PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson The Legend Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Loud Hangover as his entrance music. 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.

The Legend Killer
vs
Xavier

167 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
26
155 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson The Legend Killer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Legend Killer swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
The Legend Killer shoots in for a takedown but Xavier shows good takedown defense.

Xavier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xavier looks up at the clock and then as The Legend Killer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xavier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xavier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Xavier landing strikes.
Xavier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Xavier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.
Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Legend Killer to see if he's OK.
Xavier is putting a hurting on The Legend Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xavier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Xavier in side control, throwing shots but The Legend Killer defends.
Xavier throws an elbow but The Legend Killer slips to the side and avoids it well.
The Legend Killer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Legend Killer some visible discomfort.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
The Legend Killer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xavier.
Xavier working the body and head with strikes.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
The Legend Killer tries to buck Xavier off but Xavier is having none of it.
The Legend Killer is working hard here to advance position.
The Legend Killer is breathing heavily.
Xavier scoring with punches and elbows.
Xavier grinds an elbow into The Legend Killer's temple.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a big right hand but The Legend Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Legend Killer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Legend Killer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working The Legend Killer over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Legend Killer down.
Xavier lands a few punches from side control.
Xavier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Legend Killer down.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Xavier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xavier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Legend Killer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Legend Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Xavier scoring with strikes.
Xavier working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier scoring with punches and elbows.
The Legend Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xavier connects with a decent elbow.
Xavier working the ground and pound from side control.
Xavier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Xavier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The Legend Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Xavier grinds an elbow into The Legend Killer's temple.
Xavier looks up at the clock and then as The Legend Killer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xavier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xavier working the head with strikes.
Xavier working the head with strikes.

Xavier decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Xavier gets a takedown into half guard.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Xavier.
The Legend Killer taking some punishment here, with Xavier in his half guard.
Xavier working over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound. The Legend Killer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xavier slips a nice elbow through The Legend Killer's hands, connecting with The Legend Killer's forehead.
The Legend Killer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xavier working the head and body with strikes.
Xavier working over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound. The Legend Killer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Legend Killer has hold of Xavier's hands but Xavier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xavier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xavier winds up and cracks The Legend Killer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Xavier working The Legend Killer over with strikes.
Xavier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xavier working The Legend Killer over with strikes.
Xavier slips a nice elbow through The Legend Killer's hands, connecting with The Legend Killer's forehead.
Xavier slips a nice elbow through The Legend Killer's hands, connecting with The Legend Killer's forehead.
Xavier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Xavier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Legend Killer to get to his feet.

Xavier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Legend Killer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xavier lands an elbow.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Legend Killer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xavier connects with a decent elbow.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Legend Killer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xavier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Xavier looks up at the clock and then as The Legend Killer takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xavier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xavier lands some shots froms side control.
The Legend Killer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Legend Killer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
The Legend Killer is trying to buck Xavier off.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xavier lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
Xavier lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Legend Killer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Xavier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a big right hand but The Legend Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Legend Killer down.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a big elbow.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is putting a hurting on The Legend Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Xavier is putting a hurting on The Legend Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.
Xavier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
Xavier working the ground and pound from side control.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xavier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Xavier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xavier is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier scoring with punches from side control.
Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xavier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
The Legend Killer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
Xavier scoring with punches and elbows.
Xavier working the head with strikes.
Xavier lands an elbow.
Barrington Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xavier works to advance to full mount. The Legend Killer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier raining down hammerfists from mount.
Xavier with the ground and pound from mount.
Xavier has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Legend Killer's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrington Xavier 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!

The Legend Killer gets caught flat footed, as Xavier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xavier chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Legend Killer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Legend Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier stands up over The Legend Killer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xavier scoring with some ground and pound.
Xavier works over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to The Legend Killer's brow.
Xavier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but The Legend Killer blocks nicely.
Xavier landing with the ground and pound.
Xavier landing with the ground and pound.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Legend Killer's head.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier distracts The Legend Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier scoring with some ground and pound.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Legend Killer's head.
Xavier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Legend Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xavier.
Xavier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xavier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Legend Killer's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but The Legend Killer has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier works over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Legend Killer has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Xavier is in close to The Legend Killer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xavier working some strikes from top position.
Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Xavier distracts The Legend Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xavier with a nice head shot there.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Xavier works over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
The Legend Killer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xavier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xavier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Legend Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xavier is in close to The Legend Killer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrington Xavier really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Xavier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The Legend Killer wants to stand and escape but Xavier is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xavier works over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xavier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xavier postures up in The Legend Killer's guard and throws a big left but The Legend Killer blocks it.
Xavier chips away with some ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier works over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
Xavier works over The Legend Killer with some ground and pound from guard.
The Legend Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Xavier throwing strikes but missing.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Legend Killer is keeping the position for now.
Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier connects with a couple of short punches.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a solid left hand.
Xavier with a nice head shot there.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier distracts The Legend Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xavier working some strikes from top position.
Xavier stands up over The Legend Killer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a solid left hand.
Xavier distracts The Legend Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
Xavier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier landing with the ground and pound.
Xavier postures up and lands a big shot to The Legend Killer's brow.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xavier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Legend Killer wants to stand up but Xavier is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xavier lands a couple of digs.
Xavier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xavier postures up in The Legend Killer's guard and throws a big left but The Legend Killer blocks it.
Xavier distracts The Legend Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xavier scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrington Xavier dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Xavier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Xavier working the body and head with strikes.
The Legend Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Legend Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Xavier scoring with strikes.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xavier lands some shots froms side control.
Xavier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a big elbow.
Xavier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xavier cracks The Legend Killer with a big right hand but The Legend Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Xavier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xavier working the ground and pound from side control.
Xavier is chipping away with strikes.
Xavier lands some shots froms side control.
Xavier is chipping away with strikes.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
Xavier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Xavier working the ground and pound from side control.
Xavier scoring with punches and elbows.
Xavier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Legend Killer some visible discomfort.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xavier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Legend Killer some visible discomfort.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier working the ground and pound.
Xavier is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier landing strikes.
Xavier scoring with punches and elbows.
Xavier scores with punches from side control.
The Legend Killer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xavier landing strikes.
Xavier working the ground and pound from side control.
Xavier landing a few strikes.
The Legend Killer taking a bit of punishment here - Xavier scoring with strikes.
Xavier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Legend Killer down.
The Legend Killer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Legend Killer wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier is chipping away with strikes.
Xavier is putting a hurting on The Legend Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Legend Killer stops Xavier from passing to mount.
Xavier landing strikes.
Barrington Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier controlling from side mount.
Xavier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xavier is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Xavier lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on The Legend Killer's face as Xavier controls the position.
Xavier is putting a hurting on The Legend Killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Xavier taking a breather here.
Xavier lands a nice forearm strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier controls the position.
Jackson The Legend Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrington Xavier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xavier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 40:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 40:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 40:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrington Xavier!
Barrington Xavier is the new lightweight champion!