PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jaxx
vs
Storm

187 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxx lands a two punch combo.
Jaxx misses with a two punch combination.
Jaxx throws a body kick that misses.
Storm blocks a head kick by Jaxx.
Jaxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Storm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Jaxx won't allow Storm to pass to mount.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Jaxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxx won't allow Storm to pass to mount.
Jaxx tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.

Jaxx actively working from the bottom here.
Jaxx tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Storm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaxx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Storm.
Jaxx wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Storm tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jaxx.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Storm is working away from the top position though.
Jaxx wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Storm is taking a breather. Jaxx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Storm is just content to waste time from the top position. Jaxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaxx working a defensive guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Storm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Storm drops back looking for a leg! Jaxx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaxx manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Jaxx's guard.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jaxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaxx trying to control the position.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaxx is keeping the position for now.
Storm is working Jaxx over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaxx controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm won't allow Jaxx to sweep him here.
Storm pushes down on Jaxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Storm winds up and cracks Jaxx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaxx trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Storm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Storm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jaxx!
Jaxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaxx throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Jaxx lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Storm gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Storm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaxx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Storm trying to control the action but Jaxx is working from the bottom.
Storm working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaxx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Storm off and has taken his back!
Jaxx doesn't have the hooks in and Storm manages to turn into his guard.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Jaxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Storm is aware though and is defending well.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Jaxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm wants to control from the top but Jaxx keeps moving.

Jaxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Jaxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm wants to control from the top but Jaxx keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing strikes from guard but Jaxx blocks nicely.
Jaxx keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mason Storm wasn't active enough on the ground.
A nice combination there by Jaxx.
Jaxx throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Stacee Jaxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jaxx changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Storm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jaxx is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm is trying to buck Jaxx off.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jaxx lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Storm down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jaxx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jaxx tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaxx has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stacee Jaxx dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Storm takes one to the chin there.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaxx as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Jaxx.
Jaxx misses with a head kick.
Jaxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaxx connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaxx misses with a two punch combination.
Jaxx lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Jaxx as Storm shoots in.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaxx scores with a nice right hand.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaxx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stacee Jaxx is winning the standup battle so far.

Storm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxx keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Jaxx trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Storm won't allow Jaxx to sweep him here.
Storm wants to control from the top but Jaxx keeps moving.

Jaxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Storm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mason Storm has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jaxx throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaxx throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Jaxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaxx looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Jaxx misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stacee Jaxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Storm.

Jaxx gets caught flat footed, as Storm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Jaxx keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is fighting to break Jaxx's control of his arms but Jaxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Jaxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaxx is trying to control the position but Storm postures up.
Jaxx keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm wants to stand but Jaxx has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Storm lands a couple of elbows.
Jaxx will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jaxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaxx keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stacee Jaxx.
I think Jaxx 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stacee Jaxx!
Stacee Jaxx thanked the fans post fight for their support.