PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Xavier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hank Santiago's chin.

Santiago
vs
Xavier

173 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier fails to land the takedown.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but Santiago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Santiago enables Xavier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Xavier drops back looking for a leg! Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santiago manages to kick Xavier off! Xavier jumps back into Santiago's guard.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Xavier pushes down on Santiago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xavier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xavier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier working the head and body with strikes.
Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xavier connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Xavier wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago missing with punches from the bottom.
Santiago misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Xavier trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands strikes from half guard.
Santiago really is a fat lump.
Xavier drops an elbow to the side of Santiago's head.

Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Santiago defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xavier wants to control but Santiago is keeping him busy.
Xavier trying to mount his opponent but Santiago defends it.
Xavier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Santiago wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Xavier is going to stand back up.
Ground and pound from Xavier.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Xavier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xavier drops an elbow to the side of Santiago's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is taking a breather. Santiago 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier slips a nice elbow through Santiago's hands, connecting with Santiago's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago is not content to let Xavier control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xavier connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xavier lands a nice short elbow.

Santiago is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santiago gets full guard.
Xavier landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xavier shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Santiago is on queer street and Xavier is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Michael Xavier!