PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 201 p4p, 612 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 29 p4p, 75 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Xe
vs
MBaku

190 cm
26
265
14 - 5 - 0

198 cm
27
246
15 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku throws a combination that misses
and MBaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Xe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MBaku is trying to defend but Xe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MBaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MBaku moves into full guard.
MBaku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe is trying to get back to full guard.

MBaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe regains full guard. Nicely done.
MBaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
Xe trying to strike off his back.
Xe looking to hit a scissor sweep but MBaku is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Xe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

MBaku is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MBaku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Xe.
MBaku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xe is now in half guard.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Xe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MBaku trying to control here.

MBaku actively working from the bottom here.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xe slips a nice elbow through MBaku's hands, connecting with MBaku's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xe throws a strike but MBaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MBaku keeping full guard, as Xe tries to pass.
Xe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MBaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MBaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xe is looking to work some ground and pound but MBaku has wrist control.
MBaku is trying to keep Xe in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MBaku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Xe postures up and lands a big shot to MBaku's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MBaku lands the left hand.
MBaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xe avoids it really well and circles away.
Xe blocks a jab.
Xe connects with a body shot.
MBaku throws the left hand but Xe avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Xe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MBaku.
Good standup being displayed there by Xe as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Xe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MBaku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Xe lands a couple of digs.
MBaku working a defensive guard but Xe manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to regain half guard here but Xe keeps moving and retains side control.
MBaku felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Check out the look on Xe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
MBaku tries to buck Xe off but Xe is having none of it.
Xe lands a few punches from side control.
MBaku is looking for a sweep.
Xe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Xe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xe working the head with strikes.

MBaku is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe scores with punches from side control.
MBaku is still in real trouble! Can Xe finish him?
Xe is trying to move to mount but MBaku reverses beautifully and ends up in Xe's guard.

Xe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MBaku has picked Xe up and slammed him! Xe can't keep hold of the triangle and MBaku manages to pass to side control!
MBaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Xe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Xe working MBaku over with strikes.
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MBaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MBaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MBaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MBaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xe scoring with some ground and pound.

MBaku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xe has passed into half guard!
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to control Xe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MBaku avoid being mounted?
Xe drops an elbow to the side of MBaku's head.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MBaku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MBaku wants to control but Xe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MBaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that second round.
That's time! Xe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for MBaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MBaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xe. MBaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xe counters with a left to the body.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MBaku as he avoids it easily.
MBaku shoots in looking for a takedown but Xe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MBaku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku misses with a straight right.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
Xe connects with the punch.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
MBaku misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by MBaku - just one landing.
Xe scores with a hook to the body. MBaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Xe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MBaku goes for a double leg but Xe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xe continues to drive forward.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Xe scores with a nice head shot.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MBaku.
MBaku staying out of range there.

MBaku throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MBaku is in Xe's guard.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku wants to pass the guard but Xe is keeping the position.
Xe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xe working some strikes from top position.
Xe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xe won't allow MBaku to sweep him here.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xe works over MBaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Xe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xe tries to move into full mount but can't pass MBaku's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
MBaku tries to bench press Xe off him but Xe keeps the position.
MBaku is trying to control Xe's posture but Xe avoids it.
Madik MBaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and MBaku works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Professor Xe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Xe seems to be working for a kimura but MBaku defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Xe.
Xe scores with a big shot! MBaku's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save MBaku! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Our winner, Professor Xe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.