PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xobile Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Xobile Xavier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Xavier
vs
Mack

220 cm
18
268 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xobile Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mack!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Mack shows good takedown defense.
Xavier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mack's waist but Mack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xavier off to one side.
Xavier is looking to clinch.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xobile Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Mack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mack thows a body kick. Xavier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Xavier looks for a takedown but Mack sprawls well.

Mack shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

It looks like Xobile Xavier has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mack working for a guillotine from mount but Xavier is in no mood to give up.
Xavier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xavier is keeping the position for now.

Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Mack defends easily.

Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Xavier had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mack is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Xavier Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mack's back instead.

Xavier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Xavier looking for the choke from the back.

Xavier is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mack is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mack can't escape the position.
Mack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mack trying to control from the bottom.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Mack is defending well.
Mack is pressing down on Xavier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Mack had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Xavier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mack Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Xavier's back instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier is trying to break free.

Mack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Xavier has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Xavier can't escape the position.
Mack lands a shot to the head.
Xavier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mack's guard. Nice work there by Xavier.
Mack lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Xavier!
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working hard here to advance position.
Xavier slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Xavier actively working from the bottom here.
Mack lands with a punch from half guard.

Xobile Xavier's cut is getting worse.
Xavier wants to get back to full guard.
Mack works his way into side control.
Xavier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mack grinds an elbow into Xavier's temple.
Xavier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Xavier is defending well.
Xavier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Xobile Xavier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mack moves into full mount! Xavier won't be happy about that!
Mack lands a big shot there that rocks Xavier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Jeez, Xobile Xavier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xobile Xavier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Mack!