PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Aubrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aubrey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Over - Drake. Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. 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?

Aubrey
vs
Xavier

178 cm
33
167 lbs
29 - 13 - 1

180 cm
31
167 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Aubrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aubrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xavier moves away from the strike by Aubrey.
Aubrey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xavier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Xavier just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier throws a sloppy body shot
and Aubrey counters with a nice body kick.
Aubrey tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aubrey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier misses with a looping right.
Aubrey misses with a leg kick.
Aubrey throws a front kick aimed at Xavier's knee but Xavier avoids it well.
Xavier jabs Aubrey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xavier lands an overhand right.
Aubrey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Aubrey as Xavier shoots in.
Xavier misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Aubrey blocks the low kick.
Aubrey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xavier takes a step back to recover.
Drake Aubrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aubrey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xavier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aubrey. Aubrey obviously looking to wear him down.
Aubrey throws a jab when Xavier was well out of range.
Aubrey catches Xavier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aubrey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xavier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aubrey scrambles back to his feet.
Aubrey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xavier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aubrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xavier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Aubrey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aubrey.
Xavier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier is trying to pull guard but Aubrey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake Aubrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aubrey breaks the clinch.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aubrey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Aubrey tries to work over Xavier's front leg with a kick but Xavier checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aubrey, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Aubrey.
Aubrey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Aubrey misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Aubrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubrey. Xavier does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Aubrey is predictable there
and Xavier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aubrey tries to land a leg kick but Xavier saw it coming and moves away.
Aubrey throws a low kick, looking for Xavier's leg but Xavier calmly moves out of range.
Aubrey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aubrey wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubrey looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
Aubrey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xavier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
An inside leg kick from Aubrey misses.
Aubrey slips a jab from Xavier.
Aubrey is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Xavier.
Aubrey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bittor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aubrey cracks Xavier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aubrey throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aubrey misses with an uppercut
and Xavier counters with a two punch combo.
Xavier misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aubrey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Aubrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aubrey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xavier checks a leg kick nicely.
Xavier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xavier duly obliges.

It looks like Drake Aubrey has been cut.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aubrey.
A slow jab from Aubrey misses its intended target.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aubrey moves out of range of the leg kick from Xavier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aubrey misses with a low kick.
Aubrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aubrey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xavier lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Aubrey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Aubrey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aubrey manages to avoid it.
Aubrey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aubrey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier tests Aubrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xavier misses with a few strikes there.
Xavier throws a hook but Aubrey blocks it.
Aubrey misses the shot to the body.

Xavier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aubrey's guard.
Xavier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aubrey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aubrey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Aubrey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aubrey manages to get himself to full guard.
Xavier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aubrey keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xavier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aubrey keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Xavier is pushing down on Aubrey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aubrey is fighting to maintain full guard but Xavier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xavier trying to control from Aubrey's half guard. Aubrey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Xavier trying to control but Aubrey is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier forces his way into half guard.

Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Aubrey defends the submission attempt.
Xavier thows a huge punch but Aubrey dodges it nicely.

Xavier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aubrey is just riding it out for now. Xavier eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey is trying to get back to full guard.

Xavier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aubrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xavier.

Xavier is trying to work for a kimura but Aubrey is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bittor Xavier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Aubrey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Aubrey throws a head kick that misses.
Aubrey stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xavier moves forwards but Aubrey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drake Aubrey is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Aubrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xavier moves away from the strike by Aubrey.
Xavier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aubrey misses with a body shot.
Aubrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xavier shoots in for a double leg but Aubrey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xavier tests Aubrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aubrey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubrey scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Aubrey tenderised Xavier's leg. Xavier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xavier jabs Aubrey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aubrey moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Aubrey thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xavier lands a nice looking body shot.
Xavier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aubrey.
Aubrey slips under a jab from Xavier.
Aubrey lands a nice hook to Xavier's body. Xavier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xavier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Aubrey has closed the distance and engaged Xavier in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aubrey smiles and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aubrey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Xavier.
Aubrey lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xavier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aubrey throws a lazy right hand but Xavier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xavier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aubrey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aubrey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
Aubrey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xavier lands with an overhand left.
Xavier looks to land a left hand but Aubrey moved out of range nicely.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Aubrey sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake Aubrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubrey lands a front kick.
Xavier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aubrey. Xavier shrugs it off though.
Xavier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aubrey rather than just go for the knockout.
Aubrey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xavier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aubrey.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Aubrey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Xavier slips a jab from Aubrey.
Xavier throws a combination. Aubrey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Aubrey coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Aubrey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Aubrey.
Xavier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xavier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aubrey.
Xavier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aubrey.

Xavier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aubrey is trying to defend but Xavier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xavier is looking to pass Aubrey's guard but actually Aubrey recovers to full guard.
Aubrey wants to sweep here but Xavier controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Aubrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Aubrey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aubrey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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