PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into the arena with Joe Jackson- I'm a Man blaring out of the sound system. Jordan Belfort struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Malcolm Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mitchell
vs
Belfort

185 cm
22
184 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

184 cm
21
186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Belfort is out of range.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell goes for a double leg but Belfort avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belfort continues to drive forward.
Belfort wants to counter with a clinch but Mitchell pushes him away.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Belfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Belfort steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mitchell.
Mitchell delivers a nice body kick.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Belfort slips the punch.
A big left from Belfort misses.
We've been hearing reports that Mitchell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malcolm Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell lands a head shot.
Mitchell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been informed that Belfort has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a body kick that misses.
Belfort avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Belfort.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belfort was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Belfort is out of range.
Belfort blocks a jab.
Mitchell slips a jab from Belfort.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Mitchell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Belfort.
Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Mitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belfort manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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!
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitchell pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mitchell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belfort defending well though.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Mitchell trying to advance position but Belfort counters by regaining guard.
Belfort 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 three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Belfort wants to counter with a clinch but Mitchell pushes him away.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mitchell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jordan Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belfort moves away.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Mitchell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belfort blocks the body kick.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Belfort sees coming a mile off.
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Mitchell with a hook.

Belfort rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchell tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Belfort.
Mitchell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belfort walks away with a smile on his face. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Belfort lands a jab to Mitchell's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Belfort walks into a straight right hand from Mitchell.
Belfort shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.

Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice knee to the body.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Mitchell has Belfort pushed against the cage.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Belfort prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Belfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belfort throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mitchells head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belfort prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belfort is defending well for now.
Belfort lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Belfort controls his hands.
Belfort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belfort working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitchell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belfort up against the cage.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a knee strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Mitchell.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belfort's elbow.
Mitchell pushes Belfort back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mitchell pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell controlling Belfort's posture.
Belfort preventing the sweep.
Mitchell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mitchell trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malcolm Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mitchell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mitchell gets a clinch.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Belfort tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitchell's elbow.
A hook to the body from Mitchell.
A nice left hand lands by Belfort.
Jordan Belfort seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitchell is leaning against Belfort and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell avoiding damage.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belfort.
Belfort gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Mitchell has Belfort pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Belfort tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Belfort's guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Belfort has wrist control.
Mitchell trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belfort looking to control.
Mitchell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Belfort's brow.
Malcolm Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Mitchell has managed to clinch.
Mitchell blocking some punches.
Mitchell works on Belfort's body with a couple of short punches.
Belfort working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
A right hand to the body from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort lands with a right to the head.
Mitchell lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Mitchell!
Malcolm Mitchell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Commence operation Winning Streak!'.