PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dough Boy (ranked 3024 p4p, 376 weight class) and Xavier Xahli Ii (ranked 5473 p4p, 545 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Rakin' in the Dough. This should be fireworks!

Boy
vs
Xahli Ii

190 cm
25
198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

JagWars & BadBoys Inc.
King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dough Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Xahli Ii!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xahli Ii closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Xahli Ii pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xahli Ii doesn't seem bothered though.

Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xahli Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Xahli Ii's head.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Xahli Ii fails to pull guard.
Dough Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xahli Ii.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy throws a nice inside leg kick.

Boy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.

Boy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xahli Ii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xahli Ii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boy.
Boy tries to stand and escape but Xahli Ii is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xahli Ii on the ground.
Boy is thwarting Xahli Ii's attempts to control the position.
Boy working over Xahli Ii with some ground and pound. Xahli Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boy throwing shots but Xahli Ii is blocking nicely.
Xahli Ii missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boy connects with a nice short shot to Xahli Ii's temple.
Xahli Ii missing with punches from the bottom.
Boy trying to mount his opponent but Xahli Ii defends it.

Boy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Xahli Ii to stand up.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xahli Ii.
We've been told by Boy's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xahli Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xahli Ii back to the cage. Boy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boy wants it to stay on the feet.

Boy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xahli Ii to the ground. Boy is now in Xahli Ii's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xahli Ii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Xahli Ii trying to strike off his back.

Boy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boy throws a series of punches but Xahli Ii avoids them all with ease.
Xahli Ii feints the counter takedown.

Boy has closed the distance and engaged Xahli Ii in a clinch.

Boy pulls guard.
Xahli Ii working some strikes from top position.
Xahli Ii cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
Xahli Ii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xahli Ii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Xahli Ii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boy has momentary wrist control but Xahli Ii slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy has momentary wrist control but Xahli Ii slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xahli Ii connects with a couple of short punches.
Xahli Ii lands a couple of elbows.
Xahli Ii connects with a couple of short punches.
Xahli Ii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Xahli Ii with a nice head shot there.

Boy is rocked!
Boy is breathing heavily.
Xahli Ii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Boy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xahli Ii works over Boy with some ground and pound from guard.
Xahli Ii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xahli Ii postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Boy covers up, he's hurt! Xahli Ii keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Xahli Ii and the ref steps in to end the fight! Xahli Ii can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Xahli Ii!