PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xillin Daxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzmagic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fitzmagic. Xillin Daxon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Fitzmagic's chin.

Daxon
vs
Fitzmagic

165 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xillin Daxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Fitzmagic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzmagic scores with a four punch combination!
Fitzmagic thumps Daxon with a low kick.

Daxon moves into the clinch successfully.
Daxon tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzmagic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daxon can't get the takedown.
Daxon tries to pull guard but Fitzmagic holds him up against the cage and eventually Daxon drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xillin Daxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzmagic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daxon's face.
Daxon is working for takedown but Fitzmagic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daxon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzmagic walks away with a smile on his face. Daxon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daxon slips a jab and a cross from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic misses with a kick to the body.
Daxon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daxon fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Daxon misses

and Fitzmagic counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitzmagic landing knees to the head.
Daxon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daxon goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzmagic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzmagic tries to bum rush Daxon with a series of wild strikes but Daxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzmagic misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Fitzmagic misses.
Daxon throws a series of punches but Fitzmagic avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Fitzmagic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Fitzmagic does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzmagic gets underhooks to prevent Daxon's takedown attempt.
Fitzmagic gets underhooks to prevent Daxon's takedown attempt.
Fitzmagic lands a nice elbow.
Fitzmagic landing knees to the head.
Daxon tries to pull guard but Fitzmagic won't allow it.
Daxon goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzmagic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daxon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzmagic can pounce on him.
A head kick by Daxon misses

and Fitzmagic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzmagic with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxon letting Fitzmagic take a breather here.
Fitzmagic is pressed up against the cage. Daxon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzmagic down to the mat. Fitzmagic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzmagic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzmagic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good work by Fitzmagic as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fitzmagic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daxon moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daxon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzmagic tries to avoid it but Daxon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzmagic to the ground. Fitzmagic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzmagic thumps Daxon with a low kick.
Ryan Fitzmagic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxon is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fitzmagic is predictable there

and Daxon counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Daxon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daxon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitzmagic tries to escape but Daxon is in control.
Daxon wants to control but Fitzmagic is keeping him busy.
Daxon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Daxon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzmagic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Fitzmagic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fitzmagic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Fitzmagic.
A leg kick checked by Daxon.
Fitzmagic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daxon fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxon tries to clinch up but Fitzmagic circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Daxon.
Fitzmagic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzmagic. Daxon shrugs it off though.
That kick from Fitzmagic tenderised Daxon's leg. Daxon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxon.
Daxon wants to clinch
and Fitzmagic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Fitzmagic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daxon wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Daxon blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzmagic throws a right hand that Daxon ducks under and follows up with a left that Daxon also avoids with ease.
Fitzmagic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Daxon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzmagic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzmagic is breathing heavily.
Fitzmagic can't keep his opponent in guard - Daxon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daxon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitzmagic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daxon.
Fitzmagic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daxon.
Daxon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Daxon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fitzmagic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Daxon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xillin Daxon!