PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titus Xenakis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Heisenberg
vs
Xenakis

185 cm
20
218 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Gesundheit Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Heisenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Xenakis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Heisenberg gets caught napping as Xenakis dives in and scores a takedown. Heisenberg manages to retain guard.

Xenakis stands and steps away. Heisenberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Xenakis has his takedown stuffed
and Heisenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Heisenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xenakis.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenakis.

Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xenakis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xenakis tries to bench press Heisenberg off him but Heisenberg keeps the position.
Heisenberg controlling the position from side mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heisenberg trying to control the action but Xenakis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis tries to bench press Heisenberg off him but Heisenberg keeps the position.
Xenakis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Heisenberg wants to control but Xenakis is keeping him busy.
Heisenberg working the strikes but Xenakis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xenakis defending well though.
Heisenberg controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xenakis is not content to let Heisenberg control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Walt Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Xenakis shoots in but no luck this time.
Walt Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Xenakis.
Xenakis fails with the takedown.
Heisenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenakis manages to avoid it.
Heisenberg is looking to wear down Xenakis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heisenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Xenakis with a poor takedown
and Heisenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xenakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heisenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Xenakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Heisenberg counters with a nice body shot.
Heisenberg lands a jab to the head.
Xenakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xenakis moves away.
Xenakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenakis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis with a lazy takedown attempt

and Heisenberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Heisenberg wants to control but Xenakis is keeping him busy.
Heisenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xenakis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heisenberg is trying to control. Xenakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Xenakis manages to get to full guard.
Xenakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Heisenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Xenakis shoots in for a takedown but Heisenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Xenakis as Heisenberg shoots in.
Xenakis avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Xenakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Xenakis fails with the takedown
and Heisenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Xenakis is just out of range.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Xenakis moves out of range.

Heisenberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xenakis to the ground. Heisenberg is now in Xenakis's guard.
Heisenberg wants to control from the top but Xenakis keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xenakis is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position but Xenakis postures up.
Xenakis lands a couple of digs.
Xenakis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xenakis is looking to stand up but Heisenberg won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenakis throwing strikes but missing.
Xenakis being controlled here momentarily.
Xenakis won't allow Heisenberg to sweep him here.
Xenakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xenakis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenakis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xenakis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position but Xenakis postures up.
Xenakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xenakis is one step ahead there.
Xenakis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Titus Xenakis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xenakis distracts Heisenberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xenakis postures up in Heisenberg's guard and throws a big left but Heisenberg blocks it.
Heisenberg wants to sweep here but Xenakis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xenakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xenakis slips nicely into half guard.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis drops an elbow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Xenakis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Heisenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Heisenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xenakis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xenakis's back!
Xenakis trying to get back to his feet but Heisenberg is in full control for now.
Heisenberg tries to get the hooks in deep but Xenakis pushed the leg off.
Good control from Heisenberg.
Xenakis tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg wants to control but Xenakis manages to buck him off and is now in Heisenberg's guard! Nice work there by Xenakis!
Xenakis working some strikes from top position.
Xenakis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Heisenberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xenakis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xenakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xenakis landing some decent shots from guard.
Heisenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Xenakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Heisenberg misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Xenakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Heisenberg which made him look bad.
Heisenberg misses with a left hand

and Xenakis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xenakis.
Xenakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Xenakis cracks Heisenberg with a solid left hand.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position but Xenakis postures up.
Xenakis throws a strike but Heisenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xenakis keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
Xenakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg wants to control from the top but Xenakis keeps moving.
Xenakis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Walt Heisenberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xenakis.

Heisenberg shoots in and bounces Xenakis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xenakis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Xenakis trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Titus Xenakis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Xenakis shoots in for a double leg but Heisenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walt Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Xenakis.
Heisenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walt Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenakis fails with a takedown attempt.
Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisenberg takes a swing at Xenakis's ribcage but misses.
Xenakis with a poor takedown
letting Heisenberg counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Xenakis moves out of range.
Heisenberg connects with a single shot there.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xenakis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg cracks a nice hook into Xenakis's ribs.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xenakis shoots in for a double leg but Heisenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Heisenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xenakis's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenakis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heisenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xenakis!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heisenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Xenakis is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Heisenberg clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Heisenberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xenakis's guard.
Xenakis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heisenberg trying to control but Xenakis is working from the bottom.
Xenakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xenakis trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Titus Xenakis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xenakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heisenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Walt Heisenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heisenberg, as that shot connected.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heisenberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xenakis somewhat.
Jab by Heisenberg.
A big right from Heisenberg misses.
Xenakis avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Titus Xenakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisenberg. Xenakis does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heisenberg tries to avoid it but Xenakis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heisenberg to the ground. Heisenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heisenberg throws a body punch but Xenakis moves out of range.
Xenakis shoots for a takedown but Heisenberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walt Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Xenakis.
Xenakis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Heisenberg leaves Xenakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xenakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heisenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heisenberg lands a jab to Xenakis's midsection.
Heisenberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xenakis avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xenakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Heisenberg.
A big right from Xenakis misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis avoids the body shot from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xenakis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisenberg. Xenakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xenakis.

Xenakis feints and as Heisenberg raises his hands in defense, Xenakis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heisenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Xenakis is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg seems keen to control Xenakis's posture.
Xenakis won't allow Heisenberg to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xenakis advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg won't allow Xenakis to pass to mount.
Xenakis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heisenberg!
Heisenberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heisenberg regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg is trying to maintain the position but Xenakis is very close to passing his half guard.
Xenakis wants to free his trapped foot but Heisenberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heisenberg gets back to full guard.
Xenakis works over Heisenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xenakis working some strikes from top position.
Heisenberg wants to sweep here but Xenakis controlling him for the moment.
Xenakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walt Heisenberg had his way with Titus Xenakis in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Heisenberg misses with a shot to the body

so Xenakis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xenakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Xenakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heisenberg has control of Xenakis's left arm, preventing Xenakis from doing any damage.
Xenakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heisenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heisenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xenakis is one step ahead there.
Xenakis scoring with some ground and pound.
Heisenberg is trying to keep Xenakis in close.
Xenakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg working a defensive guard here.
Xenakis preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xenakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xenakis lands a couple of elbows.
Xenakis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xenakis postures up.
Xenakis stands up over Heisenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Xenakis advances to half guard.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heisenberg defending well though.
Xenakis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Heisenberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg is trying to maintain the position but Xenakis is very close to passing his half guard.
Xenakis thows a huge punch but Heisenberg dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg trying to control here.
Xenakis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heisenberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xenakis throwing shots but Heisenberg is blocking nicely.
Xenakis with the ground and pound but Heisenberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xenakis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg pulls Xenakis in to control the position.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xenakis won't allow Heisenberg to sweep him here.
Xenakis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xenakis working some strikes from top position.

Heisenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg controlling the position.
Heisenberg has momentary wrist control but Xenakis slips an elbow through the middle.
Heisenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xenakis lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xenakis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heisenberg working a defensive guard here.
Xenakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xenakis with a nice head shot there.
Xenakis distracts Heisenberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heisenberg is trying to keep Xenakis in close.
Xenakis throws an elbow that misses. Heisenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xenakis's guard. Nice move by Heisenberg!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis is adopting a defensive guard.
Heisenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Walt Heisenberg wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Xenakis feints and as Heisenberg raises his hands in defense, Xenakis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Xenakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Heisenberg!
Walt Heisenberg retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Walt Heisenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.