PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alain Maxime MacDougall (ranked 4591 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Mitchell (ranked 6425 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Maxime MacDougall
vs
Mitchell

184 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alain Maxime MacDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDougall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
MacDougall throws a big counter combination but Mitchell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. MacDougall tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacDougall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alain Maxime MacDougall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mitchell.
MacDougall shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed MacDougall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacDougall counters with a one-two to the body.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacDougall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacDougall lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell tries to clinch but MacDougall moves out of range.
MacDougall lands a nice shot that snaps Mitchell's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mitchell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacDougall swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Nice takedown defense from MacDougall. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
MacDougall checks a leg kick.
Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacDougall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacDougall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchell takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacDougall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacDougall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but MacDougall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell avoids the head kick by MacDougall.

Mitchell scores with a takedown into MacDougall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDougall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell trying to control but MacDougall is working from the bottom.
MacDougall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
MacDougall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitchell being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacDougall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDougall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as MacDougall shoots in.
Mitchell wants to counter with a clinch but MacDougall pushes him away.
MacDougall is breathing heavily.

Mitchell rushes MacDougall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacDougall jumps guard but Mitchell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mitchell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

MacDougall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDougall fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

MacDougall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alain Maxime MacDougall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

MacDougall blocks a low kick nicely.
MacDougall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacDougall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell wants to clinch
and MacDougall counters with a left to the body.
Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDougall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacDougall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougall looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mitchell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacDougall dives on top into guard.

MacDougall preventing the sweep.
MacDougall being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchell striking off his back but it's not causing MacDougall any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mitchell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
MacDougall stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.

Mitchell working for a triangle but MacDougall defends it easily.
MacDougall tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.

Mitchell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes MacDougall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacDougall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacDougall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacDougall has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mitchell decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacDougall's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDougall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mitchell with a poor takedown
and MacDougall counters with a one-two to the body.
MacDougall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacDougall misses with the combination.
As MacDougall backs off Mitchell throws a huge counter combo but MacDougall manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
MacDougall half committed to a counter leg kick.

Mitchell moves into the clinch.
MacDougall jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with MacDougall around his waist. MacDougall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDougall is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, MacDougall circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDougall shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchell tries to sprawl out of it but MacDougall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. 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 Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacDougall was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but MacDougall blocks nicely.

MacDougall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacDougall keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell passes MacDougall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitchell controlling the action here.
Mitchell tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacDougall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacDougall is trying to control but can't.
Shane Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is taking a breather. MacDougall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mitchell darts in and clinches MacDougall up against the cage.

MacDougall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacDougall's guard.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell advances position into side control!

Mitchell decides to stand back up. Mitchell steps back and let's MacDougall get back to his feet.

Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.

Mitchell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
MacDougall looking for a sweep. Not yet MacDougall, not yet.
Mitchell trying to control but MacDougall is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell passes MacDougall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!