PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xilef Xenox (ranked 24885 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Specht (ranked 24866 p4p, 0 weight class). Specht is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: blablabla. Ken Specht looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Xenox
vs
Specht

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

174 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xilef Xenox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Specht!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specht connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xenox stuffs the takedown attempt from Specht. Specht gets slowly back to his feet.
Specht wants to clinch.
Xenox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Specht just manages to avoid it.
Specht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xenox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xenox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Specht tries to avoid it but Xenox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Specht to the ground. Specht escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xenox fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specht tries to clinch up but Xenox circles away and keeps his distance.
Specht fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Specht shoots and misses
and Xenox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xenox.
Specht fakes the leg kick and cracks Xenox in the body.
Specht fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xenox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Specht darts in and clinches Xenox up against the cage.

Xenox jumps into guard, dragging Specht to the mat.
Xenox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Specht tries to stand but Xenox is controlling from the bottom.
Xenox pulls Specht in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xenox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xenox is controlling Specht's posture.
Xenox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Specht on the ground.
Xenox has a closed guard, preventing Specht from standing up.
Specht stopping the sweep attempt from Xenox.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xenox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Specht.

Xenox closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Specht quickly recovers to half guard.
Xenox controlling the pace.
Specht taking some punishment here, with Xenox in his half guard.
Specht is trying to stand up here but Xenox is controlling him well.
Xenox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Specht's head.
Specht regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Xenox.
Xenox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xenox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Specht is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xenox, into his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenox is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Specht would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xenox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xilef Xenox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xenox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Specht feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xenox's calf.
Specht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Specht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Specht tries to clinch but Xenox is having none of it.
Specht is looking to clinch.
Specht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xenox circles away.

Xenox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Specht tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xenox is in Specht's guard.
Xenox throwing strikes from guard but Specht blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenox controlling from the top position.
Xenox won't allow Specht to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenox controlling from the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xenox closes the distance and clinches up with Specht, looking for a takedown. Xenox pushes Specht against the cage but Specht circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xilef Xenox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Specht dives in and grabs Xenox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xenox pushes down on Specht's head and hops out.
Xenox swats away the attempt to clinch by Specht.
Xenox darts in looking for a takedown but Specht gets double underhooks and turns Xenox into the cage.
Specht shoots in but no luck this time.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Xenox darts in looking for a takedown but Specht gets double underhooks and turns Xenox into the cage.
Ken Specht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Specht connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xenox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Specht is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specht shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xenox sprawls well. Xenox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Specht gets slowly back to his feet.
Specht fails to land the takedown.
A head kick from Specht lands but Xenox takes it in his stride.
Specht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xenox but Xenox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xenox dives in and grabs Specht's left leg, looking for a takedown. Specht pushes down on Xenox's head and hops out.
Xenox shoots for a double leg takedown but Specht sprawls well. He's pushed Xenox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Specht lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xenox takes a step back to recover.
Specht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xenox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specht tries to clinch up.
Specht lands with a nice combination. Xenox backs away looking to recover.
Specht shoots in but Xenox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Specht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Specht shoots in for a double leg but Xenox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xenox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Specht moves in looking to clinch but Xenox pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Xenox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Specht did well to prevent Xenox getting side control.
We've been informed that Specht has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Specht wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Specht will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Specht fails with the takedown.
Xenox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Xenox. No joy for Specht on that attempt.
Specht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xenox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Specht somewhat.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Xenox misses with a body kick.
Xenox throws a head kick that misses.
Xenox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Specht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenox misses with a head kick.
Xenox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Specht paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xenox.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xenox shoots in and gets a takedown into Specht's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Xenox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Specht has his takedown stuffed

and Xenox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Specht!

Xenox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xenox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Specht's head.
Xenox keeps the fight on the outside.
Xenox swats away the attempt to clinch by Specht.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Xenox as Specht shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Xenox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xenox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Specht with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Xenox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Specht tries to kick Xenox off but Xenox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenox wants to pass the guard but Specht is defending well.
Xenox prevents Specht from standing back up.
Xenox wants to free his trapped foot but Specht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Specht pushes Xenox off looking to stand but Xenox dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Specht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Specht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four 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.
Specht looks to throw a body kick

so Xenox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Xenox stands up and waves to Specht to follow him.
Specht looks for a takedown but Xenox sprawls well.
As Specht tries to get set, Xenox tries to push him back and clinch up but Specht manages to avoid the attempt.
Xenox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Specht closes the distance looking to clinch

and Xenox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Specht wants to get back to his feet but Xenox passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Specht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Specht!