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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Bittor Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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186 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Utley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utley was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Utley, right into the meat.
Chase Utley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier rushes Utley and presses him up against the cage.
Xavier stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Utley prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Utley.
Utley pushes Xavier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Utley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xavier is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier working for a triangle but Utley defends it easily.
Utley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier wants to sweep here but Utley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Utley wants to stand but Xavier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Utley pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xavier is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utley trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Utley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Utley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Utley stopping the sweep attempt from Xavier.
Xavier working for a triangle but Utley defends it easily.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Utley wanted to stand there but Xavier had control of the position.
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xavier's guard.
Xavier is trying to keep Utley in close.
Utley trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utley defends well.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Utley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utley tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Xavier misses.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Xavier connects with a jab.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utley was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
A jab lands there for Utley.
Utley just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Utley walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Utley lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier swings for the body but Utley moves out of range.
Xavier looks to land a combination but Utley avoids it well.
Utley looks to score with a jab to the body but Xavier is just out of range.
Utley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Utley swats away the attempt to clinch by Xavier.
Xavier moves out of range as Utley strikes.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utley.
Utley misses with a right hand
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Utley looks for the body kick but Xavier saw that one coming.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Utley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase Utley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Xavier slips a straight right by Utley.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Utley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Utley checks a low kick from Xavier.
Xavier thumps Utley with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier slips under a jab.
Utley doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Utley slips under a jab from Xavier.
Utley takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Utley misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Utley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xavier is looking to clinch.
Utley throws a lazy body kick
and Xavier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Utley's knee momentarily.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Utley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xavier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Utley misses the target.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Utley. No joy for Xavier on that attempt.
Xavier takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Utley.
Xavier takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier checks a low kick from Utley.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Utley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
A punch lands to the side of Xavier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Utley doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley gets tackled into the cage by Xavier. Xavier maintains the clinch.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Utley prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Utley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xavier defending well as Utley loads up on a big left hand.
Utley misses with a straight left.
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Utley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xavier's sensitive parts.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Utley moves out of range of the leg kick from Xavier.
Utley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Xavier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Utley!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xavier avoids the head kick by Utley.
Good shot there by Utley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley throws a low kick, looking for Xavier's leg but Xavier calmly moves out of range.
Utley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Utley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Utley.
Xavier throws a hook but Utley blocks it.
Xavier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xavier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
Xavier moves away from the strike by Utley.
Xavier slips under a jab.
Utley motions for Xavier to come forward. Utley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Utley!
Utley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Utley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xavier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Utley is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well.
Utley wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
Xavier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Utley tries to get to full guard but Xavier has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier works his way into side control.
Utley struggling a bit here.
Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Utley is defending well.
Xavier wants to control but Utley is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Xavier trying to control the position but Utley is working away.
Utley pushes Xavier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xavier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Xavier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Utley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Utley pushes Xavier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xavier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Utley is looking for a sweep.
Utley is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Utley wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Utley!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier cracks Utley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Utley tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Utley tries to lock up and control but Xavier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Xavier locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Utley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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