PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Seth Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Contreras French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mitchell
vs
Contreras French

175 cm
23
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

171 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Contreras French!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitchell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.

Contreras French decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell moves into full guard.
Contreras French is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Contreras French is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Contreras French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Contreras French 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.
Contreras French trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Contreras French stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras French content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Contreras French cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
Contreras French postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Contreras French prevents Mitchell from getting back to his feet.
Contreras French is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contreras French postures up.

Mitchell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.

Contreras French avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Contreras French keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Contreras French distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Contreras French postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras French postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Contreras French lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Contreras French accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Contreras French postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Contreras French distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Contreras French lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Contreras French pushes his legs off easily.
Contreras French working some strikes from top position.
Contreras French postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Contreras French works over Mitchell with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras French with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Contreras French is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Contreras French scoring with some ground and pound.
Mitchell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Contreras French stands up over Mitchell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Contreras French is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Contreras French scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Mitchell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Contreras French defends well.

Mitchell is looking for a triangle but Contreras French pushes his legs off easily.
Contreras French makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Contreras French throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to strike off his back.
Contreras French landing some decent shots from guard.
Contreras French landing some decent shots from guard.
Mitchell is trying to keep Contreras French in close.
Contreras French postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.
Contreras French trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing Contreras French from standing up.
Contreras French is looking to advance position but Mitchell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Contreras French tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Contreras French tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Mitchell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Contreras French's guard now.
Contreras French working a defensive guard here.
Contreras French keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell advances position into side control!
Contreras French is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Contreras French is defending well.

Mitchell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Contreras French is trying to buck Mitchell off.
Mitchell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Contreras French sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two 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.
Contreras French is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Contreras French is working away.
Mitchell slows the pace down.
Contreras French is not content to let Mitchell control the position.

Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Contreras French closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Contreras French gets control of Mitchell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Contreras French will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Contreras French looking to control.
Contreras French wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

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 prevents Contreras French from getting back to his feet.
Contreras French working a defensive guard here.
Mitchell trying to control but Contreras French is working from the bottom.
Contreras French is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contreras French can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Contreras French keeps moving.
Mitchell stops Contreras French from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Mitchell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mitchell rushes Contreras French and presses him up against the cage.

Contreras French tightens his grip and picks Mitchell up, before dumping him to the ground. Mitchell manages to land in guard.
Contreras French is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sterling Contreras French has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Contreras French doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Contreras French manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contreras French can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Contreras French looking to pass the guard.

Contreras French stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mitchell has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Contreras French manages to get his head free but now Mitchell has transitioned to an armbar! Contreras French grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mitchell! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Mitchell!