PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulav Homstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xanther Xaimoungkhoun comes into the arena with "Ladies and Gentlement" blaring out of the sound system. Homstad has chosen Chainsaw Gutsfuck - Mayhem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rulav Homstad's chin.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun
vs
Homstad

182 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rulav Homstad!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homstad misses with a double jab.
Homstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Homstad.
Homstad tries a head kick but it misses.
Homstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves away.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to clinch up.
Homstad connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Homstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Homstad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homstad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Homstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's sensitive parts.
Homstad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Homstad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Homstad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rulav Homstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Homstad both land. Nice combination.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Homstad. Homstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Homstad throws a series of punches but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homstad throws a nice head kick!
Homstad throws a right and a left that Xanther Xaimoungkhoun avoids nicely.
Homstad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Homstad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xanther Xaimoungkhoun somewhat.
Homstad fakes the leg kick and cracks Xanther Xaimoungkhoun in the body.
Homstad throws a head kick that Xanther Xaimoungkhoun semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Homstad.
Homstad stuffs the takedown.
Homstad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Homstad.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in for a double leg but Homstad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Homstad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Homstad. Homstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Homstad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Homstad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Homstad tries a head kick but it misses.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun dodges the punch combination from Homstad.
Homstad throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun dives in and grabs Homstad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Homstad pushes down on Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's head and hops out.
Homstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Homstad.
No joy there for Homstad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Homstad lands a head kick!
Homstad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homstad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Homstad misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homstad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Homstad.
Homstad tries to bum rush Xanther Xaimoungkhoun with a series of wild strikes but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in looking for a takedown. Homstad tries to sprawl out of it but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Homstad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Homstad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Homstad, looking for a takedown. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pushes Homstad against the cage but Homstad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Homstad as Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in.
Homstad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Homstad misses with a few strikes there.
Rulav Homstad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homstad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Homstad scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Homstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Homstad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Homstad throws a sloppy head kick and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves out of range easily.
Homstad lands a head kick. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Homstad.
Homstad throws a head kick that misses.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homstad misses with a two punch combination.
Homstad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Homstad swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rulav Homstad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A combination from Homstad does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Homstad as Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in.
Homstad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Homstad connects with a high kick.
Homstad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots for a takedown but Homstad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Homstad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Homstad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homstad lands a head kick. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun looks for a takedown but Homstad sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homstad misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Homstad.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xanther Xaimoungkhoun. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Homstad as he avoids it easily.
Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homstad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Homstad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Homstad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Homstad throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Homstad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has managed to clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homstad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Homstad is trying to break the clinch but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homstad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Homstad can't break the clinch.
Homstad is trying to force a seperation but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has the dominant position.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeps control of Homstad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeps control of Homstad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun jumps guard but Homstad stands there with Xanther Xaimoungkhoun around his waist. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Homstad wants to stand but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Homstad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xanther Xaimoungkhoun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Homstad defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rulav Homstad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Homstad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rulav Homstad!