PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 561 p4p, 1024 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 85 p4p, 158 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smash Machine
vs
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon

194 cm
25
218
10 - 6 - 0

186 cm
26
207
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%)

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaxon Flaxon Waxon circles away.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with an uppercut.

Smash Machine instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has been cut.
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smash Machine moves to clinch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon breaks away
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Jaxon Flaxon Waxon 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.
Smash Machine slips under a jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.

Smash Machine clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine blocks an uppercut.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks winded!
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to break free but Smash Machine pushes him back against the cage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smash Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's brow.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon breaks from the clinch.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a shot from downtown. Smash Machine moves away and avoids it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smash Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smash Machine tried to counter with a leg kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoided it.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Smash Machine tries to counter by clinching up but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon breaks away and moves out of range.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.

Smash Machine tries to sprawl but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Smash Machine holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smash Machine trying to control here.
Smash Machine is staying active underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smash Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Smash Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smash Machine is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smash Machine wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smash Machine with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is nestled in close to Smash Machine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smash Machine is pressing down on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smash Machine working a defensive guard here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but Smash Machine is working from the bottom.
Smash Machine trying to control the position here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control from the top but Smash Machine keeps moving.
Smash Machine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Smash Machine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash Machine jabs at Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body.
Smash Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smash Machine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range as Smash Machine strikes.
Smash Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch combination from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smash Machine. That's going to slow Jaxon Flaxon Waxon down.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in but no luck this time.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes one to the chin there.
Smash Machine throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smash Machine clobbers Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a counter combo.
Smash Machine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice cross.

Smash Machine pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Machine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants a takedown.
Smash Machine is pressed up against the cage. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smash Machine down to the mat. Smash Machine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clinch King Smash Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Smash Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with an overhand left.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smash Machine's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Smash Machine from standing back up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but Smash Machine is keeping him busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash Machine wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to take a breather but Smash Machine is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine wants to improve his position but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is controlling well.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Smash Machine from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice short elbow.
Smash Machine is staying active underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash Machine tries to get to full guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands strikes from half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Smash Machine from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking to escape.
Smash Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working away from the top position though.
Smash Machine manages to get to full guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with the ground and pound.
Smash Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is one step ahead there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon distracts Smash Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Smash Machine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon escapes and throws Smash Machine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smash Machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smash Machine takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smash Machine looking for a sweep but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with shots to the head and body - Smash Machine looks very uncomfortable down there.

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
Smash Machine is bucking up trying to escape but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing shots from mount.

Jeez, Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smash Machine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine is working to get back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominating with strikes here.
And that is 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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.