PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SJ Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Burns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mitchell
vs
Burns

195 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, SJ Mitchell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Burns looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mitchell cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
Mitchell throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Burns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roger Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
SJ Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Burns.
Burns slips a straight right by Mitchell .
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burns!
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mitchell blocks the body kick.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell .
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.

Mitchell steps into range and cracks Burns with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Burns flops backwards and Mitchell dives into his guard looking to finish!

Burns is rocked!

It looks like Roger Burns has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Mitchell finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mitchell 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mitchell gets to his feet and stands over Burns, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Burns felt that one! Mitchell unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Burns from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SJ Mitchell !