PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Duarte (ranked 1537 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 208 p4p, 342 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Duarte
vs
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon

188 cm
23
213
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
24
207
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duarte lands the left hand.
Duarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte lands with a cross.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backs away, Duarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duarte misses with a straight left.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands in his opponent's guard.

Duarte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duarte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defending well as Duarte loads up on a big left hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duarte is looking to counter punch.
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's head but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks right into an uppercut from Duarte.
Duarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a powerful jab.
Duarte digs a good body shot into Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon as he connects with a hook.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duarte did well to prevent Jaxon Flaxon Waxon getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte trying to control here.
Duarte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duarte taking some punishment here, with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in his half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the head and body with strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duarte's head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duarte keeps working.
Duarte is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is trying to control the action in half guard but Duarte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duarte is trying to stand back up but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling him
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing shots but Duarte is blocking nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a straight right by Duarte.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a looping right.
It looked like Duarte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Miguel Duarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Duarte. No joy for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on that attempt.
As Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks to move away, Duarte throws a big counter combo but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Duarte dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Duarte throws out a loose jab but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duarte throws a hook but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to work some ground and pound but Duarte has wrist control.
Duarte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte is trying to keep Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in close.
Duarte wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes from guard but Duarte blocks nicely.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duarte's head.

It looks like Miguel Duarte has been cut.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon defending well as Duarte loads up on a big left hand.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte staying out of range there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook. Duarte ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte wants to slow Jaxon Flaxon Waxon down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duarte throws a right and a left that Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids nicely.
Duarte misses with a straight left.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Duarte defends it well.
A low kick from Duarte is predictable there
and Duarte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Miguel Duarte's cut is getting worse.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a single shot there.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses its intended target.
Duarte walks into a jab.
Duarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to clinch.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook to the side of Duarte's head but Duarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with an uppercut.
Duarte defending well as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duarte throws a body punch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a leg kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks to land a right hand but Duarte moved out of range.
Duarte slips under a jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miguel Duarte is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duarte misses with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a leg kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Duarte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Duarte throws a leg kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duarte.
It looked like Duarte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon! But no joy.
Duarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
It looked like Duarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves forwards but Duarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook but Duarte blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Duarte throwing a counter right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duarte moves away.
Duarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duarte looks to throw the jab but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a looping left.
Duarte misses with a left hand
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duarte.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duarte's guard.
Duarte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duarte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Duarte is trying to keep Jaxon Flaxon Waxon in close.
Duarte keeping moving, preventing Jaxon Flaxon Waxon from controlling successfully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Duarte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook.
Duarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon catches Duarte right on the button with a cross.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a right hand that misses
and Duarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duarte thumps Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a low kick.
Duarte throws a body punch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duarte staying out of range there.
Duarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with the counter takedown but Duarte avoids it easily.
Duarte misses with an uppercut.
Duarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duarte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duarte lands the left hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a four punch combination!

Miguel Duarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duarte misses with a few strikes there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon works over Duarte with some ground and pound from guard.

Duarte is rocked!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control from the top but Duarte keeps moving.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
After winning the bout, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.