PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Mitchell (ranked 24372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustin Cauchy (ranked 4790 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Titus Mitchell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mitchell
vs
Cauchy

150 cm
25
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titus Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustin Cauchy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell really is a fat lump.

Cauchy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cauchy manages to end up in side control.
Mitchell pushes Cauchy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cauchy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mitchell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cauchy is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Cauchy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mitchell!
Cauchy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mitchell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cauchy controlling the pace for now.

Cauchy working for a submission but Mitchell is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell is squirming around, avoiding Cauchy's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell wants to control but Cauchy is having none of it.

Cauchy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cauchy seems keen to control Mitchell's posture.
Cauchy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cauchy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell's guard.

Cauchy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mitchell sees it coming and defends easily.
Mitchell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cauchy on the ground.
Cauchy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Cauchy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mitchell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cauchy.

Cauchy wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cauchy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cauchy controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Cauchy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cauchy is trying to work for a kimura but Mitchell is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cauchy is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell won't allow Cauchy to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cauchy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mitchell has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cauchy is trying for a kimura here. Mitchell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cauchy wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustin Cauchy!