PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quesemesube Elcolesterol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Elcolesterol
vs
Mitchell

181 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quesemesube Elcolesterol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Elcolesterol avoids it well.
Mitchell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elcolesterol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Elcolesterol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Elcolesterol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elcolesterol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quesemesube Elcolesterol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elcolesterol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Elcolesterol moves out of range.
Mitchell looks for a takedown but Elcolesterol sprawls well.
Elcolesterol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Elcolesterol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elcolesterol as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elcolesterol defends it nicely.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elcolesterol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elcolesterol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitchell as he avoids it easily.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elcolesterol shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Elcolesterol keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elcolesterol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
Elcolesterol fails to land the takedown.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elcolesterol as he jumps to the side.
Elcolesterol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elcolesterol pinned against the cage. Elcolesterol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Elcolesterol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mitchell's guard.
Elcolesterol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Elcolesterol is looking to stand up but Mitchell won't let him.

Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elcolesterol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Elcolesterol lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elcolesterol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick by Mitchell misses

and Elcolesterol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elcolesterol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. Elcolesterol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elcolesterol is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elcolesterol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Elcolesterol postures up.
Elcolesterol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Nice strikes from Elcolesterol there.
Elcolesterol is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elcolesterol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcolesterol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elcolesterol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elcolesterol shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but Elcolesterol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quesemesube Elcolesterol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Elcolesterol shoots and misses
and Mitchell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitchell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elcolesterol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mitchell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Elcolesterol somewhat.
No luck for Mitchell with that takedown attempt.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell wants to clinch up but Elcolesterol keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elcolesterol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elcolesterol leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Elcolesterol circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
Elcolesterol shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elcolesterol sprawls well. Elcolesterol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Elcolesterol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to clinch

and Elcolesterol counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Elcolesterol looking to ground and pound but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Elcolesterol misses with a head shot.
Mitchell is trying to escape the mount.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Elcolesterol postures up.
Elcolesterol lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quesemesube Elcolesterol dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mitchell wants to clinch up but Elcolesterol keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell lands with an uppercut that bounces Elcolesterol off the ropes and back into rage.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Elcolesterol circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Elcolesterol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitchell throws a chopping leg kick but Elcolesterol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elcolesterol pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcolesterol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Elcolesterol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elcolesterol defends it nicely.
Quesemesube Elcolesterol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Mitchell.
Elcolesterol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell looks to clinch
and Elcolesterol counters with an outside leg kick.
Mitchell shoots in but Elcolesterol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell throws a lazy head kick
and Elcolesterol counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Elcolesterol misses with a combination

and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol can't get the takedown.
Mitchell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol can't get the takedown.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Elcolesterol is working for takedown but Mitchell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elcolesterol has him pressed against the ropes.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to break the clinch but Elcolesterol is controlling the position.

Mitchell jumps guard and drags Elcolesterol to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Elcolesterol postures up.
Elcolesterol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elcolesterol wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell keeping full guard, as Elcolesterol tries to pass.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Elcolesterol is proving a slippery customer.
Quesemesube Elcolesterol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elcolesterol stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitchell throws a lazy head kick
and Elcolesterol counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elcolesterol as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Elcolesterol circles away.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quesemesube Elcolesterol.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elcolesterol, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quesemesube Elcolesterol!