PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Xavier (ranked 2961 p4p, 320 weight class) and Ferdinand Marquez (ranked 2136 p4p, 240 weight class). Jack Xavier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ferdinand Marquez's chin.

Xavier
vs
Marquez

175 cm
26
166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferdinand Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez scores with a hook.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Xavier scores with a takedown into Marquez's guard.
Xavier trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marquez wants to stand up but Xavier is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marquez pushes Xavier off and scrambles back to his feet.
Xavier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marquez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
Marquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xavier is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Xavier gets a double leg takedown into Marquez's guard.
Xavier is pushing down on Marquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Xavier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marquez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Xavier manages to mount him!
Xavier moves to take his opponent's back.
Marquez trying to get back to his feet but Xavier is in full control for now.
Xavier trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Xavier looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Marquez taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Xavier!
Our winner, Jack Xavier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.