PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romero Jacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Romero Jacare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacare
vs
Xystorophoroi Ii

185 cm
25
186 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

177 cm
25
188 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Romero Jacare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Xystorophoroi Ii has his takedown stuffed

and Jacare counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Xystorophoroi Ii working for a triangle but Jacare defends it easily.
Jacare showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Xystorophoroi Ii has his foot on Jacare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacare works his way back into a safe position though.

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xystorophoroi Ii, not yet.

Xystorophoroi Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacare is aware though and is defending well.
Jacare trying to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacare advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to buck Jacare off but Jacare is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Jacare seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacare trying to control the action but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacare is chipping away with strikes.

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

Jacare is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xystorophoroi Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii prevents Jacare from moving into mount.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to control but Jacare postures up.
Xystorophoroi Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacare passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xystorophoroi Ii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jacare wants to finish this one by submission but Xystorophoroi Ii is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jacare.

Jacare has hold of Xystorophoroi Ii's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacare working the ground and pound effectively.
Xystorophoroi Ii is bucking up trying to escape but Jacare cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Xystorophoroi Ii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jacare is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not content to let Jacare control the position.

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

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Xystorophoroi Ii manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacare won't allow Xystorophoroi Ii to sweep him here.
Jacare throwing strikes but missing.
Jacare stopping the sweep attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Jacare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacare throwing strikes but missing.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xystorophoroi Ii, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping moving, preventing Jacare from controlling successfully.
Jacare loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Xystorophoroi Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romero Jacare dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacare.
Nice sprawl there from Jacare as Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in.

Xystorophoroi Ii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Xystorophoroi Ii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacare tries to bench press Xystorophoroi Ii off him but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps the position.
Jacare is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xystorophoroi Ii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacare holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to control but Jacare is keeping him busy.

Jacare looking for submissions off his back.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacare defends it well.
Romero Jacare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xystorophoroi Ii slips a nice elbow through Jacare's hands, connecting with Jacare's forehead.
Jacare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacare won't allow Xystorophoroi Ii to pass to mount.
Jacare striking from half guard on the bottom.

Jacare actively working from the bottom here.

Xystorophoroi Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacare sees it coming and defends easily.

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare works his way to full guard. Good work.
Xystorophoroi Ii passes Jacare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Xystorophoroi Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to pass the guard but Jacare is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacare doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii is breathing heavily.
Jacare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacare.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacare is pulling down on Xystorophoroi Ii's head. It's preventing any offense from Xystorophoroi Ii, at least for the moment.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jacare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Xystorophoroi Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacare is on top in guard.
Jacare trying to control but Xystorophoroi Ii is working from the bottom.
Jacare scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Xystorophoroi Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacare defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping moving, preventing Jacare from controlling successfully.

Jacare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacare trying to control the position from guard on top but Xystorophoroi Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jacare has gone for a leg lock! Xystorophoroi Ii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacare's guard.

Jacare is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xystorophoroi Ii defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacare is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romero Jacare will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jacare throws a right hand that misses
and Xystorophoroi Ii counters with a solid body kick.
Jacare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xystorophoroi Ii circles away.
Jacare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xystorophoroi Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacare shoots in and drives through. Xystorophoroi Ii sprawls well.
Jacare avoids the body shot from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Jacare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xystorophoroi Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romero Jacare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xystorophoroi Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacare circles away.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a head kick.
Xystorophoroi Ii swings for the body but Jacare moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacare but Jacare pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jacare fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Xystorophoroi Ii to the ground. Jacare is now in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard.

Xystorophoroi Ii working for a triangle but Jacare defends it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xystorophoroi Ii can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacare advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Jacare is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacare is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to get to full guard but Jacare has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacare is taking a breather. Xystorophoroi Ii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jacare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps working.
Xystorophoroi Ii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jacare with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping moving, preventing Jacare from controlling successfully.
Jacare tries to free his leg and advance position but Xystorophoroi Ii is retaining full guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to stand and escape but Jacare is having none of it.
Xystorophoroi Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacare.
Jacare wants to control from the top but Xystorophoroi Ii keeps moving.
Jacare passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to bench press Jacare off him but Jacare keeps the position.

Jacare tries for a kimura but Xystorophoroi Ii is defending well.
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to get back to half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xystorophoroi Ii is not content to let Jacare control the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jacare.

Jacare looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacare looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xystorophoroi Ii is avoiding damage well.

Jacare thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries to buck Jacare off but Jacare is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romero Jacare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacare, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romero Jacare!
Romero Jacare gave a mention to Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).