PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xystorophoroi Ii
vs
Mosby

177 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mosby wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xystorophoroi Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mosby wants to get back to full guard.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura but Mosby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xystorophoroi Ii to get the leverage.

Xystorophoroi Ii wants to work for an arm triangle but Mosby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mosby is pressing down on Xystorophoroi Ii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mosby looking for subs off his back but Xystorophoroi Ii has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xystorophoroi Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mosby defending well though.
Mosby wants to improve his position but Xystorophoroi Ii is controlling well.

Mosby actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii is working for a kimura but Mosby is defending it quite comfortably.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mosby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mosby is looking to improve his position.
Mosby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mosby.
Xystorophoroi Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Xystorophoroi Ii postures up in Mosby's guard and throws a big left but Mosby blocks it.
Mosby trying to keep a closed guard but Xystorophoroi Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control but Mosby is working from the bottom.
Xystorophoroi Ii passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control the position but Mosby is working away.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a strike aimed at the side of Mosby's head but Mosby avoids it well.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to get an arm triangle but Mosby is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mosby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xystorophoroi Ii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xystorophoroi Ii's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosby is trying to stick to Xystorophoroi Ii's back but Xystorophoroi Ii is turning into Mosby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mosby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xystorophoroi Ii.
Mosby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Xystorophoroi Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xystorophoroi Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mosby is on top in guard.
Mosby looking to sit in guard and control but Xystorophoroi Ii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosby is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to control from the top but Mosby keeps moving.
Xystorophoroi Ii advances position into side control!

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mosby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Xystorophoroi Ii in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mosby is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.