Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jedrzejczyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Jedrzejczyk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jedrzejczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
Jedrzejczyk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xavier throws a jab when Jedrzejczyk was well out of range.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
A big left from Xavier misses.
Jedrzejczyk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xavier.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Jedrzejczyk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xavier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xavier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk throws a low kick but Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a low kick.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk feints a counter leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xavier doesn't seem bothered though.
Xavier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk misses the shot to the body.
Xavier throws a lazy uppercut
and Jedrzejczyk counters with an inside leg kick.
Xavier throws out a loose jab but Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Xavier connects with a looping right hand.
Jedrzejczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Jedrzejczyk slips the punch.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier throws a good cross that connects.
Jedrzejczyk ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Good shot there by Jedrzejczyk.
Jan Jedrzejczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Xavier moves out of range easily.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab.
Xavier lands a lovely overhand right.
Jedrzejczyk missing with a left hand there. Xavier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xavier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xavier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Xavier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jedrzejczyk back to the cage. Xavier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier throws a right and a left that Jedrzejczyk avoids nicely.
Jedrzejczyk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
A head kick misses from Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight right hand.
Xavier throws a hook but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the head kick by Xavier.
Xavier misses with a right hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with an outside leg kick.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Jedrzejczyk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xavier walks into a stiff left hand from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk slips under a jab.
Jedrzejczyk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xavier is out of range.
It looked like Xavier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Jedrzejczyk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jedrzejczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a jab to the head.
Jedrzejczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier tries to bum rush Jedrzejczyk with a series of wild strikes but Jedrzejczyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jedrzejczyk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a jab.
Jedrzejczyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xavier misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk slips a straight right by Xavier.#T1#
Jedrzejczyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xavier misses with a left hand
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a thumping low kick.
Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jedrzejczyk. That's going to slow Xavier down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jedrzejczyk.
Xavier misses with a lunging right hand
and Jedrzejczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jedrzejczyk keeps Xavier at a distance using the push kick.
Jedrzejczyk tries to score with a low kick but Xavier moves his leg out of the way.
Jedrzejczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a leg kick. Xavier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xavier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk lands a head kick. Xavier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk slips a jab from Xavier.#KD2#
Jedrzejczyk lands a left and a right that sends Xavier crashing to the canvas! Jedrzejczyk dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Jedrzejczyk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Xavier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Xavier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jedrzejczyk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Xavier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jedrzejczyk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Xavier? #T3#
Jedrzejczyk breaks from Xavier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jedrzejczyk looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Xavier covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jan Jedrzejczyk thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC 59 Murhaa vs Choo
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Xavier is out of range.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Diaz cracks Xavier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Xavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vape Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xavier.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xavier cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a body shot. #TD#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##SUB#
Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Xavier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Diaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Xavier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diaz's body to avoid the submission. Diaz has instead reached around Xavier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vape Diaz!
Vape Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: IFC MW 31 Choo vs Brawler
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Fortytwo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
Fortytwo lands with an uppercut that bounces Xavier off the cage and back into range.
Fortytwo tries to clinch
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortytwo swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
Fortytwo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Fortytwo.#CL2#
Fortytwo pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortytwo misses with some punches.
Xavier avoiding damage as Fortytwo throws knees to the body. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Fortytwo.
Fortytwo scores with a head kick.
Fortytwo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortytwo can pounce on him.
Fortytwo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortytwo moves to clinch but Xavier breaks away
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Fortytwo is rocked!#T1#
Xavier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortytwo is still on wobbly legs! Can Xavier finish him?
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xavier counters with a big right hand! Oh Fortytwo is in trouble here! Xavier follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!
The defeated One Fortytwo had this to say: 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Xavier throws a right and a left that Bogard avoids nicely.
Bogard scores with a spinning back kick!
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bogard scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Bogard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Bogard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bogard passes Xavier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bogard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Bogard seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bogard is trying to control. Xavier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bogard prevents Xavier from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Bogard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bogard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xavier keeps working. #T3#
Bogard is thwarting Xavier's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Xavier is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Bogard has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Xavier is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC MW 25 Butabi vs Koniu
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson works over Xavier's head and body with a nice combination.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Xavier.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Xavier improves position.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Jefferson rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Xavier.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Xavier improves position.
Jefferson prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson defending well as Xavier loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Xavier shakes it off.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Xavier.#T2#
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xavier. That did some damage!
