PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight blaring out of the sound system. Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toriyama
vs
Xavier

173 cm
22
167 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

180 cm
32
169 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

$10

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama misses with a shot to the body
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xavier digs a good hook to Toriyama's body.

Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Toriyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Xavier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xavier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xavier's elbow.
Xavier fails to pull guard.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xavier's defenses.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Xavier controls his hands.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries to work over Toriyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier stalling in the clinch.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Toriyama.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xavier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xavier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toriyama's brow.
Toriyama trying to control the position but instead, Xavier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toriyama into the cage.
Xavier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Xavier has Toriyama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Xavier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Toriyama tumbling to the mat - Xavier dives into Toriyama's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toriyama is trying to control the position but Xavier postures up.
Xavier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Toriyama is keeping the position.
Toriyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Xavier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xavier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Toriyama looking to secure an arm triangle but Xavier defends it well.
Xavier is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Toriyama is controlling well.
Toriyama wants to pass to mount but Xavier is defending the position.
Toriyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Toriyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toriyama is pressing down on Xavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xavier is holding on for now.

Xavier actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toriyama pulls his head out easily.

Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
Toriyama controlling the action here.
Toriyama thows a huge punch but Xavier dodges it nicely.

Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Toriyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Toriyama.
A combination from Xavier does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Xavier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Toriyama eats them both and turns towards Xavier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Toriyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Toriyama throws a series of punches but Xavier avoids them all with ease.
Xavier tried to score with a low kick but Toriyama checks it.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toriyama misses with a body kick.
Bittor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is looking to slow Toriyama down with leg kicks.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier misses with a low kick.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Toriyama throws a push kick but Xavier slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheers as Xavier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Toriyama doesn't seem phased though.
Xavier misses with a series of wild punches.
Xavier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Toriyama.
Toriyama defending well as Xavier loads up on a big left hand.
Toriyama is looking to wear down Xavier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toriyama. That's going to slow Xavier down.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toriyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toriyama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toriyama tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toriyama scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toriyama cracks the inside of Xavier's front leg.
Toriyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Toriyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xavier.
Bittor Xavier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xavier throws out a loose jab but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Xavier blocks the low kick.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toriyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xavier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toriyama pushes Xavier away with a front kick.

Xavier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xavier lands in his opponent's guard.
Xavier won't allow Toriyama to sweep him here.
Toriyama keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Toriyama pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Toriyama looking for submissions off his back.
Toriyama wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xavier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Toriyama!
Xavier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toriyama can't escape the position.
Xavier is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Toriyama is in real trouble.
Toriyama prevents Xavier from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bittor 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!

Toriyama throws a head kick that misses.
Toriyama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.

Xavier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Toriyama defends the submission attempt.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
Toriyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xavier postures up.

Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Toriyama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Toriyama manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Toriyama's guard.
Toriyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Toriyama, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xavier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toriyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xavier has managed to get both his arms back between Toriyama's legs - danger averted.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Toriyama keeps moving.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
Toriyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bittor Xavier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Xavier lands a really nice looking cross but Toriyama seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toriyama moves away.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xavier lands a right hook to the body.
Xavier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toriyama.
Akira Toriyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier misses with a looping left.
Xavier throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
Toriyama throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily.
Toriyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Toriyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xavier scoring well with a low kick there.
Toriyama lands a head shot.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Toriyama scores with a head kick. Xavier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xavier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toriyama tries to score with a low kick but Xavier moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Xavier.
Toriyama thumps Xavier with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toriyama.
Toriyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
Xavier tests Toriyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Xavier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toriyama. Toriyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier moved away.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Toriyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xavier lands a right hook to the body.
Toriyama jabs Xavier right on the nose. Xavier blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama misses with a leg kick.

Xavier gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bittor Xavier just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Toriyama throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Toriyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Horrible takedown by Xavier or perhaps it was just good defense by Toriyama which made him look bad.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
Toriyama stuffs the takedown.
Toriyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Toriyama.
A clash of legs there as Xavier blocks the low kick.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xavier is out of range and Toriyama settles back down.
Toriyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xavier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toriyama doesn't seem bothered though.
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toriyama can pounce on him.
Toriyama misses with a low kick.
Xavier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xavier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toriyama. Toriyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Xavier misses with a looping right.
Xavier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Xavier throws a poor cross that misses
and Toriyama counters with a leg kick.
Xavier throws a series of punches but Toriyama moves out of range.
Toriyama throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama misses with a low kick as Xavier jumps back.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xavier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Xavier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toriyama's half guard.
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!
Toriyama tries to roll over but Xavier keeps him under control.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toriyama trying to get back to full guard but Xavier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Toriyama wants to hold on but Xavier pushes him away.
Toriyama is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is squirming around, avoiding Xavier's attempts to control the action.
Xavier avoids the attempt from Toriyama to control.
Xavier is looking to work his way around to Toriyama's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Toriyama tries to hold on but Xavier pushes him away.
Xavier controlling the pace for now.
Toriyama is in a horrible position here. Xavier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Xavier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toriyama has worked his arm free - good work by Toriyama!
Xavier working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is looking to regain half guard here but Xavier keeps moving and retains side control.

Xavier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xavier working away.
Xavier advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xavier avoids the attempt from Toriyama to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier lands a heavy elbow.

Xavier looking for a guillotine from mount but Toriyama is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bittor Xavier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Xavier throws a right and a left that Toriyama avoids nicely.
Toriyama thumps Xavier with a low kick.
Xavier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Toriyama there.
Xavier checks the leg kick.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Toriyama.
Xavier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Toriyama shows good takedown defense.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Xavier's front leg.
Toriyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier takes a swing at Toriyama's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Xavier - just one landing.
Toriyama scores with a push kick.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Toriyama ducks down to avoid it.
Xavier swings for the body but Toriyama moves out of range.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier punishes Toriyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Xavier checks the leg kick.
Xavier misses with a wild combination.
Xavier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Toriyama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xavier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Toriyama looks for the body kick but Xavier saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Toriyama thumps Xavier with a low kick.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Xavier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Xavier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Toriyama tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toriyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xavier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Toriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xavier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toriyama at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xavier.
Good standup being displayed there by Toriyama as he connects with a hook.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toriyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xavier throws an off balance right hand
and Toriyama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Toriyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akira Toriyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier misses with a lunging right hand
and Toriyama counters with a body kick.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Toriyama looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Bittor Xavier 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.
Xavier checks a leg kick.
Toriyama lands a nice hook to Xavier's body. Xavier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toriyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Toriyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toriyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toriyama works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier connects with a body shot that sends Toriyama's belly button to the back.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Xavier digs a good body shot into Toriyama's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Toriyama is just out of range.
Toriyama thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toriyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xavier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).