PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oman Filla (ranked 5477 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zyd Xydd (ranked 25001 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Filla
vs
Xydd

193 cm
21
233 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oman Filla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zyd Xydd!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Xydd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xydd cracks the inside of Filla's front leg.
Filla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xydd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filla thinking.
Filla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xydd misses with a straight left.
Filla misses with a body shot.
Filla misses with a looping left.
Filla throws an off balance right hand
and Xydd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xydd slips a straight right by Filla.
Xydd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Filla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xydd looks to score with a jab to the body but Filla is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xydd dodges the punch combination from Filla.
Filla throws a jab but it's blocked by Xydd.
Xydd scores with a decent looking hook.
Filla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xydd moves out of range as Filla strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xydd misses the shot to the body.
Filla wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filla throws a right hand that misses
and Xydd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Xydd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xydd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xydd misses with a looping right.
Filla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xydd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xydd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xydd misses the shot to the body.
Xydd slips a jab from Filla.
Filla misses the jab.
Filla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xydd throws a jab when Filla was well out of range.
A cross from Filla lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xydd slips under a jab from Filla.
Xydd lands a body shot.
Filla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xydd.
Xydd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Filla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xydd.
Xydd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Filla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xydd.
Filla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xydd.
Filla moves away from the strike by Xydd.
Filla throws a shot from downtown. Xydd moves away and avoids it.
Xydd slips a jab from Filla.
Filla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xydd circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Xydd. Those never looked like landing.
Xydd misses with a kick to the body.
Filla throwing a counter right hand but Xydd manages to avoid it.
Xydd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filla.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xydd lands a nice shot that snaps Filla's head back.
Filla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filla lands a jab-cross combination.
Xydd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filla.
Filla throws a looping overhand right but Xydd ducks down to avoid it.
Xydd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xydd tried to score with a low kick but Filla checks it.
Xydd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filla manages to avoid it.
Xydd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filla's head backwards.
Filla misses with a combination
and Xydd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Filla misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xydd. Filla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filla looks to land a left hand but Xydd moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xydd connects with a body shot.
Xydd slips under a jab.
Xydd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filla throws a shot from downtown. Xydd moves away and avoids it.
Xydd tries a head kick but it misses.
Filla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Filla finds it's way through Xydd's defenses.
Xydd swings for the body but Filla moves out of range.
Filla misses with a hook.
Filla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xydd.
Donk. Filla catches Xydd right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Xydd defending well as Filla loads up on a big left hand.
Xydd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filla.
Xydd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Filla rather than just go for the knockout.
Xydd moves away from the strike by Filla.
Filla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xydd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filla was well out of range. Poor timing from Xydd.
Filla throws a hook but Xydd blocks it.
Xydd ducks under a wild hook from Filla.
Xydd wants to counter the offense by Filla and move into the clinch position.
Filla misses with an uppercut
and Xydd counters with a straight right hand.
Xydd misses with a hook to the body
enabling Filla to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filla looks to land a left hand but Xydd moved out of range nicely.
Filla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xydd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xydd misses with a leg kick.
Xydd defending well as Filla loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Filla.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xydd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filla.
Xydd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filla was well out of range. Poor timing from Xydd.
Xydd misses with a body punch
letting Filla counter with a right hand.
Filla missing with a left hand there. Xydd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xydd moves away from the strike by Filla.
Filla throws a combination that misses
and Xydd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xydd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filla.
Xydd connects with a leg kick. Filla looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Xydd.
Filla misses with an uppercut.
Xydd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xydd throws a leg kick but Filla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xydd misses with a leg kick
and Filla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xydd thinking.
Filla misses the jab.
A jab from Xydd misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xydd throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xydd. Filla does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Filla.
Xydd slips under a jab.
Xydd wants to counter the offense by Filla and move into the clinch position.
Filla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xydd.
Xydd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filla.
Xydd steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Filla.
Filla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xydd, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut lands for Xydd. That snapped Filla's head back.
Nice defenses there by Xydd.
Xydd slips under a jab.
Xydd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filla was well out of range. Poor timing from Xydd.
Filla throws a hook to the side of Xydd's head but Xydd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Xydd tries to counter it with a takedown but Filla pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xydd misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Xydd misses
and Filla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xydd swings for the body but Filla moves out of range.
Xydd defending well as Filla loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xydd. Filla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filla throwing a counter right hand but Xydd manages to avoid it.
Xydd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filla under the eye.
Xydd's corner calls for a 1-2. Xydd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xydd misses with a body shot.
Xydd lands with a hook. Filla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Xydd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filla.
Xydd swats away the attempt to clinch by Filla.
Xydd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filla.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filla throws a lazy right hand but Xydd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xydd throws a front kick that sends Filla stumbling back into the cage.
Filla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zyd Xydd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xydd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xydd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filla misses with a lunging right hand
and Xydd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xydd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filla throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xydd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xydd scores with a nice right hand.
Filla avoids the body shot from Xydd.
Filla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xydd takes one on the button.
Filla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filla misses with an uppercut
and Xydd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xydd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zyd Xydd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Xydd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Filla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xydd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xydd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xydd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filla's sensitive parts.
Filla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filla throws an off balance right hand
and Xydd counters with a left to the body.
Xydd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filla moves away.
Xydd slips under a jab.
Xydd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Filla misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xydd moves away from the strike by Filla.
Xydd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filla takes one on the button.
Xydd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filla.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filla throws out a loose jab but Xydd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xydd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filla moves away.
Filla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xydd.
Xydd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filla. Filla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Filla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Filla throws a poor cross that misses
and Xydd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filla's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xydd lands a head kick. Filla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xydd ducks under a wild hook from Filla.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xydd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filla might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Filla misses with the combination.
Xydd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filla moves away.
Xydd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filla. That did some damage!
Xydd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Filla throws a jab when Xydd was well out of range.
Filla's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Xydd slips a straight right by Filla.
Filla missing with a left hand there. Xydd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xydd cracks a nice hook into Filla's ribs.
Xydd throws a right hand that Filla ducks under and follows up with a left that Filla also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Filla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Filla.
Filla throws a right hand that misses
and Xydd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Xydd. Beautiful body shot.
Filla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xydd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xydd moves out of range as Filla strikes.
Xydd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filla at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xydd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Filla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filla misses with a looping left.
Xydd moves out of range of the strikes.
Filla sets himself, and Xydd steps forward looking for the clinch! Filla avoids it this time.
Filla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xydd.
Filla misses with a looping left.
Filla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xydd.
Xydd misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Filla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xydd misses with a wild body shot.
Xydd blocks a jab.
Xydd staying out of range there.
Filla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xydd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Xydd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xydd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Filla is out of range and Xydd settles back down.

Filla moves into range and clinches up with Xydd.

Filla manages to break the clinch.
Filla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xydd.
The fighters circling - Filla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xydd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Xydd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xydd misses with a body shot.
Filla wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filla tries to bum rush Xydd with a series of wild strikes but Xydd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xydd manages to avoid it.
Xydd lands a lovely overhand right.
Xydd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filla is looking to counter punch.
Oman Filla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xydd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Xydd misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zyd Xydd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xydd 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyd Xydd!