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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Mitchell shoots in but Battle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Battle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
Battle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Battle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Battle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Mitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Mitchell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Battle misses with a takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Battle wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Battle is trying to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling him.
Battle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Battle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Battle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tobias Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Mitchell.
Battle working hard to break the clinch.
Battle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Battle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battle wants a takedown but no success here.
Mitchell is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitchell.
Mitchell jumps guard but Battle stands there with Mitchell around his waist. Mitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Battle jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell looks winded!
Mitchell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Battle is proving hard to escape from.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle working a defensive guard but Mitchell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Battle is pushing Mitchell's head away, looking to escape. Mitchell manages to hold on to the position though.
Battle is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Battle can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mitchell leaves Battle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell gets caught flat footed, as Battle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Battle won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Battle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Battle stops Mitchell from standing up.
Mitchell is working an open guard so Battle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battle.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell shoots in but Battle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into Battle's guard.
Mitchell wants to get up but he can't break Battle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Battle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Battle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Battle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Battle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Battle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Battle 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle 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.
Battle wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Battle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.
Battle wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Mitchell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Battle shoots in looking for a takedown but Mitchell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle drives through with a takedown into Mitchell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Battle won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Battle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Battle gets to his feet. Mitchell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Battle moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Tobias Battle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Battle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Mitchell.
Battle gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Battle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Battle looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Battle is avoiding it.
Battle 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.
Battle wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mitchell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Battle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Battle wants to get up but he can't break Mitchell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell is pulling down on Battle's head. It's preventing any offense from Battle, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Battle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Battle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Battle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
Mitchell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Battle is controlling him.
Battle tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Battle has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle is trying to break free.
Battle tries to pull guard but Mitchell holds him up against the cage and eventually Battle drops back down to his feet.
Battle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mitchell just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mitchell wants to stand up but Battle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mitchell prevents Battle from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Battle is trying to control but can't.
Battle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mitchell pulls his head out easily.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell wants to stand up but Battle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle kicks Mitchell off and gets back to his feet.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battle circles away quickly and effectively.
Battle has closed the distance and engaged Mitchell in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tobias Battle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Battle throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Mitchell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Battle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mitchell has managed to get both his arms back between Battle's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Battle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Battle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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