PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fury
vs
Lloyd

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lloyd closes the distance and clinches.
Lloyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.

It looks like Xavier Fury has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyd.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyd.
Fury is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Lloyd.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury blocking some punches.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lloyd.
Fury pushes Lloyd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Lloyd misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Lloyd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lloyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Lloyd back against the cage.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lloyd.
Fury misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd.
Fury working aggressively here.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd.
Fury lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards.
Lloyd scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.

Fury is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Lloyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard.

Lloyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Lloyd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lloyd throws a strike aimed at the side of Fury's head but Fury avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury prevents Lloyd from moving into mount.

Lloyd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fury rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lloyd's guard! Nice work there by Fury!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Lloyd trying to keep a closed guard but Fury is proving a slippery customer.

Lloyd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fury throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lloyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lloyd, into his guard.
Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Fury throws an elbow that misses. Lloyd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fury's guard. Nice move by Lloyd!
Fury has momentary wrist control but Lloyd slips an elbow through the middle.
Fury trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lloyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lloyd sprawls and moves away.
Lloyd moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Fury looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
Fury misses the shot to the body.
Lloyd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lloyd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lloyd sprawls and moves away.
Lloyd checks a leg kick.
Lloyd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury avoids the head kick by Lloyd.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fury connects with a body shot.
Fury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lloyd lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fury throws a nice outside leg kick.

Lloyd closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Lloyd.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Lloyd lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Lloyd working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lloyd scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Lloyd tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Lloyd back against the cage.
Lloyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lloyd is pushing Fury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lloyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd.
Lloyd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Lloyd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lloyd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fury is trying to control the position but Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lloyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lloyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lloyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Lloyd lands with a light punch inside.

Xavier Fury's cut is getting worse.

Lloyd drags the fight down to the ground.

Lloyd working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.

Lloyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fury trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lloyd manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lloyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lloyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Fury's cut.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lloyd tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury feinted with a counter takedown.
Fury motions for Lloyd to come forward. Fury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lloyd slips a jab from Fury.
Lloyd wants to counter with a clinch but Fury pushes him away.
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Fury is avoiding it.
Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fury attempts a counter takedown but Lloyd avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury attempts a counter takedown but Lloyd avoids it well and moves away.

Lloyd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fury to the ground. Lloyd is now in Fury's guard.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Lloyd throwing strikes but missing.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Lloyd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lloyd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lloyd is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lloyd advances position into side control!

Lloyd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lloyd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lloyd but great work by Fury.
Fury throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lloyd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Lloyd looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fury trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fury postures up and lands a big shot to Lloyd's brow.
Fury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Lloyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Lloyd, not yet.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lloyd is keeping the position for now.
Lloyd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lloyd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lloyd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lloyd trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lloyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lloyd winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lloyd!
A very excited looking John Lloyd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.