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Xavier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Xavier sets himself, and Jefferson steps forward looking for the clinch! Xavier avoids it this time.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xavier.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Xavier counters with a right hand to the body.
Xavier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferson thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Xavier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Jefferson slips a jab from Xavier.#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
A short right from Jefferson. #BC#
Xavier manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Jefferson. #T4#
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Xavier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Xavier connects with the punch.
Jefferson catches Xavier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Xavier misses.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Xavier should have avoided that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jefferson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xavier sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xavier staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xavier is looking for a counter combo.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Xavier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xavier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson tries to clinch
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson switches off momentarily and Xavier cracks him with a monster right hand! Jefferson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Xavier dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Xavier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: IFC 45 - Tower V Murha
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Schultz does no damage.
Schultz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schultz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xavier throws a poor cross that misses
and Schultz counters with a left and a right that stings Xavier.
Schultz looks to land a combination. Xavier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Xavier misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xavier, as that shot connected.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
Schultz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz fails with the takedown
and Xavier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Schultz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Schultz is rocked!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schultz.
Schultz is still in real trouble! Can Xavier finish him?#SUB2#
Schultz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schultz seems to have recovered his senses.
Xavier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xavier is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Schultz is working to tighten his grip on Xavier's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Xavier has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Schultz is really squeezing tight and eventually Xavier passes out! Schultz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunter Schultz!
Gunter Schultz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Xavier swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with a low kick, right behind Xavier 's knee.
Joao Vitor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier is looking to counter punch.
Entei needs to keep his hands up - Xavier had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Entei misses.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.#T1#
Entei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Entei jabs at Xavier's body.
A jab from Xavier misses.
Xavier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Entei counters with a head kick.
Xavier looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
Entei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xavier misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Entei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xavier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entei counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Entei flicks out a counter leg kick but Xavier steps away.
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Entei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entei stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Xavier jabs Entei right on the nose. Entei blinks but takes it well.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Entei shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Xavier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xavier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Entei circles away quickly and effectively.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Xavier avoids it with no problem.
Xavier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Entei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xavier at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Entei has Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Xavier on the inside. #BC#
Xavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Entei was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xavier misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Xavier misses the jab.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Entei feints a counter leg kick.
Xavier throws a right hand that misses
and Entei counters with a left to the body.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Entei saw that one coming.
Entei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier lands a really nice looking cross but Entei seems unphased.
Entei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
Xavier scores with a punch to the head.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Xavier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Entei takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Xavier avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Entei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xavier rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Xavier misses its intended target. #CL2#
Entei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Entei lands a body shot.
Xavier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Entei misses with a punch to the body. #T2##BC#
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Xavier misses with a double jab
and Entei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xavier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei scores with a head kick.
Entei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei moves away from the strike by Xavier. #T3#
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Entei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Entei moves into the clinch.
Xavier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xavier lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Xavier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xavier lunges at Entei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Entei's hand.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei lands a body shot. #T4#
Xavier tries to bum rush Entei with a series of wild strikes but Entei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Xavier's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Entei slips under a jab.
Xavier misses with a left hand
and Entei counters with a body kick that stops Xavier in his tracks momentarily.
Entei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei scores with a body shot.
Entei slips under a jab from Xavier.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Xavier avoids it with no problem.
Xavier throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Vitor Xavier will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xavier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Xavier's head.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xavier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Entei saw that one coming.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei works Xavier's body with a nice hook.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Entei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xavier misses with a looping right.#T1#
A left lands for Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Xavier throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Entei lands with a slapping head kick.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Xavier lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Entei thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Xavier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Entei scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei throws a body kick that misses.
Xavier throws a hook but Entei avoids it easily.
Entei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Entei.
Entei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xavier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Entei sizes up Xavier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Xavier backs off Entei throws a huge counter combo but Xavier manages to avoid it all.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier throws a lazy uppercut
and Entei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Entei lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.#CL2#
Entei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xavier tries to break free but Entei pushes him back against the cage.
Xavier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier seems to have got his legs back now.
Xavier is working Entei over against the cage.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Entei prevents a body shot from Xavier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entei tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Xavier tries to circle away but Entei has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xavier.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei tries a body shot but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Entei.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Entei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!
