PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ransom Metz JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xuchitom Olmo Nopalxochtil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Metz JR
vs
Olmo Nopalxochtil

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ransom Metz JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xuchitom Olmo Nopalxochtil!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olmo Nopalxochtil dives in and grabs Metz JR's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metz JR pushes down on Olmo Nopalxochtil's head and hops out.

Metz JR shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Olmo Nopalxochtil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Metz JR wants to stand but Olmo Nopalxochtil has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Metz JR seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Metz JR throws a big right hand that misses.
Metz JR wants to control from the top but Olmo Nopalxochtil keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metz JR looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olmo Nopalxochtil has a closed guard, preventing Metz JR from standing up.
Metz JR trying to control but Olmo Nopalxochtil is working from the bottom.
Metz JR is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Olmo Nopalxochtil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metz JR shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olmo Nopalxochtil as he jumps to the side.

Olmo Nopalxochtil forces Metz JR back against the cage and clinches.
Metz JR keeps control of Olmo Nopalxochtil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olmo Nopalxochtil is trying to break the clinch but Metz JR is controlling him.
Olmo Nopalxochtil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metz JR misses with a body punch.
Olmo Nopalxochtil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metz JR keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olmo Nopalxochtil's efforts to push away.
Metz JR has Olmo Nopalxochtil pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olmo Nopalxochtil manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Metz JR tries for a takedown but Olmo Nopalxochtil manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ransom Metz JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olmo Nopalxochtil lands a nice uppercut.
Metz JR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olmo Nopalxochtil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Olmo Nopalxochtil moves out of range of the body kick.
Metz JR shoots in for a double leg but Olmo Nopalxochtil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olmo Nopalxochtil throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Olmo Nopalxochtil lands with a kick to the temple. Metz JR shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Olmo Nopalxochtil shoots in for a takedown but Metz JR shows good takedown defense.
Olmo Nopalxochtil looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olmo Nopalxochtil pinned against the cage. Olmo Nopalxochtil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olmo Nopalxochtil should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Olmo Nopalxochtil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Olmo Nopalxochtil there.

Metz JR darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olmo Nopalxochtil wants to control but Metz JR is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metz JR wants to control but Olmo Nopalxochtil is keeping him busy.
Metz JR will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metz JR slows the pace down in half guard.
Olmo Nopalxochtil wants to control but Metz JR is keeping busy.
Metz JR works his way into full mount!
Metz JR is landing with some decent strikes but Olmo Nopalxochtil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ransom Metz JR will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Metz JR shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Metz JR is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Olmo Nopalxochtil is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ransom Metz JR!