PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Morton (ranked 22652 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mitchell (ranked 5285 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morton
vs
Mitchell

194 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hans Morton!
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, Logan Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morton fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Morton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Morton keeps moving.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell stays in close to Morton's body and controls the position.
Mitchell throwing strikes but missing.
Mitchell passes into half guard.
Morton is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell is looking to pass Morton's guard but actually Morton recovers to full guard.
Morton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.

Morton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell stays in close to Morton's body and controls the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mitchell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mitchell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitchell controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Morton is having none of it.
Morton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!
Morton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mitchell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Morton working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position but Morton manages to sink in the hooks.
Mitchell tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Morton just sinks the hooks in.

Mitchell showing good submission defense here.
Mitchell tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mitchell manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.

Mitchell darts in and clinches Morton up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Mitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Morton fails to land with a series of punches.
Mitchell throws a head kick that half lands.

Morton is rocked!

It looks like Hans Morton has been cut.

Mitchell closes the distance and pushes Morton back into the cage.
Oh Morton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell pushes Morton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell has Morton pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Morton is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mitchell - that's hurt Morton badly! Oh, another knee lands and Morton is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Morton doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Logan Mitchell!