PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier's entrance music is Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Xavier
vs
Thomas

180 cm
36
186 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

182 cm
37
178 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Divinity 160Q

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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body

and Xavier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xavier.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Xavier preventing the sweep.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.
Thomas is pulling down on Xavier's head. It's preventing any offense from Xavier, at least for the moment.

Xavier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xavier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thomas looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xavier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xavier.
Thomas tries to roll over but Xavier keeps him under control.
Thomas wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Xavier controlling the pace.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Thomas is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Xavier has control of the leg.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Xavier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Xavier's body position as best he can.
Thomas wants to control but Xavier is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xavier looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.

Xavier goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Xavier pushes a forearm under Thomas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thomas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.