PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gojira Axe (ranked 3928 p4p, 24434 weight class) and Refflesia Refflesia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Axe. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Axe
vs
Refflesia

205 cm
25
245
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
225
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gojira Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Refflesia Refflesia!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Axe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Refflesia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Axe is fending him off so far but Refflesia persists. Nope, Axe circles away and we're back to standing.
Axe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Refflesia clinches.

Refflesia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Refflesia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Axe defends it nicely.

Refflesia clinches up against the cage.

Refflesia breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Refflesia gets a clinch.

Refflesia breaks from the clinch.
Refflesia throws a right and a left that Axe avoids nicely.
Axe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Refflesia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axe tries to avoid it but Refflesia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axe to the ground. Axe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gojira Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Refflesia Refflesia.
Refflesia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axe tries to avoid it but Refflesia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axe to the ground. Axe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Refflesia moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Refflesia effectively controlling the action here.

Refflesia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Refflesia.
Refflesia lands a nice shot to the body.
Refflesia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Refflesia is defended easily by Axe.
Refflesia misses with a kick to the body.
Refflesia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axe.
Axe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Axe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Refflesia.
Refflesia fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Refflesia tries for a takedown but Axe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axe is looking to counter with head kicks.
Refflesia fails with a takedown attempt.
Refflesia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Refflesia.
Refflesia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Axe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Refflesia dodges the punch combination from Axe.
Refflesia defending well as Axe loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refflesia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gojira Axe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Refflesia takes the fight into the clinch.
Refflesia leaning against his opponent.

Refflesia jumps into guard, dragging Axe to the mat.
Axe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Axe wants to stand but Refflesia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Refflesia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Axe manages to get himself to full guard.

Refflesia stops Axe from standing up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Refflesia has eaten all the pies!
Axe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Refflesia manages to pass to side control.
Axe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Axe wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refflesia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Refflesia postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Axe to stand up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Refflesia or perhaps it was just good defense by Axe, which made it look bad.
Refflesia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Axe avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Axe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Refflesia or perhaps it was just good defense by Axe, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Refflesia Refflesia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Refflesia moves in looking to clinch but Axe pushes him off.
It looked like Axe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Refflesia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Refflesia takes the fight into the clinch.

Refflesia jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Refflesia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Axe's guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Refflesia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Refflesia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Axe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Refflesia tries to bum rush Axe with a series of wild strikes but Axe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axe but Axe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Refflesia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Refflesia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Axe counters with a straight right hand.
Gojira Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Refflesia Refflesia.
Refflesia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axe tries to avoid it but Refflesia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axe to the ground. Axe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Axe misses with a head kick.
Refflesia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Axe is fending him off so far but Refflesia persists. Nope, Axe circles away and we're back to standing.
Gojira Axe is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Axe.
Refflesia fails with a takedown attempt.
Axe misses with the combination.
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axe but Axe pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axe wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Axe.
Refflesia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Refflesia manages to avoid it.
Refflesia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Axe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axe scores with the left hand. Refflesia knows he should have avoided that one.
Axe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Axe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Axe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Refflesia back to the cage. Axe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Refflesia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axe tries to avoid it but Refflesia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axe to the ground. Axe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Axe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Axe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Axe connects with a right hand. Refflesia shakes it off.
Refflesia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Refflesia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Axe's waist but Axe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Refflesia off to one side.
Axe dips to his left and cracks Refflesia with an uppercut!
Refflesia avoids the head kick by Axe.

Refflesia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axe, pushing him back against the cage.
Refflesia is looking to take this one to the mat.

Refflesia successfully pulls guard.
Axe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Refflesia on the ground.
Axe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Refflesia trying to control the position.
Refflesia has Axe pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Refflesia is working an open guard so Axe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Axe throws a head kick but Refflesia moves out of range.
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Axe as he avoids it easily.
Axe misses with a head kick.
Refflesia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Axe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gojira Axe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Axe throws a head kick that misses.
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown but Axe shows good takedown defense.
Refflesia avoids the head kick by Axe.
Axe sets himself, and Refflesia steps forward looking for the clinch! Axe avoids it this time.
Refflesia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Axe defends well and Refflesia ends up having to push Axe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Axe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Axe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Refflesia. Refflesia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gojira Axe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Axe lands with a hook. Refflesia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Refflesia.
Axe leaves Refflesia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axe throws a series of punches but Refflesia moves out of range.
Refflesia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axe but Axe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gojira Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Refflesia Refflesia.
Refflesia slips a jab and a cross from Axe.
Refflesia thuds his shin into the meat of Axe's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Refflesia.
Axe misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Refflesia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Refflesia avoids the head kick by Axe.
Refflesia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Refflesia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Axe misses its target.
Refflesia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Refflesia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Refflesia doesn't manage to clinch there - Axe circles away.
Refflesia takes one to the chin there.
Axe misses with a wild body shot.
Refflesia with the counter takedown but Axe avoids it easily.
Refflesia goes for a double leg but Axe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Axe continues to drive forward.
Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Axe misses with a series of wild punches.
Axe slips a jab and a cross from Refflesia.
Axe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Refflesia fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe throws a head kick but Refflesia moves out of range.
As Axe backs off Refflesia throws a huge counter combo but Axe manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Axe.
Axe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Axe throws a body shot but no joy.
Refflesia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Axe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axe throws a sloppy head kick and Refflesia moves out of range easily.
Axe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Refflesia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Axe as he jumps to the side.
Refflesia throws a right hand that Axe ducks under and follows up with a left that Axe also avoids with ease.
Refflesia shoots for a double leg takedown but Axe sprawls well. He's pushed Refflesia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Refflesia is looking to clinch but Axe is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Axe lands with an uppercut that bounces Refflesia off the cage and back into range.
Refflesia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Axe looks to land a combination but Refflesia avoids it well.
Refflesia moves away from the strike by Axe.
Axe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Axe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Refflesia.
Axe lands with a hook. Refflesia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Refflesia tries for a takedown but Axe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gojira Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe throws a sloppy head kick and Refflesia moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Refflesia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Axe avoids it really well and circles away.
Axe tries a head kick but it misses.
Refflesia misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Axe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Refflesia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Axe there.
A head kick misses from Axe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axe throws a nice looking combination but Refflesia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Refflesia looks for a takedown but Axe sprawls well.
Axe digs a good hook to Refflesia's body.

Refflesia moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gojira Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gojira Axe!
In his post fight interview, Gojira Axe gave a big smile as he said 'This Axe is only cutting down the limbs, but I'm coming for the roots next time.'.