PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Richards
vs
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon

195 cm
21
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaxon Waxon tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Flaxon Waxon tries to clinch up.
Flaxon Waxon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flaxon Waxon.
Flaxon Waxon fails to land the takedown.

Flaxon Waxon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flaxon Waxon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.

Richards stands and steps away. Flaxon Waxon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Flaxon Waxon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flaxon Waxon swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards fails with the takedown

and Flaxon Waxon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flaxon Waxon uses from the top position.
Flaxon Waxon throws an elbow that misses. Richards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flaxon Waxon's guard. Nice move by Richards!

Richards stands up from Flaxon Waxon's guard - Richards perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flaxon Waxon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flaxon Waxon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Richards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richards has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flaxon Waxon trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flaxon Waxon tries to roll over but Richards keeps him under control.
Richards throwing shots but Flaxon Waxon is blocking nicely.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flaxon Waxon wants to get back to full guard.
Flaxon Waxon trying to control here.
Flaxon Waxon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Richards works over Flaxon Waxon with some ground and pound from guard.

Richards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Anthony Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Richards has closed the distance and engaged Flaxon Waxon in a clinch.

Richards breaks from the clinch.
Flaxon Waxon throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Flaxon Waxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Richards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richards stops Flaxon Waxon from getting back to his feet.
Flaxon Waxon looks gassed!
Richards lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richards lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Richards decides to return to a standing position.
Richards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flaxon Waxon sprawls well. Flaxon Waxon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Flaxon Waxon with that takedown attempt.

Richards changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flaxon Waxon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Richards seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Richards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Richards cracks Flaxon Waxon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Richards scoring with punches and elbows.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Flaxon Waxon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flaxon Waxon is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flaxon Waxon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Richards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Flaxon Waxon is looking to clinch.
Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Flaxon Waxon pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Flaxon Waxon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flaxon Waxon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richards prevents it.
Flaxon Waxon is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.

Richards jumps into guard, dragging Flaxon Waxon to the mat.

Richards is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flaxon Waxon backwards.
Richards keeps control of Flaxon Waxon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flaxon Waxon is looking for a takedown.
Richards lands with a light punch inside.
Richards is trying to drag Flaxon Waxon to the mat but Flaxon Waxon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flaxon Waxon is pressed up against the cage. Richards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flaxon Waxon down to the mat. Flaxon Waxon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Flaxon Waxon moves into the clinch.
Richards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flaxon Waxon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Flaxon Waxon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flaxon Waxon wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Flaxon Waxon shoots in looking for a takedown but Richards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flaxon Waxon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flaxon Waxon is breathing heavily.
Richards dives in and grabs Flaxon Waxon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flaxon Waxon pushes down on Richards's head and hops out.
Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richards tries to bum rush Flaxon Waxon with a series of wild strikes but Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Richards shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Richards stands up and beckons Flaxon Waxon to join him on the feet.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richards looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Richards decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flaxon Waxon moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Flaxon Waxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards shoots for a takedown but Flaxon Waxon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flaxon Waxon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flaxon Waxon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richards.
Flaxon Waxon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richards really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown by Flaxon Waxon or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards which made him look bad.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards tries to bum rush Flaxon Waxon with a series of wild strikes but Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Richards dominated that second round.
That's time! Richards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Richards has a takedown stuffed.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flaxon Waxon defends it nicely.
Flaxon Waxon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Richards counters with a takedown into side control.
Flaxon Waxon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flaxon Waxon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flaxon Waxon struggling a bit here.
Richards wants to control but Flaxon Waxon is keeping him busy.
Richards is really struggling to control Flaxon Waxon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Flaxon Waxon wants to control but Richards postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flaxon Waxon tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Flaxon Waxon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flaxon Waxon is not content to let Richards control the position.
Richards is chipping away with strikes.
Richards working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anthony Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Richards has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Flaxon Waxon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Richards yanks on the arm and Flaxon Waxon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Richards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Richards!