PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil DeBlunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBlunt comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Bow Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DeBlunt
vs
Mack

195 cm
27
280 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

195 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Rōnin

Rōnin
Seven Sins™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil DeBlunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mack is defended easily by DeBlunt.
Mack throws a body punch but DeBlunt moves out of range.
Mack has a takedown stuffed.
DeBlunt throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
DeBlunt misses with a looping left.
Mack avoids the body shot from DeBlunt.
DeBlunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Mack is just out of range.
Mack connects with the punch.

Mack is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeBlunt's half guard.
DeBlunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack trying to mount his opponent but DeBlunt defends it.
DeBlunt tries to kick Mack off but Mack keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mack throws a strike but DeBlunt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but DeBlunt is keeping the position.
Mack landing with the ground and pound.
Mack wants to control from the top but DeBlunt keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to pass the guard but DeBlunt is keeping the position.
DeBlunt is looking to stand up but Mack isn't so interested in that idea.
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!
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack stays in close to DeBlunt's body and controls the position.
DeBlunt wants to stand up but Mack is controlling him.
Mack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeBlunt's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlunt wants to get back to his feet but Mack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBlunt wants to get back to his feet but Mack passes into half guard.

DeBlunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Mack.
Mack is looking to advance position but DeBlunt won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is keen to just control but DeBlunt is a slippery customer.
DeBlunt pushes Mack off looking to stand but Mack dives back in and keeps control.
Mack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeBlunt pushes Mack off looking to stand but Mack dives back in and keeps control.

Mack is looking for a kimura here.

Mack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeBlunt sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeBlunt is trying to stand back up but Mack is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Mack dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBlunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mack.
Mack tests DeBlunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mack misses the shot to the body.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but DeBlunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mack throws a nice outside leg kick.

Mack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeBlunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack goes for a takedown attempt but DeBlunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeBlunt throws a series of punches but Mack avoids them all with ease.
Mack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack wants a takedown.
Phil DeBlunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Mack.
Mack is leaning against DeBlunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack cracks DeBlunt with a nice body shot.
DeBlunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
Mack lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Mack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mack lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeBlunt backwards.

DeBlunt is rocked!
Mack lands a nice uppercut.
Oh DeBlunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBlunt.
Mack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBlunt backwards.
DeBlunt is trying to push Mack away but Mack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mack misses with some punches.
Mack lands a big right hand that drops DeBlunt! The killer instinct kicks in and Mack finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Mack!
After the big win, Xavier Mack made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Rōnin and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.