Harry Entei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KFC: Farewell 310k
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Basket Case fails with the takedown
and Xavier counters with a left to the body.
Basket Case scores with a jab to the head.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basket Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Basket Case 's head but Basket Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake Basket Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basket Case staying out of range there.
Basket Case misses with a body punch
and Basket Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Basket Case shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Basket Case 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Xavier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . 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.
Basket Case doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Basket Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Basket Case .
Basket Case has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Basket Case scores with the left hand. Xavier knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Basket Case is looking to slow Xavier down with leg kicks.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Basket Case looking to score a takedown here. Xavier is defending well but Basket Case drives through and ends up in Xavier's guard.
Basket Case slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basket Case working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Basket Case is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Basket Case passes into half guard.
Xavier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Basket Case passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Basket Case scoring with punches and elbows.
Basket Case remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Xavier stops Basket Case from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Basket Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xavier, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Basket Case trying to control the position but Xavier is working away. #SUB#
Basket Case wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xavier, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Basket Case working away.#SUB#
Basket Case tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Basket Case trying to control the position but Xavier is working away.
Basket Case tries to move into full mount but can't pass Xavier's legs.
Xavier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Basket Case 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.
#R2#
Basket Case closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xavier circles away.
Basket Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Basket Case shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Basket Case slips under a jab from Xavier.#TD#
Basket Case dives in and scores a takedown into Xavier's guard.#SUB#
Basket Case is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Basket Case controlling from the top position.
Drake Basket Case overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Basket Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basket Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Basket Case is proving a slippery customer.
Basket Case sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xavier's guard. #SUB#
Basket Case looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
Basket Case prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Xavier pushes Basket Case off looking to stand but Basket Case dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying to work for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Basket Case lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Xavier wants to improve his position but Basket Case is controlling well. #SUB#
Basket Case is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Basket Case eventually gives up the hold.
Xavier has a hand on Basket Case 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Basket Case takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Basket Case takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4##SUB#
Xavier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Basket Case .
Xavier can't escape the position. #SUB#
Basket Case is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Xavier is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Basket Case !
After the fight, Drake Basket Case was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KFC: Going Global
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Xavier scores with a body shot.
Xavier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xavier.
Snyder throws the kick towards the body but Xavier avoids it.#TD2#
Snyder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xavier to the mat! Xavier manages to get full guard. #ES#
Xavier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Snyder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snyder tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Snyder moves out of range as Xavier strikes.
Snyder slips a straight right by Xavier.
Snyder wants to counter the offense by Xavier and move into the clinch position.
Snyder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xavier throws a shot to the body.
Xavier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xavier lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Wilson Snyder has been cut.
Snyder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Xavier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snyder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snyder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Snyder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snyder wants to clinch
enabling Xavier to counter with a crisp jab.
Xavier connects with a jab.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder misses with a takedown attempt - Xavier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xavier is looking to counter punch.
Snyder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Xavier avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder is looking to clinch.
It looked like Xavier was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snyder.
Xavier scores with a nice head shot.
Snyder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.
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!
Xavier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xavier tests Snyder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Xavier.
Snyder has his takedown stuffed
and Snyder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Snyder.#T3#
Xavier jabs Snyder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snyder looks winded!
Xavier cracks Snyder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snyder throws a right hand that misses
and Xavier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It looks like Xavier has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice cross by Xavier.
Xavier leaves Snyder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Xavier cracks Snyder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Snyder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Xavier finish him? #ROC#
Snyder is rocked!
Wilson Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snyder leaves his chin hanging out and Xavier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Snyder crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: KFC: Defended
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Xavier misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn is looking to chop away at Xavier's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Rijn!
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Xavier misses with a hook
and Van Rijn counters with a big head kick but Xavier shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn tries to land a leg kick but Xavier saw it coming and moves away.
Van Rijn lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
Xavier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn cracks Xavier on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Xavier falls backwards against the cage. Van Rijn follows up with more strikes that drop Xavier to his knees. Van Rijn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Xavier! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Leonard looks for a takedown but Xavier sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leonard is defended easily by Xavier.
Leonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xavier is fending him off so far but Leonard persists. Nope, Xavier circles away and we're back to standing.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murphy Leonard.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Murphy Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier misses the jab.#TD2#
Leonard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leonard trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Leonard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xavier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leonard is controlling him. #T1#
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Leonard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leonard is stalling in the full guard.
