PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codename XHTC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vetchnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think XHTC might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Queen - You're my best friend. Codename XHTC is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

XHTC
vs
Vetchnikov

225 cm
19
304 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

219 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Predator Nutrition
Predator Nutrition

Syndicate Drugs
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Codename XHTC!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Vetchnikov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XHTC ducks under a wild hook from Vetchnikov.
Vetchnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Vetchnikov misses with a hook. XHTC ducked under it nicely.

XHTC drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

XHTC looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vetchnikov is looking for a sweep.
XHTC trying to control the position but Vetchnikov is working away.

XHTC is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vetchnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
XHTC moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
XHTC trying to control but he's not successful this time.
XHTC wants to take Vetchnikov's back but he can't do it this time.
Vetchnikov really wants to buck XHTC off and get back to his feet.
XHTC is trying to take his opponent's back.
XHTC sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vetchnikov tries to hold on but XHTC postures up.
XHTC is looking to work his way around to Vetchnikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

XHTC wants to finish this one by submission but Vetchnikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from XHTC.
Vetchnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with XHTC. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

XHTC looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

XHTC working for a submission but Vetchnikov is keeping him at bay.
XHTC with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

XHTC looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
XHTC can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vetchnikov is looking to escape.
XHTC controlling from the full mount.
Vetchnikov is squirming around, avoiding XHTC's attempts to control the action.
Vetchnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

XHTC goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vetchnikov is on top in guard.
Vetchnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but XHTC is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
XHTC manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

XHTC swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vetchnikov is now in XHTC's guard. A big mistake from XHTC there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vetchnikov won't allow XHTC to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vetchnikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vetchnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by XHTC.
Vetchnikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vetchnikov throws a series of punches but XHTC avoids them all with ease.
XHTC shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vetchnikov pinned against the cage. Vetchnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
XHTC uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vetchnikov.

Vetchnikov tries to keep at a distance but XHTC has taken the fight into the clinch.
XHTC misses with a punch on the inside.
XHTC drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vetchnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vetchnikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
XHTC prevents Vetchnikov from breaking the clinch.

Vetchnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Vetchnikov.
XHTC shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vetchnikov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Codename XHTC. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetchnikov throws a right hand that XHTC ducks under and follows up with a left that XHTC also avoids with ease.
XHTC steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vetchnikov.
A punch combination from Vetchnikov misses.
Alex Vetchnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vetchnikov throws the left hand but XHTC avoids the punch easily.
Alex Vetchnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vetchnikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vetchnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
XHTC bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
XHTC wants to clinch.
XHTC tries to clinch but Vetchnikov is having none of it.
XHTC connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vetchnikov. Vetchnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
XHTC staying out of range there.
Vetchnikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XHTC looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vetchnikov is fending him off so far but XHTC persists. Nope, Vetchnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vetchnikov tries to move into range but XHTC moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vetchnikov misses with a wild combination.

XHTC closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vetchnikov to the mat! Vetchnikov manages to get full guard.
Vetchnikov keeping moving, preventing XHTC from controlling successfully.
XHTC showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XHTC forces his way into half guard.
Vetchnikov wants to control but XHTC is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC is looking to advance position but Vetchnikov won't allow it.
XHTC seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vetchnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

XHTC is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vetchnikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time XHTC.
Vetchnikov tries to get to full guard but XHTC has control of the leg.
XHTC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vetchnikov is positioning himself well to prevent XHTC advancing to mount.
XHTC trying to control from half guard but Vetchnikov is working away.
XHTC uses his free foot to push down on Vetchnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vetchnikov.
XHTC looking to control but Vetchnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
XHTC forces the positional change into back control.
Vetchnikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Codename XHTC dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

XHTC moves out of range of the strikes.
Vetchnikov tests XHTC's chin there with a solid looking shot.
XHTC swinging wilding here.
Vetchnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling XHTC to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Vetchnikov. No joy for XHTC on that attempt.
Vetchnikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vetchnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vetchnikov scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Codename XHTC has been cut.
Vetchnikov scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vetchnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
XHTC showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vetchnikov.

XHTC fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vetchnikov, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XHTC drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vetchnikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
XHTC changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vetchnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Codename XHTC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetchnikov misses with a double jab
and XHTC counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vetchnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by XHTC.
Vetchnikov swinging wilding here.
XHTC lands a really nice looking cross but Vetchnikov seems unphased.
Vetchnikov misses with a double jab

and XHTC counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vetchnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vetchnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XHTC trying to control but Vetchnikov is working from the bottom.
Vetchnikov can't keep his opponent in guard - XHTC advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
XHTC trying to pass the guard but Vetchnikov defending well.
XHTC is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vetchnikov!
XHTC looking to control but Vetchnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

XHTC goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vetchnikov turns into him and now he's in XHTC's guard.

Vetchnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
XHTC looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vetchnikov is one step ahead there.
Vetchnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
XHTC wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
XHTC is working hard here to advance position.
Vetchnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
XHTC manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vetchnikov manages to get himself to full guard.
XHTC wants to control from the top but Vetchnikov keeps moving.
Vetchnikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.

A close third round but Alex Vetchnikov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Codename XHTC's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vetchnikov slips a jab from XHTC.
A big left from Vetchnikov misses.
Vetchnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by XHTC.
Vetchnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and XHTC counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
XHTC connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vetchnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and XHTC makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
XHTC moves out of range as Vetchnikov strikes.
XHTC fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vetchnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
XHTC slips a straight right by Vetchnikov.
XHTC fails to land the takedown.
XHTC fails to land the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XHTC cracks Vetchnikov with an open hand slap.
XHTC throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vetchnikov's waist but Vetchnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing XHTC off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Codename XHTC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XHTC wants to clinch.
Vetchnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vetchnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alex Vetchnikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vetchnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vetchnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
XHTC displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vetchnikov throws out the jab.
XHTC tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vetchnikov swings for the body but XHTC moves out of range.
Alex Vetchnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Vetchnikov.
Vetchnikov throws a hook to the side of XHTC's head but XHTC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vetchnikov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract XHTC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
XHTC misses with a series of wild punches.
XHTC scores with a punch to the head.
XHTC lands with a right hand.
Vetchnikov misses with a straight left.
A jab from Vetchnikov does it's job there.
Vetchnikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Vetchnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
XHTC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vetchnikov.
Vetchnikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Vetchnikov misses.
Vetchnikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vetchnikov scores with a hook to the body. XHTC takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vetchnikov misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vetchnikov misses.
XHTC lands with a cross.
Vetchnikov lands with a nice combination. XHTC backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vetchnikov cracks XHTC with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vetchnikov is looking to land body kicks.
Vetchnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and XHTC connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
XHTC slips a jab and a cross from Vetchnikov.
Vetchnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling XHTC to counter with a crisp jab.
Vetchnikov misses with a double jab

and XHTC moves into the clinch.
Vetchnikov stops a takedown attempt from XHTC.
Vetchnikov has had enough of the clinch but XHTC keeps him there for the moment.
XHTC is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Vetchnikov manages to break the clinch.
XHTC steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vetchnikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vetchnikov. That snapped XHTC's head back.
Vetchnikov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract XHTC.
XHTC scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
XHTC moves out of range of the strikes.
XHTC looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vetchnikov is fending him off so far but XHTC persists. Nope, Vetchnikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vetchnikov throws a jab when XHTC was well out of range.
XHTC fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vetchnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XHTC counters with a three punch combo that has Vetchnikov backing up. Vetchnikov nods at XHTC to acknowledge the strikes.
Vetchnikov throws a combination that misses

and XHTC counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XHTC trying to control the action but Vetchnikov is working from the bottom.

XHTC wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vetchnikov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Vetchnikov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Codename XHTC's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vetchnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and XHTC counters with a three punch combo that has Vetchnikov backing up. Vetchnikov nods at XHTC to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Vetchnikov misses.
XHTC slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vetchnikov throws a nice looking combination but XHTC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vetchnikov swinging wilding here.
XHTC shoots in but Vetchnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vetchnikov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

XHTC gets a clinch.
XHTC tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vetchnikov stops a takedown attempt from XHTC.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Codename XHTC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetchnikov tries to break the clinch but XHTC is controlling the position.
XHTC has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vetchnikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Vetchnikov breaks the clinch.
Vetchnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vetchnikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vetchnikov.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vetchnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
XHTC bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

XHTC has Vetchnikov up against the cage in a clinch.

Vetchnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vetchnikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vetchnikov throws a hook to the side of XHTC's head but XHTC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vetchnikov throws a right and a left that XHTC avoids nicely.
XHTC slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
XHTC lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vetchnikov backs up against the cage.
XHTC slips a straight right by Vetchnikov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by XHTC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XHTC is looking to clinch but Vetchnikov is avoiding it.
Vetchnikov misses with a combination

and XHTC counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
XHTC wants to take a breather but Vetchnikov is having none of it.
Vetchnikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
XHTC moves nicely into side control.
XHTC advances to full mount.
Vetchnikov is squirming around, avoiding XHTC's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetchnikov is trying to escape the mount but XHTC keeps good control and instead manages to take Vetchnikov's back.

XHTC is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Vetchnikov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but XHTC has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Vetchnikov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. XHTC doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Codename XHTC!
Codename XHTC retains his super heavyweight title!