PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes into the arena with Darude - Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Travis Mitchell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Travis Mitchell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mitchell
vs
Smith

184 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Mitchell misses.

Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Smith is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.

Smith is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Mitchell defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell's coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.

Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Mitchell has regained full guard.

Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mitchell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Mitchell in his guard.

Smith has his hands on Mitchell's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wes Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Mitchell.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Mitchell does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mitchell.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mitchell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Travis Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell swinging wildly here.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mitchell did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Mitchell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mitchell misses with a body shot.
A big right from Mitchell misses.

Mitchell feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mitchell rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Mitchell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wes Smith!
Travis Mitchell spoke after the fight, saying 'that was bullshit!'.