PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III . Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wade
vs
Xll

205 cm
32
282 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

191 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xll misses with a double jab.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Xll looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xll is looking to land body kicks.
Xll throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
Xll is looking to chop away at Wade's legs.
Wade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xll tries to avoid it but Wade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xll to the ground. Xll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xll throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.
Xll tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Xll.

Wade closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xll's guard.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xll wants to get back to his feet but Wade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xll holds on and takes a little breather.
Wade trying to control but Xll is working from the bottom.
Xll pulls Wade in to control the position.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xll is looking to stand up but Wade isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Xll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wade doesn't seem phased though.
Wade looks for a takedown but Xll sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wade eats them both and turns towards Xll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xll misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Xll there.
Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xll scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Xll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Wade with that takedown attempt.
Xll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Xll has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xll breaks from the clinch.
Xll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xll throws a counter combo.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Xll tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Wade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xll is trying to stand.
Xll keeping hold of Wade's head, controlling as best he can.
Xll pushes Wade off looking to stand but Wade dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xll manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wade keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Xll just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Xll scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Xll.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade slowing the pace effectively.
Xll letting Wade take a breather here.
Wade lands a nice uppercut.
Xll is trying to maintain a safe position but Wade gets an underhook and turns Xll into the cage.
Xll lands an uppercut.

Xll breaks from the clinch.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xll avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Xll scores with a three punch combo!
Xll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xll defends it nicely.
Wayne Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt - Xll sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xll throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wade. Wade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wade dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Wade's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xll scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wade.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xll thuds his shin into the meat of Wade's side.
Xll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xll connects with a single shot there.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Wade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xll just manages to avoid it.
Xll lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Xll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Wade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wade.
Xll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Wade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Xll closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xll keeps control of Wade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Xll.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll.
Xll stuffs the takedown attempt from Wade. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Xll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xll throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Wade shoots and misses
and Xll counters with a leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Xll. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wade eats them both and turns towards Xll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xll looks to land a left hand but Wade moved out of range nicely.
Wade fails to land the takedown.
Xll connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade fails to land the takedown.
Xll throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Xll misses its intended target.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wade dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Wade's head and hops out.
Wade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xll is fending him off so far but Wade persists. Nope, Xll circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xll cracks Wade with an open hand slap.
Xll lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xll throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.

Xll moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Xll.
A short uppercut from Xll.

Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Xll. Beautiful body shot.
Xll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Xll.
Xll throws a right hand that Wade ducks under and follows up with a left that Wade also avoids with ease.
Xll throws a leg kick which misses Wade's front leg but catches the back leg as Wade tries to avoid it.
Wade darts in looking for a takedown but Xll gets double underhooks and turns Wade into the cage.
Xll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wade.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wade shoots for a takedown but Xll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xll.
Xll digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xll misses with the combination.
Wade shoots in for a takedown but Xll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Xll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xll as he avoids it easily.
Xll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wade with a body shot.
Wade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xll throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Xll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Xll.
Xll jabs Wade right on the nose. Wade blinks but takes it well.
Xll takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Wade moves out of range as Xll strikes.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xll.
Xll misses with the combination.
Wade tries for a takedown but Xll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xll looks to land a combination but Wade avoids it well.
Xll connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xll but Xll pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Xll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wade, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll stalling in the clinch but Wade improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Xll stalling in the clinch but Wade improves position.
A shot in the inside from Xll.

Xll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xll looks to land a combination. Wade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Xll.
Xll throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wayne Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wade being controlled against the cage.
Xll leaning against his opponent.
Xll is stalling here.
Xll continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Xll taking a breather.
Xll receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Xll has Wade pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramses Xll.
No luck for Wade with that takedown attempt.
Xll steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wade.
Xll is looking to slow Wade down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Xll stuffs the takedown.
Xll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xll scores with a jab to the body.
Xll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Wade tries to keep at a distance but Xll has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xll avoiding damage.
Wade looking to stall.
Xll is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wade is defending well for now.
Xll scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Xll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Xll!
A very excited looking Ramses Xll made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.