PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Howard Wolowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxon has chosen X Goin' Give iIt To Ya-DMX as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wolowitz
vs
Jaxon

175 cm
22
147 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

168 cm
29
146 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Pegasus Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howard Wolowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon tries to work over Wolowitz's front leg with a kick but Wolowitz checks it.
Jaxon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Jaxon as he checks the leg kick.
Wolowitz misses with a two punch combination.
Wolowitz looks to land a right hand but Jaxon moved out of range.
A punch combination from Jaxon misses.
Wolowitz scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Jaxon is predictable there
and Jaxon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaxon throws a body kick that misses.
Jaxon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wolowitz's calf.
Wolowitz throws a hook but Jaxon avoids it easily.
Wolowitz misses with an uppercut
and Jaxon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wolowitz really felt that one!
Jaxon wants to land a leg kick but Wolowitz is out of range.
Jaxon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolowitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon swinging wildly here.
Wolowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Jaxon counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaxon throws a body kick that misses.
Wolowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wolowitz throws a shot from downtown. Jaxon moves away and avoids it.
Wolowitz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaxon. That one must have hurt.
Jaxon throws a leg kick which misses Wolowitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolowitz tries to avoid it.
Wolowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaxon.
Jaxon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaxon connects with a single shot there.
Jaxon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jaxon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolowitz.

Jaxon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaxon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Wolowitz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolowitz stops Jaxon from passing to mount.
Jaxon wants to control but Wolowitz is keeping him busy.
Wolowitz holds on to Jaxon's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz is trying to improve his position.

Jaxon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolowitz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolowitz is looking to regain half guard here but Jaxon keeps moving and retains side control.
Jaxon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolowitz tries to bench press Jaxon off him but Jaxon keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Wolowitz is right now.
Jaxon working the ground and pound but Wolowitz is defending the strikes.
Jaxon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wolowitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wolowitz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaxon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolowitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jaxon trying to control from Wolowitz's half guard. Wolowitz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jaxon wants to control from the top but Wolowitz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Jaxon 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.

Jaxon throws a leg kick but Wolowitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolowitz.
Wolowitz throws out a loose jab but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolowitz.
Jaxon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaxon throws a leg kick but Wolowitz checks it.
Jaxon tries to score with a low kick but Wolowitz moves his leg out of the way.
Wolowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaxon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolowitz dodges the punch combination from Jaxon.
Tyrone Jaxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolowitz throws out a loose jab but Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolowitz throws a body punch but Jaxon moves out of range.
Jaxon throws a hook to the side of Wolowitz's head but Wolowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolowitz misses with a left hand

and Jaxon counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolowitz can't break the clinch.

Wolowitz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolowitz connects with a jab.
Jaxon throws the kick towards the body but Wolowitz avoids it.
Wolowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolowitz throws a combination that misses
and Jaxon counters with a leg kick.
Jaxon lands a leg kick that knocks Wolowitz off balance momentarily.
Jaxon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaxon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Jaxon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaxon.
Jaxon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaxon wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaxon wants to clinch up but Wolowitz keeps it at a distance.
Wolowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaxon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaxon throws a combination. Wolowitz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wolowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaxon. Jaxon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Jaxon. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaxon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon misses with a head kick.
Jaxon cracks Wolowitz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolowitz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaxon tries to work over Wolowitz's front leg with a kick but Wolowitz checks it.
Jaxon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaxon misses with a low kick.
Wolowitz blocks a leg kick.
Jaxon tries to clinch but Wolowitz moves away
and Wolowitz counters with a nice body shot.
Jaxon misses with a hook
and Wolowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaxon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wolowitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolowitz checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon scores with a nice strike.
Jaxon misses with a low kick.
Wolowitz throws a lazy uppercut

and Jaxon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wolowitz!
Jaxon avoids the attempt from Wolowitz to control.
Wolowitz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolowitz gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaxon wants to pass the guard but Wolowitz is defending well.
Jaxon trying to control from half guard but Wolowitz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Jaxon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jaxon loads up on a big right hand but Wolowitz slips the punch.
Jaxon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wolowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaxon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaxon lands a head kick!
Wolowitz lands a nice shot that snaps Jaxon's head back.
Jaxon throws a head kick but Wolowitz moves out of range.
Good work by Wolowitz as he checks the leg kick.
Jaxon tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Jaxon misses.
Wolowitz loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolowitz misses with a few strikes there.
Wolowitz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaxon tries to land a leg kick but Wolowitz saw it coming and moves away.
Jaxon looks to land a right hand but Wolowitz moved out of range.
Jaxon defending well as Wolowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Wolowitz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wolowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon moves away.
Nice cross by Wolowitz.
Wolowitz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolowitz misses with a right hand
and Jaxon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jaxon throws a head kick but Wolowitz moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon tries a low kick but Wolowitz avoids it.
Jaxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolowitz.
Jaxon misses with a low kick.
Jaxon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolowitz connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Wolowitz.
Jaxon is looking to slow Wolowitz down with leg kicks.
Jaxon dodges the punch combination from Wolowitz.
Jaxon staying out of range there.
Howard Wolowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon takes a swing at Wolowitz's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Jaxon catches Wolowitz right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon shoots in and drives through. Wolowitz sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Wolowitz blocks the low kick.
Jaxon thumps Wolowitz with a low kick.
Jaxon misses with a double jab.
Jaxon misses with a right hand
and Wolowitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolowitz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaxon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaxon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaxon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Jaxon.
Tyrone Jaxon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaxon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolowitz throws a nice looking combination but Jaxon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaxon tries to clinch but Wolowitz moves out of range.
Jaxon misses with an uppercut
and Wolowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Wolowitz is predictable there
and Jaxon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolowitz moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaxon.
Wolowitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaxon.
Nice uppercut there from Wolowitz.
Wolowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaxon throws a head kick but Wolowitz moves out of range.
Jaxon catches Wolowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolowitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolowitz throws a shot from downtown. Jaxon moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Wolowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaxon 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Jaxon!