XF 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Sand (ranked 5562 p4p, 208 weight class) and Blunt Force (ranked 5976 p4p, 128 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sand
vs
Force

225 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Sand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blunt Force!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sand circles away quickly and effectively.
Sand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Force 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.
Sand throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Force distracts Sand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Force landing some decent shots from guard.
Sand looking for a sweep. Not yet Sand, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sand is on top in guard.

Force wants to stand up but Sand is controlling him.

Sand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Force is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Force has escaped and now he's on top!

Sand is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Force frees his head nicely. Oh but Sand has switched to an armbar! Force is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Boris Sand!

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 22123 p4p, 449 weight class) and Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 15979 p4p, 472 weight class). Cruz Dominiguez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Howlett's chin.

Howlett
vs
Dominiguez

179 cm
30
154 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

173 cm
35
147 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cruz Dominiguez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howlett gets caught napping as Dominiguez dives in and scores a takedown. Howlett manages to retain guard.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but Dominiguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Howlett is working an open guard so Dominiguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Howlett throws a right and a left that Dominiguez avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dominiguez! But no joy.
Howlett dives in and grabs Dominiguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominiguez pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.

Dominiguez moves into the clinch successfully.

Dominiguez has Howlett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dominiguez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Howlett tumbling to the mat - Dominiguez dives into Howlett's guard.
Howlett is looking to stand back up but Dominiguez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Howlett.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dominiguez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Howlett to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Howlett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominiguez swivels and escapes.
Dominiguez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Dominiguez has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominiguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominiguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett tries to move into range but Dominiguez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dominiguez! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cruz Dominiguez!

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 1381 p4p, 165 weight class) and Shamil Zavurov (ranked 3178 p4p, 342 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zavurov's choice of entrance music: DMX - The Rain. Shamil Zavurov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Midget
vs
Zavurov

160 cm
38
160 lbs
28 - 17 - 0

175 cm
32
169 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Midget looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zavurov is fending him off so far but Midget persists. Nope, Zavurov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zavurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Zavurov misses the target.
Midget misses with a takedown attempt
and Zavurov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Midget looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov takes a swing at Midget's ribcage but misses.
Midget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Zavurov slams his shin into Midget's torso.
Zavurov thuds his right hand into Midget's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Zavurov finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Zavurov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zavurov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Midget gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zavurov lands a head kick. Midget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zavurov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Midget.
Zavurov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zavurov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zavurov. Midget shrugs it off though.
Zavurov throws a head kick that misses

and Midget counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Midget drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zavurov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zavurov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zavurov!

Midget is looking to regain half guard here but Zavurov keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midget wants to control but Zavurov postures up.
Midget tries to buck Zavurov off but Zavurov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Midget.
Midget is trying to get back to half guard.

Zavurov stands up and beckons Midget to his feet.
Zavurov lands with an uppercut that bounces Midget off the cage and back into range.
Zavurov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zavurov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Midget counters with a takedown into side control.
Midget wants to control but Zavurov is keeping him busy.
Zavurov is looking to get back to his feet here but Midget is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zavurov's back.

Zavurov is trying to defend against the choke here but Midget has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Midget Tightens the hold and Zavurov taps out furiously! Midget displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Midget!

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demento (ranked 3063 p4p, 355 weight class) and Max Onera (ranked 2084 p4p, 271 weight class). Damien Demento looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Demento
vs
Onera

182 cm
32
185 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

196 cm
30
191 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Demento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demento on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Onera thows a leg kick but Demento checks it

and Demento counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Onera wants to get back to full guard.
Demento seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Onera wants to improve his position but Demento is controlling well.
Onera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Onera wants to control but Demento is keeping busy.
Demento prevents Onera from improving his position.
Demento lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onera is looking to control Demento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Onera avoid being mounted?
Onera is holding on to half guard well.
Demento is thwarting Onera's attempts to control the position.

Onera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demento trying to control the action but Onera is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Demento.
Demento missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Demento connects with a nice short shot to Onera's temple.
Demento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Onera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Onera working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Demento has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Onera looking for subs off his back but Demento has passed one foot through into half guard.

Onera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demento pulls his head out easily.
Onera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demento.
Demento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onera is staying active underneath Demento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Onera is pressing down on Demento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Demento is proving a slippery customer.
Demento has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Demento looking to pass the guard.
Demento throwing strikes from guard but Onera blocks nicely.
Onera trying to keep a closed guard but Demento is proving a slippery customer.
Onera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Demento has passed into side control.
Onera is trying to improve his position.

Onera wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Demento has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Onera's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Onera is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Demento!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damien Demento!
Damien Demento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Max Onera spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm getting back in the gym and getting ready for the next fight. I want to wish Frank Dux good luck tonight, CHAMP!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Castillo (ranked 16726 p4p, 583 weight class) and Pablo Juan (ranked 1573 p4p, 206 weight class). Castillo comes to the cage accompanied by Mafia Rap!. Pablo Juan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Castillo's chin.

Castillo
vs
Juan

188 cm
31
210 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

200 cm
24
209 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Juan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Castillo's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Juan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castillo on the side of the head.
Juan fails to land with a series of punches.
Juan misses with a body shot.
Juan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juan throws a right and a left that Castillo avoids nicely.
Juan 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.
A head kick by Castillo - that's a beauty! Juan is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Castillo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Castillo!
Anthony Castillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 2539 p4p, 251 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 2244 p4p, 232 weight class). Alison comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest (I am). Silva has chosen Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alison
vs
Silva

193 cm
31
273 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

192 cm
43
251 lbs
30 - 46 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 46 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alison lands the left hand.
Alison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Alison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Silva gets a double leg takedown into Alison's guard.

Alison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva pushing down on Alison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Alison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alison is looking to improve his position.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alison gets full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Alison is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Alison is retaining full guard.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alison tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Alison can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Alison.
Alison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alison controlling from mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Alison scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?
Alison controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alison prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Alison controlling his opponent.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alison content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alison controlling the pace for now.
Silva can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Alison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Alison forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Alison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Alison.
Alison scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Alison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

Silva is rocked!
Alison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Alison is muscling Silva up against the cage and as Silva bounces back off, Alison cracks him with a huge right hand! Silva crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison is the new heavyweight champion!
Benny Alison very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

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