PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Jaxon (ranked 5530 p4p, 4425 weight class) and Buster Irish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Buster Irish was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jaxon
vs
Irish

200 cm
18
205
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ty Jaxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Irish!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Irish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaxon has him pressed against the cage.
Jaxon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Jaxon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ty Jaxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irish misses with a two punch combination.
Jaxon is looking for a counter combo.

Irish moves into the clinch.

Irish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaxon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Jaxon manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Irish clinches up against the cage.

Jaxon manages to break the clinch.

Irish has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaxon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Irish takes the fight into the clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch.

Irish darts in and clinches Jaxon up against the cage.

Irish breaks the clinch.
Jaxon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irish is fending him off so far but Jaxon persists. Nope, Irish circles away and we're back to standing.
Irish with a jab.
Jaxon dives in for a single leg takedown but Irish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Jaxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jaxon.
Jaxon tries to break free but Irish pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Irish breaks from the clinch.

Irish has Jaxon up against the cage in a clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Irish clinches up with Jaxon and pushes him back against the cage.

Irish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaxon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irish counters with a nice body shot.
Jaxon throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaxon rushes Irish and presses him up against the cage.

Irish breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaxon is defended easily by Irish.

Irish has managed to clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Irish has closed the distance and engaged Jaxon in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaxon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon looking to throw knees to the head but Irish is blocking nicely.

Irish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Irish lands with a straight right. Jaxon didn't see that one coming.
Jaxon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Irish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaxon is breathing heavily.
A combination from Jaxon does no damage.
Jaxon tries for a takedown but Irish circles away easily
and Irish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Irish gets a clinch.

Irish manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Irish dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Irish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaxon, pushing him back against the cage.

Irish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaxon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Irish counters with a two punch combo.
Jaxon tries to clinch there but Irish circles away.
Irish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Irish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaxon.

Jaxon moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaxon stalling in the clinch but Irish improves position.

Irish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buster Irish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon misses with a takedown attempt
and Irish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Jaxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaxon shoots in looking for a takedown. Irish tries to sprawl out of it but Jaxon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Irish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Irish has Jaxon up against the cage in a clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Irish clinches up with Jaxon and pushes him back against the cage.

Irish breaks from the clinch.
Irish lands a slapping body shot.

Irish moves into the clinch.

Irish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irish goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Irish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Irish gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Irish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Jaxon gets tackled into the cage by Irish. Irish maintains the clinch.

Irish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon shoots and misses
letting Irish counter with a right hand.
Jaxon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Irish closes the distance and pushes Jaxon back into the cage.

Irish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Jaxon tries to keep at a distance but Irish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaxon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Irish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish is pressed up against the cage. Jaxon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irish down to the mat. Irish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Irish gets a clinch.
Irish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jaxon.
Jaxon tries to break the clinch but Irish is controlling the position.
Jaxon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Irish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Irish moves into the clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Irish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jaxon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buster Irish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaxon shoots and misses
and Irish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ty Jaxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Irish has closed the distance and engaged Jaxon in a clinch.
Jaxon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaxon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Jaxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Irish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaxon tries to clinch but Irish moves away
and Irish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Irish clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Irish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaxon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaxon slips a jab and a cross from Irish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaxon doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Irish counter with a right hand.
Irish scores with a jab to the head.

Irish gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Irish manages to break the clinch.
Jaxon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Jaxon tries to keep at a distance but Irish has taken the fight into the clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Irish clinches.

Irish manages to break the clinch.
Jaxon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Irish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaxon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Irish rushes Jaxon and presses him up against the cage.

Irish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irish connects with a body shot that sends Jaxon's belly button to the back.
Irish scores with a one two! Jaxon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Irish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaxon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Irish has Jaxon up against the cage in a clinch.

Irish breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Irish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Irish stops a takedown attempt from Jaxon.

Irish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Irish scores with a hook to the body. Jaxon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Irish darts in and clinches Jaxon up against the cage.
Jaxon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Irish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Irish cracks Jaxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jaxon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish clobbers Jaxon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Jaxon is predictable there
and Irish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaxon shoots for a double leg takedown but Irish sprawls well. He's pushed Jaxon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Irish pushes Jaxon up against the cage in a clinch.

Irish breaks the clinch.
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!
Jaxon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Irish.
Jaxon takes one to the side of the head.

Jaxon is rocked!
Good shot there by Irish.
Ty Jaxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buster Irish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Jaxon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaxon throws a head kick that misses
and Irish counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Irish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Irish 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Irish!