PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Howell
vs
Xanthopoulous Xvii

180 cm
31
217 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

191 cm
26
208 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Howell as Xanthopoulous Xvii shoots in.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a takedown attempt
and Howell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii has been cut.
Xanthopoulous Xvii has his takedown stuffed
and Howell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Howell throws a head kick that misses.
Howell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xanthopoulous Xvii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Howell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Xanthopoulous Xvii drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Howell wants to sweep but no luck.
Xanthopoulous Xvii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Howell is trying to control the position but Xanthopoulous Xvii postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulous Xvii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xanthopoulous Xvii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xanthopoulous Xvii trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulous Xvii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Howell kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Howell slaps away a takedown attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Howell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xanthopoulous Xvii did well to prevent Howell getting side control.
Xanthopoulous Xvii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii trying to control from the bottom.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is not content to let Howell control the position.
Xanthopoulous Xvii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulous Xvii trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xanthopoulous Xvii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Howell is nestled in close to Xanthopoulous Xvii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xanthopoulous Xvii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Howell.
Howell is trying to control. Xanthopoulous Xvii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Howell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xanthopoulous Xvii keeps working.
Howell is nestled in close to Xanthopoulous Xvii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Howell lands with a punch from half guard.
Howell works his way into full mount!
Xanthopoulous Xvii wants to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Xanthopoulous Xvii taking shots to the head.

The cut above Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Howell controlling his opponent.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is bucking up trying to escape but Howell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lester Howell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lester Howell thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).