PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhu Fangyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fangyu comes into the arena with Demigod-Mindmasher blaring out of the sound system. Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zhu Fangyu's chin.

Fangyu
vs
Xanthopoulous Xvii

193 cm
26
185 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

191 cm
26
208 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Brute
TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

KAISER

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhu Fangyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fangyu misses with a hook. Xanthopoulous Xvii ducked under it nicely.
Fangyu connects with a jab.
Fangyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fangyu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Xanthopoulous Xvii eats them both and turns towards Fangyu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii has been cut.
Fangyu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulous Xvii shoots for a takedown but Fangyu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A low kick from Fangyu is predictable there

and Xanthopoulous Xvii counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fangyu's guard now.
Fangyu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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!
Xanthopoulous Xvii preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fangyu throws the left hand but Xanthopoulous Xvii avoids the punch easily.
Fangyu slaps away a takedown attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fangyu throws a wild body kick that Xanthopoulous Xvii sees coming a mile off.

Fangyu moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fangyu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zhu Fangyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii.

Fangyu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fangyu manages to end up in side control.
Fangyu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fangyu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Xanthopoulous Xvii prevents Fangyu from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu taking a breather here.
Fangyu wants to control but Xanthopoulous Xvii is keeping him busy.

Zhu Fangyu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Xanthopoulous Xvii ducks under a wild hook from Fangyu.

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.
Xanthopoulous Xvii fails with the takedown
letting Fangyu counter with a right hand.
Fangyu is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulous Xvii's legs.
Xanthopoulous Xvii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhu Fangyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulous Xvii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fangyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fangyu throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhu Fangyu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fangyu misses with a hook. Xanthopoulous Xvii ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Fangyu. No joy for Xanthopoulous Xvii on that attempt.
Fangyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Xanthopoulous Xvii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fangyu is trying to get back to full guard.

Xanthopoulous Xvii decides to stand up.
Fangyu throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulous Xvii ducks down to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fangyu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu lands a head kick. Xanthopoulous Xvii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xanthopoulous Xvii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fangyu defends it nicely.
Fangyu stuffs the takedown.
Zhu Fangyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii.

Xanthopoulous Xvii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu trying to control here.
Fangyu wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xanthopoulous Xvii fails with a takedown attempt.
Fangyu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Fangyu clinches up with Xanthopoulous Xvii and pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthopoulous Xvii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fangyu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fangyu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fangyu misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fangyu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fangyu trying to control but Xanthopoulous Xvii is working from the bottom.
Fangyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulous Xvii is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zhu Fangyu.
Fangyu misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fangyu misses the shot to the body.
Fangyu is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhu Fangyu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Fangyu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fangyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xanthopoulous Xvii moves out of range of the body kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii shoots in looking for a takedown but Fangyu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xanthopoulous Xvii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xanthopoulous Xvii has a takedown stuffed.
Fangyu throws a leg kick

and Xanthopoulous Xvii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fangyu wants to hit a switch here but Xanthopoulous Xvii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fangyu there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu tries to reverse the position but Xanthopoulous Xvii maintains control.
Fangyu is working hard here to advance position.

Xanthopoulous Xvii get's back to his feet.
Zhu Fangyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu throws a low kick, looking for Xanthopoulous Xvii's leg but Xanthopoulous Xvii calmly moves out of range.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries for a takedown but Fangyu circles away easily
and Fangyu counters with a leg kick.
Zhu Fangyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii shoots in for a double leg but Fangyu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xanthopoulous Xvii with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fangyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Nice takedown defense from Fangyu. No joy for Xanthopoulous Xvii on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fangyu coming out on top.
Fangyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fangyu is looking to slow Xanthopoulous Xvii down with leg kicks.
Fangyu throws a hook but Xanthopoulous Xvii blocks it.
Xanthopoulous Xvii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fangyu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xanthopoulous Xvii really felt that one!

Fangyu instigates a clinch.
Fangyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Fangyu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fangyu lands a left hand.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is working for takedown but Fangyu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is working for takedown but Fangyu is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhu Fangyu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fangyu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhu Fangyu!