Xavier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Leonard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leonard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Xavier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Leonard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xavier lands a body punch. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier missing with a left hand there. Leonard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leonard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xavier slaps away a takedown attempt from Leonard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Leonard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Xavier is trying to escape the position but Leonard is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Leonard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Leonard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Xavier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Leonard is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Xavier looks calm but he's in trouble here. Leonard gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Xavier is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Leonard lets go of the hold and Xavier can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murphy Leonard!
An out of breath Murphy Leonard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Xavier as Samaritan shoots in.
Samaritan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xavier works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Samaritan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xavier did well to prevent Samaritan getting side control.#ES#
Xavier pushes Samaritan off and gets back to his feet.
Xavier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samaritan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xavier lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Xavier forces Samaritan back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samaritan is defended easily by Xavier.
Samaritan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Samaritan has his takedown stuffed
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Savage Samaritan.
Xavier lands a nice hook to Samaritan's body. Samaritan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xavier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samaritan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xavier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samaritan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xavier pinned against the cage. Xavier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Xavier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Samaritan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xavier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Samaritan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xavier walks away with a smile on his face. Samaritan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Xavier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samaritan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Xavier to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Xavier clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xavier.
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!
A short body shot lands from Xavier as the two fighters clinch.
Xavier cracks Samaritan with a nice body shot.
Samaritan looks winded!
Xavier lands a hook that snaps the head of Samaritan backwards.
Samaritan is trying to pull guard but Xavier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samaritan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier presses Samaritan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xavier gets underhooks to prevent Samaritan's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Xavier.
Xavier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier cracks Samaritan with a nice body shot.
Xavier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Xavier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Xavier as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Xavier moves into range and clinches up with Samaritan.
Xavier stalling.
Xavier lands a left hand.
Samaritan takes a shot to the head.
Xavier lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Xavier. #BC#
Xavier manages to break the clinch.
Xavier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samaritan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xavier connects with a right hand. Samaritan shakes it off.#ROC#
Samaritan is rocked!#KD#
Xavier feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samaritan sprawling to the canvas! Samaritan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xavier finish him?!
Samaritan is still on wobbly legs! Can Xavier finish him?
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!#CL#
Xavier clinches up against the cage.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier lands a hook that snaps the head of Samaritan backwards.
Samaritan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xavier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Samaritan! Xavier dives in looking to finish! Samaritan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: TIT 77 - Fury v Omega
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Xavier is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chan misses its target.
Xavier blocks a jab.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Xavier counters with a two punch combo.
Chan scores with the left hand. Xavier knows he should have avoided that one.
Xavier slips a straight right by Chan.
Xavier throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xavier was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan throws the left hand but Xavier avoids the punch easily.
Chan misses with a straight right.
Xavier wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Xavier misses with an uppercut
and Chan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Xavier moved out of range nicely.
Chan misses with a hook.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier. #T1#
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Good shot there by Chan.
Chan jabs Xavier to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Chan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Xavier sprawling to the canvas! Xavier rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chan finish him?! #ROC#
Xavier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joao Vitor Xavier has been cut.
Lirik Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan finds Xavier's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Xavier flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Chan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Xavier will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lirik Chan!

Event: TIT 72 - Baby v Booker III
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Burger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Xavier quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Xavier is trying to control Burger's posture. Burger takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Xavier! Burger is rotating here... this could be the end... Xavier is out! Burger has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brazilian Burger!
Brazilian Burger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TIT 67 - Danger v DeVito
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard throws a hook but Xavier avoids it easily.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Bastard slips the punch.
Bastard throws a right hand that Xavier ducks under and follows up with a left that Xavier also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Xavier. #CL#
Xavier forces Bastard back against the cage and clinches.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Xavier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard takes a shot to the head.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier lands a nice uppercut.
Xavier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Xavier prevents Bastard from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier lands a body punch.
Bastard is trying to break free.
Xavier lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Xavier drives through and clinches with Bastard against the cage.
Xavier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xavier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bastard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xavier's elbow.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Xavier. #T2#
Xavier working aggressively here.
Xavier lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Xavier - that landed with a thud.
Xavier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xavier tries a body shot but Bastard blocks it. #BC#
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Xavier cracks Bastard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xavier.
Bastard lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.#T3#
Bastard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Xavier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xavier walks into a straight right hand from Bastard.
