PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Saxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors De Camlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Saxon
vs
De Camlan

185 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Saxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bors De Camlan!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saxon misses with a takedown attempt
and De Camlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

De Camlan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Camlan wants to stand and escape but instead Saxon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saxon passes into half guard.

Saxon seems to be looking for submissions.
De Camlan is trying to get back to full guard.

Saxon looking for a submission but De Camlan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Saxon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Camlan is keeping the position for now.
Saxon stands and throws De Camlan's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Camlan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Camlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saxon tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Camlan's legs.

Saxon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Camlan has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Camlan manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Camlan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Saxon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Camlan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saxon has De Camlan in his guard.
De Camlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saxon is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Saxon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

De Camlan stands up from Saxon's guard - De Camlan perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from De Camlan misses.
Saxon shoots in for a double leg but De Camlan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

De Camlan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Camlan in side control, throwing shots but Saxon defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saxon keeps working.
De Camlan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saxon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Camlan takes a little break here. Saxon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saxon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saxon is not content to let De Camlan control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Saxon looking for subs from the bottom but De Camlan mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Camlan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
De Camlan lands with an overhand left.
Saxon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Camlan but De Camlan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Saxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Camlan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saxon eats them both and turns towards De Camlan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jax Saxon has been cut.
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!
Saxon shoots in for a takedown but De Camlan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saxon shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from De Camlan does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Camlan misses with a wild combination.
Saxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Camlan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bors De Camlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Saxon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saxon with a poor takedown

and De Camlan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saxon!
Saxon has given up his back. Will we see De Camlan going for some submissions?
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards De Camlan.
Saxon is trying to break free.

Saxon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

De Camlan looking for the choke from the back.
Saxon prevents De Camlan from getting a body triangle.
De Camlan doesn't have the hooks in and Saxon manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saxon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saxon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Saxon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Saxon is looking for a kimura here.

Saxon 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.

Saxon seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan is pressing down on Saxon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Saxon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Camlan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saxon, into his guard.
De Camlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saxon is retaining full guard.
Saxon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Saxon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saxon is keeping the position for now.
De Camlan passes Saxon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Camlan is looking to stall here but Saxon recovers full guard.
Saxon keeping moving, preventing De Camlan from controlling successfully.
De Camlan wants to stand but Saxon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Camlan wants to control from the top but Saxon keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saxon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Camlan looking to sit in guard and control but Saxon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Saxon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Camlan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Saxon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Camlan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Camlan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bors De Camlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jax Saxon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Saxon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Saxon misses its intended target.
De Camlan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Camlan stuffs the takedown attempt from Saxon. Saxon gets slowly back to his feet.
Saxon with a poor takedown
and De Camlan counters with a straight right hand.
Saxon throws a right hand that misses
and De Camlan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saxon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Camlan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Saxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Camlan throws a series of strikes that have Saxon backpedaling.

De Camlan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saxon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Camlan pushing down on Saxon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saxon gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saxon looking for a guillotine here but De Camlan defends easily.
De Camlan advances position into side control!

De Camlan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saxon misses with an uppercut.
De Camlan defending well as Saxon loads up on a big left hand.
De Camlan tests Saxon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saxon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Camlan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saxon eats them both and turns towards De Camlan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Saxon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Saxon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Camlan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Camlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jax Saxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Camlan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saxon shoots and misses
and De Camlan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Camlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saxon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from De Camlan both land. Nice combination.
De Camlan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saxon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and De Camlan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Camlan wants to pass the guard but Saxon is defending well.
De Camlan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

De Camlan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saxon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Camlan.
Saxon is staying active underneath De Camlan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Camlan seems to be looking for submissions.
De Camlan wants to take a breather but Saxon is having none of it.
De Camlan slips a nice elbow through Saxon's hands, connecting with Saxon's forehead.
De Camlan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saxon to regain full guard.
De Camlan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saxon is keeping the position for now.
De Camlan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bors De Camlan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Camlan is looking to take a break and control but Saxon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jax Saxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Camlan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bors De Camlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Camlan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bors De Camlan!
Bors De Camlan very nearly forgot to thank MMA ANIMAL amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.