PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. 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.

David
vs
Query

190 cm
26
180 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

180 cm
25
175 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Query!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Query throws a sloppy head kick
and Query takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Query counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Query fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Query wants to clinch
and David counters with a thumping low kick.
Query fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Query.
David swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Query lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
A low kick from Query is predictable there

and David counters with a takedown into side control.
Query regains half guard, as David was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Query regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from David.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Query tries to land a sweep but no joy.
David throwing strikes from guard but Query blocks nicely.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Query works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Query swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Query tries to land a sweep but no joy.
David pushing down on Query's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
David trying to pass the guard but Query defending well.
David has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Query keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David throwing shots but Query is blocking nicely.
David thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Query to regain full guard.
Query avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Query working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
Query working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Query can do anything to dispel that myth.
David postures up.
David throws and elbow that misses. Query uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Query!
Query trying to control but David is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Query wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
David has his hands on Query's head, controlling the position.
David keeping moving, preventing Query from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Query stands up from guard. Let's bang!
David works Query's body with a nice hook.
Query throws a right hand that misses
letting David counter with a right hand.
David swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David misses with a wild body shot.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier David dominated that round.
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.

A swing and a miss from Query.
Query tries to clinch up but David circles away and keeps his distance.
Query looks to land a combination but David avoids it well.
Query misses with a looping right.
Query looks to land a right hand but David moved out of range.
David misses with a low kick.
David misses with a two punch combination.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Query misses.
Query wants to clinch
and David counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Query wants to clinch but David slips to the side
and David counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Query swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and David counters with a nice low kick that buckles Query's knee momentarily.
David connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Query's hands.
Query misses with a shot to the body
and Query takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Query scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Query throws a leg kick
and David counters with a nice low kick that buckles Query's knee momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
David checks a leg kick.
Query takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Query fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and David has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Query scores with a hook.
David pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Query tries to clinch but David is having none of it.
Query throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Query takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
David throws a nice looking combination but Query bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Query drops his hands momentarily and David takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from David.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
David shoots in but Query avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Query thuds a left hand into David's body.
David cracks Query with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
David circles away from the clinch attempt
and David makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
David fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Query misses with a hook
and David counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Query throws a combination that misses

and David counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by David.
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!
David throws and elbow that misses. Query uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Query!
David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Query wants to stand but David is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Query must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

David is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Query is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
David looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Query postures up.
David is adopting a defensive guard.

Query decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on David, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
David tries to score a power double leg takedown but Query sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten David somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Query misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
Query swings for the body but David moves out of range.
Query swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and David counters with a nice leg kick.

Query takes the fight into the clinch.
David jumps guard but Query stands there with David around his waist. David gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Query tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

David escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Query moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
Query throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David throws a low kick, looking for Query's leg but Query calmly moves out of range.
Query keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier David dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

David scores with a hook to the body. Query takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
David lands a jab to the nose.
Query misses with a wild body shot.
Query throws a leg kick that misses.
Query slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Query misses with a telegraphed body shot
and David counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Query misses with a straight left.
David has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Query misses with a combination
enabling David to counter with a crisp jab.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Query connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
David fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Query is out of range.
David slips a jab and a cross from Query.

David drives through with a takedown into guard.
David trying to control but Query is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Query pulls David in close to prevent any damage.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Query preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Query has momentary wrist control but David slips an elbow through the middle.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Query has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
David throwing strikes from guard but Query blocks nicely.
Query utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Query not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
David thows a big elbow that misses.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Query is keeping the position for now.
Query preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
David preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is in close to Query's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David working some strikes from top position.
David thows a big elbow that misses.
David stopping the sweep attempt from Query.
Nate Query has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David throws a strike but Query rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Query is looking to stand up but David won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of David's head.

Query decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on David, up you get!
Xavier David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David scores with a sloppy right hand. Query should have avoided that one.
David misses with a straight left.
Query defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Query doesn't seem bothered though.
Query swings away with a body shot that misses
and David counters with a thumping low kick.
Query lands a nice shot to the body.
Query checks a leg kick nicely.
Query misses with a body punch
and David counters with a big head kick but Query shrugs it off.
Query looks to clinch
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by David. That's going to slow Query down.
Nate Query is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David cracks the inside of Query's front leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier David showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for David, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier David!