Xavier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Xavier is out of range.
Xavier slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Bastard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Xavier finish him?
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Xavier has managed to clinch.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Xavier has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Xavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bastard cracks Xavier with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Xavier falls to his knees and Bastard doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazy Bastard!
A victorious Lazy Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TIT - Blubb v Kromog
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Xavier scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one.
Xavier misses with a looping left.
Rutherford shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rutherford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xavier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Rutherford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xavier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a chopping leg kick but Xavier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Xavier. #T1#
Xavier defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Xavier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutherford in his tracks.
Rutherford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Rutherford is rocked!
Xavier fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rutherford to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rutherford looks to clinch but Xavier throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rutherford taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: TIT 59
Date: Oct 16, 2017

#R1#
Xavier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xavier throws a body punch but Battock moves out of range.
Battock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Xavier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battock doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away. #CL#
Battock forces Xavier back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xavier.
Battock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier tries to work over Battock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Battock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock blocks an uppercut.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Battock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xavier's efforts to push away.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Battock on the inside. #T2#
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier working hard to break the clinch.
Xavier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battock prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock lands a right hand.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.#T3#
Xavier stalling.
Xavier misses with some punches.
Xavier throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier tries to break free but Battock pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Battock.
Xavier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock blocks a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as Battock controls the action.
Xavier tries to break the clinch but Battock is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Xavier. #T4#
Xavier tries to stall but Battock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Battock has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Xavier.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Xavier slowing the pace effectively.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Xavier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.#BC2#
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Battock dominated that round.
That's time! Battock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Battock feints a jab promting Xavier to slip. Battock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Xavier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Joao Vitor Xavier has been cut.
Battock scores with a leg kick.
Battock throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock scores with a nice strike.
Battock tries to clinch up.#CL#
Xavier tries to keep at a distance but Battock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xavier tries to work over Battock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Battock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Battock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crunch! Battock slams his shin into Xavier's torso.
Xavier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Battock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
Battock moves out of range of the strikes.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xavier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battock tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Battock drives through and clinches with Xavier against the cage.
Xavier is looking to break free of the clinch but Battock has double underhooks.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands. #T2#
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battock.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Battock working aggressively here.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
A hook to the body from Xavier.
Battock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battock.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battock.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land. #T3#
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Xavier working hard to break the clinch.
Xavier tries to stall but Battock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battock lands a hook that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Xavier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier takes a shot to the head.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier is stalling here. #T4#
Battock lands with a short shot to the head.
Xavier lands a shot to the body.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battock's elbow.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Xavier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Xavier throws a punch but it's blocked by Battock.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xavier gets through Battock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head.
Battock keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xavier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Battock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor Xavier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Battock lands with a cross. #ROC#
Xavier is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
John Battock is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Battock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Battock finish him?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xavier!
Xavier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Battock. That one must have hurt.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.
Battock tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xavier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battock with a body shot.
Xavier throws a body punch but Battock moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Battock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Battock sizes up Xavier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xavier misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock lands a front kick.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Battock's head but Battock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
Xavier stuns Battock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Battock feints and then cracks Xavier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xavier down.
Battock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Battock tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Battock.
A slow jab from Xavier misses its intended target.
Battock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier throws a series of punches but Battock avoids them all with ease.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Battock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
Battock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xavier.#CL#
Battock moves into range and clinches up with Xavier.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier. #T2#
Battock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battock.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Battock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battock up against the cage.
Xavier tries a body shot but Battock blocks it. #T3#
Xavier tries a body shot but Battock blocks it.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch but Battock keeps him there for the moment.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier misses with some punches.
Xavier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Battock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Battock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battock up against the cage.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier has a couple of punches blocked by Battock.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier scores with a shot to the side of Battock's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Battock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor Xavier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Battock wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
Battock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xavier manages to circle out of the way.
Battock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Battock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Battock rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock lands with a right to the head.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Xavier swings wildly with an uppercut but Battock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battock lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Xavier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xavier.
Xavier working hard to break the clinch.
Battock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xavier is trying to push Battock away but Battock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Battock misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Battock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier stalling against the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Xavier - that landed with a thud.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Battock is controlling him.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Battock on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Xavier's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Xavier drops to his knees and Battock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Battock!
