PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Carvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality. Max Carvol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Xavier
vs
Carvol

171 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

158 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Carvol!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carvol shoots in and bounces Xavier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carvol postures up.

Xavier is looking for a triangle but Carvol pushes his legs off easily.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Carvol from controlling successfully.

Xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvol wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
Xavier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvol advances to half guard.

Xavier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Carvol is controlling well.
Carvol wants to free his trapped foot but Xavier is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carvol tries to pass to full mount but Xavier defends it.

Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
Xavier trying to control but Carvol postures up.
Carvol stops Xavier from getting back to his feet.

Carvol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xavier is refusing to be controlled, as Carvol sits in half guard.
Carvol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier wants to control but Carvol is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Xavier actively working from the bottom here.

Carvol is looking for a kimura here.

Carvol is looking for a kimura but Xavier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carvol to get the leverage.

Carvol is working for a kimura but Xavier is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvol wants to take a breather but Xavier is having none of it.
Carvol is thwarting Xavier's attempts to control the position.
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.

Carvol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xavier defends it well.

Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvol pulls his head out easily.
Xavier gets full guard.

Carvol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Xavier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Xavier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carvol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carvol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Xavier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carvol!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carvol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Xavier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carvol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xavier is fending him off so far but Carvol persists. Nope, Xavier circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvol with a lazy takedown attempt

and Xavier counters with a single leg into guard. Carvol didn't expect that.
Xavier trying to control but Carvol is working from the bottom.

Xavier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carvol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Xavier has Carvol in his guard.
Carvol advances position into side control!
Xavier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carvol passes to side control.
Paulo Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is looking to improve his position.

Carvol is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Xavier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Carvol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xavier manages to get to full guard.
Carvol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Xavier has his foot on Carvol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carvol works his way back into a safe position though.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvol wants to pass the guard but Xavier is keeping the position.

Xavier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carvol passes into half guard.
Xavier is not content to let Carvol control the position.

Xavier is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvol.
Carvol is breathing heavily.
Xavier missing with punches from the bottom.
Xavier tries to roll over but Carvol keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier won't allow Carvol to pass to mount.
Xavier trying to control here.
Carvol is looking to take a break and control but Xavier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xavier trying to hold on to Carvol's head to control him but Carvol postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Carvol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carvol works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xavier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carvol is working away from the top position though.
Carvol blocks the strikes from Xavier.

Xavier is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvol.
Xavier gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Xavier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carvol defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Xavier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Xavier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvol.
Carvol fails with the takedown

and Xavier counters with a takedown into side control.

Xavier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Xavier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carvol struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvol is trying to get back to half guard.
Xavier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carvol sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvol is defending well.

Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvol is defending well.
Carvol tries to improve position but can't.

Xavier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carvol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Carvol is being controlled here.
Carvol is looking to reverse the position.
Carvol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Xavier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xavier trying to control but Carvol postures up.
Carvol trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Carvol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Xavier kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xavier is defending against the submission attempts here by Carvol.
Xavier trying to control but Carvol postures up.

Xavier looking for submissions off his back.
Carvol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xavier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Xavier looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvol not doing much here.
Max Carvol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Carvol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xavier sees it coming and defends easily.
Xavier trying to control but Carvol postures up.
Paulo Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Xavier actively working from the bottom here.

Carvol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier won't allow Carvol to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xavier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

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