PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by KRS One - Step Into a World. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Xystorophoroi Ii

180 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Brute

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Xystorophoroi Ii pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Xystorophoroi Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson defending well as Xystorophoroi Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Xystorophoroi Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Xystorophoroi Ii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with the takedown.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Xystorophoroi Ii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xystorophoroi Ii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xystorophoroi Ii.
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!
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Xystorophoroi Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping busy.

Xystorophoroi Ii 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.
Jackson won't allow Xystorophoroi Ii to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Xystorophoroi Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.

Xystorophoroi Ii 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.
Xystorophoroi Ii prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Xystorophoroi Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xystorophoroi Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab when Xystorophoroi Ii was well out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xystorophoroi Ii at a distance.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses

and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xystorophoroi Ii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xystorophoroi Ii 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.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is trying to keep Xystorophoroi Ii in close.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Xystorophoroi Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson prevents Xystorophoroi Ii from getting back to his feet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Xystorophoroi Ii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Xystorophoroi Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xystorophoroi Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Xystorophoroi Ii's legs - danger averted.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to hold Jackson in close to prevent damage but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Xystorophoroi Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii is defended easily by Jackson.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xystorophoroi Ii on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Xystorophoroi Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Xystorophoroi Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Xystorophoroi Ii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xystorophoroi Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
John Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xystorophoroi Ii throws out the jab.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson stuns Xystorophoroi Ii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii slips a straight right by Jackson.
John Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
John Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xystorophoroi Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xystorophoroi Ii throws out the jab.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xystorophoroi Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xystorophoroi Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
Xystorophoroi Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Xystorophoroi Ii.
John Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.

Xystorophoroi Ii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xystorophoroi Ii is in Jackson's guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Xystorophoroi Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xystorophoroi Ii is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a big right hand that misses.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xystorophoroi Ii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.