PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulysseus Xenophobus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anon Ymous (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.

Xenophobus
vs
Ymous

185 cm
23
173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
29
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anon Ymous!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenophobus lands a right hook to the body.
Ymous looks to throw the jab but Xenophobus is out of range.
Ymous misses with a wild combination.
Xenophobus connects with a right hand. Ymous shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xenophobus, as that shot connected.
Ymous lands a lovely overhand right.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenophobus fails to land with a series of punches.

Ymous shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xenophobus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xenophobus keeping full guard, as Ymous tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ymous is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ymous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ymous trying to control but Xenophobus is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ymous is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ymous lands a couple of digs.
Ymous advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ymous working the head and body with strikes.
Xenophobus is looking for a sweep. Ymous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ymous is trying to control. Xenophobus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xenophobus wants to control but Ymous is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xenophobus controlling the position well.
Xenophobus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ymous on the ground.
Xenophobus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Ymous 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.
Xenophobus trying to control from the bottom.
Xenophobus is trying to get back to full guard.
Ymous wants to free his trapped foot but Xenophobus is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ymous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xenophobus is just riding it out for now. Ymous eventually gives up the hold.
Xenophobus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xenophobus tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ymous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xenophobus sees it coming and defends easily.
Ymous perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ymous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xenophobus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ymous throwing shots but Xenophobus is blocking nicely.

Xenophobus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ymous perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xenophobus tries to kick Ymous off but Ymous keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xenophobus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut. Ymous saw that one coming.

Xenophobus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ymous throws a head punch that misses.

Ymous pulls guard effortlessly.
Xenophobus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Ymous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xenophobus defends well.

Ymous working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xenophobus has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ymous scores with a few weak punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anon Ymous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ymous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xenophobus defends it nicely.
Xenophobus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ymous takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ymous.

Ymous throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xenophobus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ymous is in Xenophobus's guard.

Xenophobus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ymous is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ymous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xenophobus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ymous jumps guard but Xenophobus stands there with Ymous around his waist. Ymous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ulysseus Xenophobus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anon Ymous.
Ymous is trying to pull guard but Xenophobus has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ymous has a couple of punches blocked by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Xenophobus - that landed with a thud.
Xenophobus lands a left hand.
Xenophobus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ymous is trying to pull guard but Xenophobus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xenophobus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Xenophobus.
Ymous tries to pull guard but Xenophobus won't allow it.
Ymous misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Xenophobus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus just leaning against Ymous, taking a breather.
Xenophobus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ymous up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xenophobus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Xenophobus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ymous jumps guard but Xenophobus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ymous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xenophobus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xenophobus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenophobus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xenophobus gets through Ymous's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ymous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xenophobus smiles and moves away.
Xenophobus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ymous misses with a takedown attempt - Xenophobus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ymous fails with the takedown.
Xenophobus throws a jab when Ymous was well out of range.
Ymous tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Xenophobus.
Ymous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ymous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xenophobus defends it nicely.
Ymous has a takedown stuffed.
Xenophobus cracks Ymous with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anon Ymous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenophobus swings for the body but Ymous moves out of range.

Ymous closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Xenophobus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ymous taking a breather here.
Ymous working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenophobus is not content to let Ymous control the position.
Xenophobus is holding Ymous down, trying to stall.
Xenophobus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Xenophobus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Ymous tries to keep at a distance but Xenophobus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Xenophobus.
Ymous fails to pull guard.
Ymous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xenophobus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ymous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xenophobus to keep the fight standing.
Ulysseus Xenophobus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anon Ymous.
Xenophobus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xenophobus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ymous up against the cage.

Ymous manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenophobus looking to sit in guard and control but Ymous gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Xenophobus controls Ymous momentarily but Ymous frees himself.
Xenophobus keeping moving, preventing Ymous from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ymous throwing strikes from guard but Xenophobus blocks nicely.
Xenophobus trying to control the position.
Ymous trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenophobus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xenophobus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Xenophobus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ymous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xenophobus is controlling Ymous's posture.
Ymous passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ymous is trying to get an arm triangle but Xenophobus is defending well.
Xenophobus is trying to control Ymous's posture but Ymous avoids it.

Ymous looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Ymous crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Xenophobus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ymous wants to control but Xenophobus is keeping him busy.
Xenophobus wants to control but Ymous postures up.
Xenophobus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ymous.
Ymous lands a decent elbow from side control.

Ymous is trying to get an arm triangle but Xenophobus is defending well.
Ymous is looking to take a break and control but Xenophobus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ymous has hold of Xenophobus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Xenophobus seems comfortable defending it but Ymous has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Xenophobus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Xenophobus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ymous couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anon Ymous!
A less than humble Anon Ymous misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.