John Battock retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, John Battock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TIT 55 - Bartlett v Proux
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Fawce dives in for a single leg takedown but Xavier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xavier cracks Fawce with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fawce misses with a takedown
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fawce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xavier tries to avoid it but Fawce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xavier to the ground. Xavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Fawce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier punishes Fawce's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Xavier.
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier lands with a nice body punch.
Fawce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fawce shoots for a double leg takedown but Xavier sprawls well. He's pushed Fawce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Xavier misses.
Xavier's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xavier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Xavier throws a head kick but Fawce moves out of range.
Joao Vitor Xavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fawce is defended easily by Xavier.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fawce manages to avoid it.
Xavier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fawce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fawce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Xavier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawce.
Fawce was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xavier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fawce appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fawce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier lands a jab to Fawce's midsection.#T2#
Fawce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xavier.
Xavier scores with a punch to the head.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier lands a jab to Fawce's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier lands with a straight right. Fawce didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Xavier there.
Xavier lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Fawce is rocked!
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fawce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fawce walks straight into a right hand from Xavier - that's dropped him! Xavier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Fawce from any more punishment! Fawce complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: TIT 49 - Glass v Snow II
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Xavier gets tackled into the cage by Urquiza. Urquiza maintains the clinch.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urquiza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urquiza taking a breather.
Urquiza throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Good body shot from Urquiza.
Xavier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xavier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urquiza trying to stall but Xavier improves his position.
Urquiza throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Xavier lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Xavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urquiza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xavier moves away.
Xavier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Urquiza's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xavier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urquiza's hands.
Urquiza tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Xavier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urquiza looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Urquiza doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away. #T1#
Urquiza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urquiza wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urquiza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xavier throws a right hand that Urquiza ducks under and follows up with a left that Urquiza also avoids with ease.
Urquiza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xavier.
Urquiza tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Urquiza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Urquiza.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Urquiza tries to clinch
and Urquiza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urquiza wants to clinch.
Urquiza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urquiza ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Justo Jose Urquiza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urquiza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urquiza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Xavier. #T3##CL#
Urquiza clinches up against the cage.
Xavier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xavier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xavier is leaning against Urquiza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier lands a jab.#ROC2#
Urquiza is rocked!
Xavier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urquiza counters with a stiff right hand.
Urquiza doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Urquiza tries to clinch up but Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
Xavier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urquiza doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Xavier there.
Urquiza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urquiza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xavier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Xavier misses
and Urquiza counters with a series of strikes. Xavier will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urquiza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Urquiza fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Xavier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urquiza tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xavier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urquiza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urquiza tries to clinch up.
Urquiza misses with a looping right.
Urquiza doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Urquiza tries to clinch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Xavier lands a glancing blow to the side of Urquiza's head.
Urquiza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xavier lands a jab to the head.
Xavier fails to land with a series of punches.
Xavier looks to land a right hand but Urquiza moved out of range.
Urquiza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
Xavier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Urquiza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Vitor Xavier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Xavier.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urquiza manages to avoid it.
Urquiza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Urquiza wants to clinch but Xavier slips to the side
and Xavier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urquiza tries to clinch up but Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urquiza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Urquiza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Urquiza moves into the clinch successfully.
Urquiza tries a body shot but Xavier blocks it.
Urquiza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urquiza seems to have got his legs back now.
Xavier tries to circle away but Urquiza has him pinned against the cage.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xavier has Urquiza pressed against the cage.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xavier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urquizas head. #T1#
Xavier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urquiza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Urquiza struggles to land a body shot inside as Xavier controls his hands.
Xavier is struggling to control the position.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Urquiza controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Xavier.
Xavier blocks a body shot from Urquiza.
Urquiza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joao Vitor Xavier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urquiza misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier lands with a left to the head.
Urquiza swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Urquiza.
Xavier throws a shot to the body.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xavier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Urquiza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Xavier.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Xavier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urquiza doesn't seem phased though.
Xavier lands a jab.
Urquiza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xavier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Urquiza does no damage. #T3#
Xavier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urquiza's hands.
Xavier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xavier lands with a good body shot.
Joao Vitor Xavier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urquiza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
Urquiza is looking to clinch.
Urquiza tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Xavier looks to land a combination but Urquiza avoids it well.
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
Urquiza takes one to the chin there.
Xavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xavier throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Urquiza doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Urquiza darts in trying to clinch
and Xavier counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Xavier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xavier throws an off balance right hand
and Urquiza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urquiza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urquiza wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Xavier throws out a counter right but Urquiza avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Urquiza scores with a four punch combination!
Urquiza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urquiza.
A little jabbing left from Xavier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urquiza throws a right hand that Xavier ducks under and follows up with a left that Xavier also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Xavier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urquiza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Xavier has knocked Urquiza down with a huge combo! Xavier steps away and waves a wobbly Urquiza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Xavier pounces like a tiger and cracks Urquiza with a vicious hook! Urquiza is down but not out! Xavier follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: TIT 44 - Baby v Chow
Date: Sep 11, 2017

#R1#
Albino slips under a jab.
Xavier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Albino misses
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xavier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xavier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Albino avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Albino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Albino takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Xavier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albino staying out of range there.
Albino scores with the left hand. Xavier knows he should have avoided that one.
Albino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xavier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Albino.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Albino connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Albino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xavier ducks under a wild hook from Albino.
Xavier avoids the body shot from Albino.
Albino misses the jab.
Albino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Albino misses with a straight right.
Albino lands a right hook to the body.
Albino scores with a jab. Xavier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albino lands a really nice looking cross but Xavier seems unphased.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albino walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Xavier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Albino swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Xavier's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). African Albino!
An out of breath and clearly excited African Albino thanked Ace of Spades Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TIT 41 Battock v Fawce
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Xavier stuns Rutherford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xavier misses with a hook #TD#
and Rutherford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xavier!
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rutherford has an Americana. Xavier didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rutherford is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rutherford hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Rutherford!
A very excited looking Mike Rutherford 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.

Event: TIT 36 - Battock v Chan
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzberry throws a jab but it's blocked by Xavier. #TD#
Fitzberry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzberry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fitzberry scoring with punches from side control.
Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fitzberry scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry working the ground and pound.
Fitzberry cracks Xavier with a big elbow. #SU#
Fitzberry decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xavier to his feet.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Fitzberry throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Xavier.
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzberry misses with a combination
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
Xavier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Xavier.
Fitzberry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Fitzberry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler Fitzberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzberry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzberry scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Fitzberry is rocked!
Fitzberry tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Oh Fitzberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Xavier flashes Fitzberry a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fitzberry's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fitzberry crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Xavier punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: TIT 34 - Fury v Haymon
Date: Aug 21, 2017

#R1#
Xavier misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Xavier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joao Vitor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier sizes up Fisher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Fisher looking to score a takedown here. Xavier is defending well but Fisher drives through and ends up in Xavier's guard.
Fisher controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fisher on the ground.
Xavier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Fisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher preventing the sweep. #T1#
Fisher passes Xavier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher slows the pace down in half guard.
Xavier trying to control from the bottom.
Fisher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Fisher is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Xavier is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Fisher!
Ray Fisher tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TIT 29 - Riberio v Blubb
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Chan. Beautiful body shot.
Chan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A shot to the body from Chan misses
enabling Xavier to counter with a crisp jab.
Chan scores with a body shot.
Chan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xavier throws out the jab.
Chan takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Xavier throws a big counter combination but Chan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Xavier throws a lazy uppercut
and Xavier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xavier looks to land a right hand but Chan moved out of range.
Chan misses with a hook. Xavier ducked under it nicely.
Chan slips under a jab from Xavier.
A left lands for Chan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier walks into a stiff left hand from Chan.
Xavier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xavier misses with the combination.
Chan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chan jabs at Xavier's body.#T1#
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan jabs Xavier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.
Chan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
A jab from Chan misses.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Chan! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lirik Chan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Xavier looks to throw the jab but Blair is out of range.
Xavier throws a hook but Blair blocks it.
Blair looks to score with a jab to the body but Xavier is just out of range.
Good exchange - Blair coming out on top.
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Blair saw that one coming.
Blair misses with a left hand
and Xavier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blair lands with a nice body punch.
Blair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xavier lands with an overhand left.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blair digs a good body shot into Xavier's ribs.
Blair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Xavier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xavier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Blair misses. #T1#
Xavier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blair.
Xavier throws the left hand but Blair avoids the punch easily.
Xavier throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Xavier lands.
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blair doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blair with a jab.
Blair staying out of range there.
Blair stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blair manages to avoid it.
