PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Jam (ranked 1890 p4p, 940 weight class) and Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 249 p4p, 123 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jam
vs
Xanthopoulos

175 cm
25
175
11 - 7 - 1

183 cm
29
180
12 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

NARCOS
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toe Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xanthopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xanthopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xanthopoulos defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot.
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xanthopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Jam.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.

Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jam is trying to defend but Xanthopoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xanthopoulos tries to pass to full mount but Jam defends it.
Jam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the pace.
Jam trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but Jam is blocking nicely.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Jam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jam misses.
Jam misses the body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.

Xanthopoulos pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Jam.
Jam tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it.

Jam breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Xanthopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Jam catches Xanthopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with the combination.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Jam.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jam backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Jam manages to avoid it all.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xanthopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jam lands with an overhand left.
Jam lands with a cross.
Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Jam strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Jam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Jam.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses the jab.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Jam misses.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos lands an overhand right.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xanthopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos works Jam's body with a nice hook.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam clobbers Xanthopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam lands with a cross.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam defending well as Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam scores with a decent looking hook.
Xanthopoulos avoids the body shot from Jam.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xanthopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos throws a combination. Jam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jam lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.