.
Mitchel keeping moving, preventing Fowler from controlling successfully.
Mitchel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchel wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchel, not yet.
Mitchel trying to control the position.
Fowler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitchel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mitchel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mitchel controlling the pace for now.
Mitchel throws some wild stikes that Fowler manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler tries to buck Mitchel off but he can't manage it.
Mitchel wants to control the pace but Fowler is squirming around nicely.
Fowler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fowler is trying to stand.
Mitchel trying to control but Fowler is having none of it.
Mitchel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fowler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fowler bucks up and throws Mitchel to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fowler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchel throws out the jab.

Mitchel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fowler sprawling to the canvas! Fowler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mitchel finish him?!

Fowler is rocked!
Mitchel missing with a left hand there. Fowler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitch Mitchel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Fowler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fowler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sync Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchel throws the left hand but Fowler avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchel pinned against the cage. Mitchel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitchel steps in with a hook that catches Fowler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mitchel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fowler looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Mitchel!
A determined Mitch Mitchel didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!