PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blu Pisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pisa's entrance music is Party Rock Anthem. A fine choice. Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Pisa
vs
Xystorophoroi Ii

190 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

177 cm
24
188 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

CRAZY COW Co. (Q158)
Conviction

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blu Pisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisa throws the left hand but Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the punch easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a high kick!
Xystorophoroi Ii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pisa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pisa looks to land a right hand but Xystorophoroi Ii moved out of range.
Pisa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands a nice hook to Pisa's body. Pisa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids the head kick by Pisa.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pisa lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Pisa.
Pisa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xystorophoroi Ii motions for Pisa to come forward. Xystorophoroi Ii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blu Pisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pisa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pisa cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii missing with a left hand there. Pisa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to pass the guard but Pisa defending well.
Pisa controlling the position for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to mount his opponent but Pisa defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pisa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pisa wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisa is working hard here to advance position.
Pisa is not content to let Xystorophoroi Ii control the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to pass to full mount but Pisa defends it.
Pisa is trying to escape back to his feet but Xystorophoroi Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pisa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pisa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xystorophoroi Ii on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pisa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Xystorophoroi Ii but great work by Pisa.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Pisa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Xystorophoroi Ii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to improve position but can't.
Xystorophoroi Ii sneaks back into half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to roll over but Pisa keeps him under control.
Pisa is thwarting Xystorophoroi Ii's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pisa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blu Pisa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pisa throws a head kick but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Pisa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a leg kick but Pisa checks it.
Blu Pisa is winning the standup battle so far.

Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Xystorophoroi Ii seems to be looking for submissions.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to pass to full mount but Pisa defends it.
Pisa keeping hold of Xystorophoroi Ii's head, controlling as best he can.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pisa defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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 is stalling here. Pisa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Xystorophoroi Ii seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pisa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to get back to his feet here but Pisa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Xystorophoroi Ii's back.
Pisa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii is really stuck here.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to shake Pisa off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Pisa won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A head kick misses from Pisa.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a takedown attempt - Pisa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pisa throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pisa is looking to stand up but Xystorophoroi Ii isn't so interested in that idea.
Pisa keeping full guard, as Xystorophoroi Ii tries to pass.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to advance position but Pisa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to reverse the position but Pisa maintains control.
Pisa controlling the pace for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisa wants to control the pace but Xystorophoroi Ii is squirming around nicely.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying desperately to improve position.
Xystorophoroi Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 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!

Pisa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii.
No luck for Xystorophoroi Ii with that takedown attempt.
Pisa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xystorophoroi Ii throws out the jab.
Xystorophoroi Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Pisa lands a big head kick that sends Xystorophoroi Ii tumbling to the mat! Pisa takes a step backwards and waves Xystorophoroi Ii back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Xystorophoroi Ii is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xystorophoroi Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Pisa finish him?
Pisa lands a jab to Xystorophoroi Ii's midsection.
Pisa measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Xystorophoroi Ii! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Blu Pisa!
A relieved looking Blu Pisa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.