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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Xavier (ranked 1633 p4p, 193 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 993 p4p, 123 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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166 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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176 cm
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164 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xavier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Xavier, which made it look bad.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Xavier.
Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.
Smith moves into full guard.
Xavier is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xavier is one step ahead there.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xavier defends well.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xavier trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Xavier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Xavier taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Xavier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xavier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted.
Xavier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xavier postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xavier stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xavier swivels and escapes.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xavier sprawls well. Xavier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Xavier moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Xavier dominated that round.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Xavier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xavier as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a takedown into Xavier's guard.
Xavier pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Xavier!
After winning the bout, Jack Xavier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
34% |
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