PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernandez Xavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Greiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Xavi
vs
Greiy

181 cm
25
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hernandez Xavi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Greiy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavi avoids the body shot from Greiy.
Greiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavi.
Xavi working the head with strikes.
Xavi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Xavi tries for a kimura but Greiy is defending well.
Greiy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Xavi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavi working the ground and pound.
Xavi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Xavi working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Xavi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xavi prevents Greiy from escaping the position.
Xavi cracks Greiy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Xavi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greiy is pushing Xavi's head away, looking to escape. Xavi manages to hold on to the position though.
Greiy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Greiy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Xavi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xavi lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Xavi working the head with strikes.
Greiy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Greiy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavi trying to control the action but Greiy is working from the bottom.
Greiy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Xavi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Xavi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Greiy some visible discomfort.
Xavi is working Greiy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xavi lands a decent elbow from side control.

Xavi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xavi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Greiy is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiy wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Xavi lands a nice forearm strike.
Greiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Xavi trying to control the action but Greiy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xavi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Xavi trying to control the position but Greiy is working away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xavi is trying to get an arm triangle but Greiy is defending well.
Xavi scores with punches from side control.
Xavi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greiy keeps working.
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!
Greiy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xavi connects with a decent elbow.
Xavi is putting a hurting on Greiy here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Greiy tries to escape but Xavi is in control.
Greiy taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hernandez Xavi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Xavi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Xavi stands up over Greiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greiy keeping moving, preventing Xavi from controlling successfully.
Xavi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xavi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Greiy wants to stand but Xavi is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xavi scoring with some ground and pound.
Xavi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Xavi prevents Greiy from getting back to his feet.
Greiy is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xavi is looking to take a break and control but Greiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Xavi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Xavi lands an elbow.

Xavi has hold of Greiy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Greiy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Xavi cranks the arm and Greiy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Greiy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hernandez Xavi!
An out of breath Hernandez Xavi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.