PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mitchelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GuardaChuva comes into the arena with The rebirth blaring out of the sound system. Joao GuardaChuva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Mitchelson's chin.

GuardaChuva
vs
Mitchelson

177 cm
30
160 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

172 cm
28
162 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Mitchelson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchelson connects with a body shot that sends GuardaChuva's belly button to the back.
Mitchelson misses with a combination
and GuardaChuva counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitchelson thuds a left hand into GuardaChuva's body.
Mitchelson throws a right hand that GuardaChuva ducks under and follows up with a left that GuardaChuva also avoids with ease.
GuardaChuva slips a jab and a cross from Mitchelson.
Mitchelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mitchelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitchelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
GuardaChuva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GuardaChuva circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchelson cracks GuardaChuva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Mitchelson catches GuardaChuva right on the button with a cross.
Mitchelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around GuardaChuva's waist but GuardaChuva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchelson off to one side.
GuardaChuva dives in and grabs Mitchelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mitchelson pushes down on GuardaChuva's head and hops out.
Mitchelson tests GuardaChuva's chin there with a solid looking shot.

GuardaChuva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mitchelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchelson keeping moving, preventing GuardaChuva from controlling successfully.

Mitchelson is looking for a triangle but GuardaChuva pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchelson wants to sweep here but GuardaChuva controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchelson tries to strike from the bottom.
GuardaChuva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
GuardaChuva wants to pass the guard but Mitchelson is keeping the position.
GuardaChuva postures up.
GuardaChuva controlling from the top position.
GuardaChuva is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchelson has wrist control.
GuardaChuva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
GuardaChuva lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in GuardaChuva's guard.

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.
GuardaChuva pulls Mitchelson in close to prevent any damage.
Mitchelson passes into half guard.
GuardaChuva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for GuardaChuva.
GuardaChuva keeping moving, preventing Mitchelson from controlling successfully.
GuardaChuva pulls Mitchelson in to control the position.
Mitchelson wants to pass the guard but GuardaChuva is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
GuardaChuva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitchelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mitchelson drops back looking for a leg! GuardaChuva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and GuardaChuva manages to kick Mitchelson off! Mitchelson jumps back into GuardaChuva's guard.
Mitchelson wants to control from the top but GuardaChuva keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mitchelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

GuardaChuva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
GuardaChuva lands with an uppercut that bounces Mitchelson off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Mitchelson does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Mitchelson.

GuardaChuva is rocked!
Mitchelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitchelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchelson cracks a nice hook into GuardaChuva's ribs.
GuardaChuva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchelson cracks GuardaChuva with an open hand slap.
Oh GuardaChuva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchelson cracks GuardaChuva with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends GuardaChuva tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mitchelson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! GuardaChuva is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mitchelson!