PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 1621 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Professor Xe (ranked 239 p4p, 217 weight class). Ubungu Bamboo Face has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bamboo Face
vs
Xe

205 cm
33
285
19 - 15 - 0

190 cm
33
265
21 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ubungu Bamboo Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor Xe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Xe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bamboo Face.
Xe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook. Xe ducked under it nicely.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamboo Face shoots for a double leg takedown but Xe sprawls well. He's pushed Bamboo Face's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xe lands a body shot.
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up.
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Xe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.

Xe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bamboo Face's guard.
Bamboo Face has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xe has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamboo Face tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe grinds an elbow into Bamboo Face's temple.
Xe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bamboo Face some visible discomfort.
Xe trying to control the action but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Xe lands a nice forearm strike.
Bamboo Face looking for a sweep but Xe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xe avoids the attempt from Bamboo Face to control.
Bamboo Face regains half guard.
Xe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xe works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe in side control, throwing shots but Bamboo Face defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bamboo Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bamboo Face is looking to regain half guard here but Xe keeps moving and retains side control.
Bamboo Face defending against the ground and pound.
Xe trying to control the action but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Xe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bamboo Face is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face struggling a bit here.
Xe throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe is working Bamboo Face over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bamboo Face tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Xe postures up.
Xe is chipping away with strikes.
Xe gets to mount! Bamboo Face was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Xe trying to control but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Xe cracks Bamboo Face with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Xe working away from the top, dropping strikes.

It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Xe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bamboo Face is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xe raining down shots from the mount!

Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bamboo Face tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamboo Face is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xe landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's time! Bamboo Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Xe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bamboo Face back to the cage. Xe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Xe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Bamboo Face was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xe.
Xe throws a body punch but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Xe just misses with a punch to the body.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe misses with a two punch combination.

Xe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bamboo Face to the ground. Xe is now in Bamboo Face's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe prevents Bamboo Face from getting back to his feet.
Xe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bamboo Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bamboo Face trying to keep a closed guard but Xe is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xe thinking.
Xe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Bamboo Face.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Bamboo Face missing with a left hand there. Xe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Bamboo Face catches Xe right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Bamboo Face misses with a few strikes there.
Xe throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xe throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
Xe lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Xe misses.
Bamboo Face stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xe misses with a wild body shot.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Xe manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face stuffs the takedown attempt from Xe. Xe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bamboo Face defending well as Xe loads up on a big left hand.
Professor Xe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Xe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xe lands a slapping body shot.
Xe throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Bamboo Face misses the jab.
Bamboo Face takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xe connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a series of punches.
Xe throws a shot to the body.
Xe digs a good body shot into Bamboo Face's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bamboo Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe cracks Bamboo Face with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
Xe tries to bum rush Bamboo Face with a series of wild strikes but Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bamboo Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xe swings for the body but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Professor Xe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Xe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xe throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Xe lands with a shot to the body.
Xe misses with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but Xe moves out of range.
Xe sizes up Bamboo Face with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Jeez, Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bamboo Face connects with a right hand. Xe shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice strike.
Xe throws a body punch but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Xe manages to avoid it.
Xe works over Bamboo Face's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe lands a nice shot to the body.
Xe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bamboo Face stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Xe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xe misses with a series of wild punches.
Xe throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Xe avoids it easily.
Xe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bamboo Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Xe misses with a hook.
Bamboo Face is looking for a counter combo.
Xe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xe throws out a loose jab but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Xe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bamboo Face rather than just go for the knockout.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe takes a swing at Bamboo Face's ribcage but misses.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Xe manages to avoid it.
Xe lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Xe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bamboo Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xe somewhat.
Bamboo Face changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamboo Face moves away.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamboo Face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xe throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamboo Face doesn't seem bothered though.

Xe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bamboo Face is trying to defend but Xe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bamboo Face on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face trying to control from the bottom.
Bamboo Face gets full guard.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Professor Xe has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bamboo Face is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Xe with a nice head shot there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Professor Xe!
After winning the bout, Professor Xe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.