PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Lollapalooza
vs
Wagner

170 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Wagner!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lollapalooza moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Wagner throws a chopping leg kick but Lollapalooza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lollapalooza has a takedown stuffed.
Lollapalooza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
Lollapalooza fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Lollapalooza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lollapalooza has a takedown stuffed.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses.
Lollapalooza closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Lollapalooza pushes Wagner against the cage but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Lollapalooza jumps back.
Wagner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lollapalooza backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza shoots for a double leg takedown but Wagner sprawls well. He's pushed Lollapalooza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wagner throws a series of punches but Lollapalooza avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Lollapalooza moves out of range easily.
Wagner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lollapalooza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Lollapalooza with that takedown attempt.

Wagner gets caught flat footed, as Lollapalooza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Lollapalooza is having none of it.
Lollapalooza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner wants to stand up but Lollapalooza is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lollapalooza prevents Wagner from getting back to his feet.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner wants to stand but Lollapalooza is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Lollapalooza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Lollapalooza scores a takedown into full mount!
Wagner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lollapalooza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wagner looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Lollapalooza throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lollapalooza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wagner hang on?
Wagner is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lollapalooza has taken his back!
Wagner controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Lollapalooza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wagner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wagner is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wagner holding both Lollapalooza 's hands and preventing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lollapalooza lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wagner's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lollapalooza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Lollapalooza looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lollapalooza dominated that 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.

Lollapalooza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Lollapalooza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wagner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wagner pushes Lollapalooza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lollapalooza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lollapalooza working the strikes but Wagner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lollapalooza is trying to control the action in half guard but Wagner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lollapalooza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagner is not content to let Lollapalooza control the position.

Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lollapalooza to get the leverage.
Lollapalooza trying to control the pace.
Lollapalooza trying to control from half guard but Wagner is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lollapalooza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lollapalooza wants to work for an arm triangle but Wagner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wagner is just riding it out for now. Lollapalooza eventually gives up the hold.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Lollapalooza 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.

Lollapalooza seems to be working for a kimura but Wagner defends the submission attempt.

Lollapalooza 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 four minutes gone in the round.

Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lollapalooza to get the leverage.
Wagner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lollapalooza.
Wagner pushes Lollapalooza off looking to stand but Lollapalooza dives back in and keeps control.

Wagner kicks Lollapalooza off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Lollapalooza or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Lollapalooza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.

Lollapalooza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Lollapalooza from controlling successfully.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Lollapalooza is having none of it.

Lollapalooza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lollapalooza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner wants to stand up but Lollapalooza is controlling him.
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lollapalooza trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lollapalooza stops Wagner from standing up.
Lollapalooza trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier Lollapalooza wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wagner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lollapalooza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Lollapalooza from controlling successfully.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lollapalooza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wagner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lollapalooza has Wagner in his guard.

Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza closes the distance and clinches up with Wagner, looking for a takedown. Lollapalooza pushes Wagner against the cage but Wagner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Lollapalooza's ribs.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lollapalooza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wagner swivels and escapes.
Bill Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lollapalooza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wagner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lollapalooza somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Lollapalooza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner lands a lovely overhand right.
Wagner throws a nice looking combination but Lollapalooza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wagner misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner stuffs the takedown attempt from Lollapalooza. Lollapalooza gets slowly back to his feet.
Lollapalooza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wagner but Wagner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wagner throws a combination. Lollapalooza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Wagner does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lollapalooza fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Wagner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Lollapalooza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lollapalooza, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Xavier Lollapalooza!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Xavier Lollapalooza!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Xavier Lollapalooza!

Xavier Lollapalooza wins by unanimous decision!