Xavier slips a straight right by Blair.
Xavier lands a body shot.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blair moves away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier misses with a looping right.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Blair slips the punch.
Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blair.
The fighters circling - Xavier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xavier scores with a decent looking hook.
Blair works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xavier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier throws a hook but Blair avoids it easily.
Blair lands with a nice body punch.
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blair throws a jab but it's blocked by Xavier.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Blair's head but Blair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Xavier throws a hook but Blair avoids it easily.
Blair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Xavier misses with an uppercut
and Blair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Blair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blair.
Xavier misses with a hook. Blair ducked under it nicely.
Xavier throws the left hand but Blair avoids the punch easily.
Blair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xavier walks into a stiff left hand from Blair.
Blair throws a series of punches but Xavier moves out of range. #T4#
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier lands with a nice combination. Blair backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Blair is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Blair has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blair walks straight into a right hand from Xavier - that's dropped him! Xavier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Blair from any more punishment! Blair complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Lora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xavier pinned against the cage. Xavier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xavier lands a jab to the head.
Lora's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lora's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xavier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lora.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lora tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier cracks Lora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lora fails with the takedown
and Xavier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Lora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xavier duly obliges.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lora has his takedown stuffed
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Lora is rocked!
Xavier cracks Lora with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lora tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Xavier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lora is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!
Joao Vitor Xavier is the new welterweight champion!

Event: GH2: Snow vs Acid
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Xavier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier lands a glancing blow to the side of Miz's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Joan Miz has been cut.
Xavier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Xavier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miz tries to clinch up but Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
Miz wants to clinch
enabling Xavier to counter with a crisp jab.
Xavier with a hook.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Xavier cracks Miz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miz tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Miz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Xavier throws out a loose jab but Miz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Miz.
Miz slips under a jab from Xavier.
Miz is looking to counter punch.
Xavier misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Miz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miz misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Xavier counters by moving into the clinch.
Miz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xavier wants to break free but Miz has control.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Miz letting Xavier take a breather here.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch but Miz keeps him there for the moment.
Xavier lands a hook that snaps the head of Miz backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Xavier.
Xavier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xavier presses Miz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xavier presses Miz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xavier just leaning against Miz, taking a breather.
Miz misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier cracks Miz with a nice body shot.
Xavier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miz misses with some punches.
Xavier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miz.
Xavier is working Miz over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Xavier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miz misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miz.
Miz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Xavier.
Miz is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Xavier. #T3#
Xavier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Xavier.
Xavier lands a shot to the body.
Xavier lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Xavier.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miz keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xavier lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Xavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Xavier does it's job there.
Xavier lands a nice looking body shot.
Xavier throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier scores with a hook.
Miz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xavier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xavier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miz drops his hands momentarily and Xavier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Miz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xavier cracks Miz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xavier scores with a jab.
Miz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Miz is rocked!
Joan Miz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier throws a jab but it's blocked by Miz.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xavier with a jab.
Miz tries to clinch
and Xavier counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miz there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Vitor Xavier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Miz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Miz gets tackled into the cage by Xavier. Xavier maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Xavier - that landed with a thud.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Miz.
Xavier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier tries to break the clinch but Miz is controlling the position.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch but Miz keeps him there for the moment.
Xavier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Xavier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xavier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xavier lands with a right hand.
Xavier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miz. Miz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier connects with a looping right hand.
Xavier throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Xavier lands a left and a right that send Miz crashing to the mat, dazed. Xavier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Miz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Joan Miz's cut is getting worse.
Miz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BOOM! Xavier lands a beautiful left hook that drops Miz. Miz tries to recover but Xavier is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Miz lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Xavier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Xavier's head back.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xavier.#CL2#
Xavier drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Xavier gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Xavier has double underhooks. #BC2#
Xavier breaks from the clinch.
Xavier misses with a left hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Xavier looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Xavier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stephen King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from King.
King throws a shot from downtown. Xavier moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Xavier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xavier back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Xavier is rocked!
Xavier throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Xavier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Xavier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xavier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.
Xavier misses with a body shot.
Joao Vitor Xavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xavier.#CUT2#
It looks like Stephen King has been cut.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King walks into a jab.
King looks to land a combination but Xavier avoids it well.
King looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Xavier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
King is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Xavier swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Vitor Xavier!

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