PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clincher Tradition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun (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.

Tradition
vs
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun

180 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clincher Tradition!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tradition fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tradition tries to clinch there but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun circles away.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants to clinch
and Tradition counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun misses.
Tradition wants to clinch up but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeps it at a distance.
Tradition shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tradition forces Xanther Xaimoungkhoun back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tradition.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is working for takedown but Tradition is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tradition's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tradition tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun swivels and escapes.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Tradition closes the distance and pushes Xanther Xaimoungkhoun back into the cage.

Tradition pulls guard effortlessly.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun stands up from Tradition's guard - Xanther Xaimoungkhoun perhaps looking for a knockout.

Tradition looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is controlling Tradition's trapped leg to prevent Tradition from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves into full guard.
Tradition has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is proving hard to escape from.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tradition working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Tradition gets to his feet - Xanther Xaimoungkhoun follows without any prompting.
Tradition shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clincher Tradition. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tradition is breathing heavily.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun forces Tradition back against the cage and clinches.
Tradition keeps control of Xanther Xaimoungkhoun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pushes Tradition back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tradition gets underhooks to prevent Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's takedown attempt.

Tradition works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is controlling Tradition's posture.
Tradition trying to control but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pushes Tradition off and gets back to his feet.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeps the fight on the outside.
Tradition is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tradition tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants to clinch up but Tradition keeps it at a distance.
Tradition tries to clinch up
and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun counters with a stiff right hand.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in but Tradition avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tradition fails with a takedown attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails with the takedown

and Tradition counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tradition.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to drag Tradition to the mat but Tradition just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tradition keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's efforts to push away.

Tradition breaks the clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun takes a swing at Tradition's ribcage but misses.
Tradition shoots in for a takedown but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shows good takedown defense.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clincher Tradition dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tradition paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tradition takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tradition looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Tradition. No joy for Xanther Xaimoungkhoun on that attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to clinch up.
Tradition fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails with a takedown attempt.
Clincher Tradition is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun looks for a takedown but Tradition sprawls well.
Clincher Tradition has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.

Tradition clinches up with Xanther Xaimoungkhoun and pushes him back against the cage.
Tradition prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tradition blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tradition is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun jumps guard but Tradition stands there with Xanther Xaimoungkhoun around his waist. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to maintain a safe position but Tradition gets an underhook and turns Xanther Xaimoungkhoun into the cage.
Tradition looking to throw knees to the head but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is blocking nicely.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tradition looking for a sweep but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun controlling from mount.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tradition avoids a series of strikes thrown by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Tradition is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun with shots to the head and body - Tradition looks very uncomfortable down there.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants to control the pace but Tradition is squirming around nicely.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun punching from mount but Tradition doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tradition is trying to escape the mount.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to control but Tradition wriggling away.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun controlling the pace for now.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

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.
Tradition avoids a series of strikes thrown by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun controlling from mount.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to control but Tradition wriggling away.
Tradition keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tradition swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tradition throws a push kick but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun slaps the foot to one side.

Tradition has managed to clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tradition gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tradition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tradition is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to drag Tradition to the mat but Tradition just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tradition changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun or perhaps it was just good defense by Tradition which made him look bad.
Clincher Tradition has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tradition paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails with the takedown

and Tradition holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tradition lands a knee to the body.

Tradition pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tradition leaves Xanther Xaimoungkhoun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Tradition rushes Xanther Xaimoungkhoun and presses him up against the cage.

Tradition manages to break the clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tradition but Tradition pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Tradition closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tradition using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tradition misses with a knee to the head.
Tradition drops down looking for an ankle pick but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to clinch but Tradition moves away
and Tradition makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun really felt that one!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tradition sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails with a takedown attempt.
Tradition delivers a nice body kick.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun closes the distance and clinches up with Tradition, looking for a takedown. Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pushes Tradition against the cage but Tradition circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tradition tries to clinch but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves away

and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tradition's guard now.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun trying to control but Tradition is working from the bottom.
Tradition pulls Xanther Xaimoungkhoun in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tradition not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants to pass the guard but Tradition is keeping the position.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun connects with a couple of short punches.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Tradition is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tradition clinches but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun breaks the clinch

and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants to control from the top but Tradition keeps moving.

Xanther Xaimoungkhoun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tradition, up you get!

Tradition gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tradition taking a breather.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries a body shot but Tradition blocks it.
Tradition tries to land knees in the clinch but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun working aggressively here.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to break free.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to force a seperation but Tradition has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
I think Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun!