PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Xtc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Connor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Theme to Braveheart. John Xtc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liam O Connor's chin.

Xtc
vs
O Connor

200 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Xtc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam O Connor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xtc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Connor as he avoids it easily.
Xtc is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xtc closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Connor circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Xtc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xtc fails in his attempt to clinch.

Xtc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xtc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xtc is one step ahead there.
O Connor has a closed guard, preventing Xtc from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xtc is one step ahead there.
Xtc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xtc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xtc wants to clinch.
Xtc fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Xtc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xtc is thwarting O Connor's attempts to control the position.
O Connor is not content to let Xtc control the position.
Xtc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Xtc stands up out of the half guard.
O Connor throws a right hand that Xtc ducks under and follows up with a left that Xtc also avoids with ease.
Xtc fails with the takedown.
O Connor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Xtc clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Connor tries to land a knee to the head but Xtc blocks with his arms.
Xtc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xtc has him pressed against the cage.

O Connor pulls Xtc into guard.
O Connor working a defensive guard here.
O Connor wants to sweep but no luck.
O Connor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Xtc is proving a slippery customer.

O Connor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xtc is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xtc postures up.
Xtc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xtc prevents O Connor from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xtc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Connor as he avoids it easily.
Xtc is breathing heavily.

Xtc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Xtc 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xtc is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Xtc tries to clinch but O Connor is having none of it.
O Connor throws a combination. Xtc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
O Connor swinging wildly here.
A head kick by O Connor misses

and Xtc counters by moving into the clinch.
Xtc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Connor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xtc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Connor.

Xtc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Connor misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xtc seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
O Connor tries to bum rush Xtc with a series of wild strikes but Xtc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Xtc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xtc landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor trying to control the position.
Xtc throws a big right hand that misses.
Xtc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xtc trying to control the position from guard on top but O Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

O Connor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xtc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xtc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Connor wants to sweep here but Xtc controlling him for the moment.
Xtc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Connor on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xtc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xtc distracts O Connor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Connor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xtc stays in close to O Connor's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Xtc dives in and scores a takedown into O Connor's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xtc controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

O Connor wants to control from the top but Xtc keeps moving.
Xtc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xtc tries to get out of the position.

Xtc looking for submissions from the bottom but instead O Connor passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Connor is keen to just control but Xtc is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xtc is looking for a sweep. O Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xtc is refusing to be controlled, as O Connor sits in half guard.
O Connor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Xtc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Connor pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Connor is trying to control. Xtc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Liam O Connor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Xtc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Xtc shoots in looking for a takedown but O Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Xtc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Connor wants to counter with a clinch but Xtc pushes him away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Connor!

It looks like John Xtc has been cut.
O Connor tries to bum rush Xtc with a series of wild strikes but Xtc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - O Connor scores with a four punch combination!
Xtc dodges the punch combination from O Connor.
Xtc appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Connor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Xtc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
O Connor tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Xtc decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor stuffs the takedown.
O Connor unleashes a big counter combination but Xtc bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xtc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Connor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Connor stalks Xtc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xtc's face. Xtc staggers backwards, shaken.
O Connor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Xtc is rocked!
O Connor steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Xtc is out on his feet! O Connor sets himself and nearly takes Xtc's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Liam O Connor!
After winning the bout, Liam O Connor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.