PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ender Xive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Xive
vs
Drum

185 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ender Xive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Drum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Drum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xive.
Drum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xive fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Xive finds it's way through Drum's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xive scores with a three punch combo!
Drum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xive ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ender Xive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xive comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xive listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xive scores with a hook to the body. Drum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Drum has eaten all the pies!
Xive lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Xive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xive shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drum eats them both and turns towards Xive to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xive scores with a jab to the body.
Xive fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Xive coming out on top.
Drum takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A punch lands to the side of Drum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xive wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drum there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Xive.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xive lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xive scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xive is looking to wear down Drum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Xive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Xive dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Xive lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drum backs up against the cage.
Drum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xive swings for the body but Drum moves out of range.
Drum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum takes one to the chin there.
Xive lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xive's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xive duly obliges.
Xive is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xive cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xive is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drum can do to turn this around?
Drum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xive.
Xive lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xive chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xive lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xive lands a body shot.
Xive connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xive ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum walks into a left hand.
Ender Xive is winning the standup battle so far.
Xive ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drum moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Drum misses.
Ender Xive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xive.
Bongo Drum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xive throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xive throws a head kick that misses

and Drum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xive's guard.

Drum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Xive really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Drum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Drum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Drum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.

Drum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Xive dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Xive misses with a body shot.
Xive lands a body shot.
Drum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xive scores with a hook to the body. Drum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xive lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xive connects with an inside leg kick.
Xive lands with an overhand left.
Xive misses with a double jab

so Drum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.

Drum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum won't allow Xive to get back to his feet.

Drum drops back looking for a leg! Xive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xive manages to kick Drum off! Drum jumps back into Xive's guard.

Drum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Drum drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Drum seems to have locked his on tight now - Xive screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Drum, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bongo Drum!