PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyga Laxx (ranked 5913 p4p, 75 weight class) and Dennis Coles (ranked 16739 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Laxx
vs
Coles

189 cm
30
200 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

185 cm
35
209 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyga Laxx !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Coles!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coles with a jab.
Coles tries to land a leg kick but Laxx saw it coming and moves away.
Laxx moves forwards but Coles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coles tries to land a body kick

and Laxx moves into the clinch.
Coles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Coles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.

Coles breaks from the clinch.
Coles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laxx moves away from the strike by Coles.
Coles throws a leg kick that misses.
Coles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Coles is just out of range.
Dennis Coles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laxx manages to avoid it.
Laxx throws a hook but Coles avoids it easily.
Coles only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
Good standup being displayed there by Coles as he connects with a hook.
Laxx misses with an uppercut.
Coles lands with a nice body punch.
Coles misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Coles is predictable there
and Laxx counters with an inside leg kick.
Coles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coles throws a leg kick but Laxx sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laxx sets himself, and Coles steps forward looking for the clinch! Laxx avoids it this time.
Laxx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coles cracks Laxx with an open hand slap.
Laxx slips under a jab from Coles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Coles.

Coles has Laxx up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laxx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coles blocking some punches.
Coles has a couple of punches blocked by Laxx .
Laxx throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coless head.
Laxx blocking some punches.
Coles struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Coles misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx blocks a body shot from Coles.

Coles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Coles tenderised Laxx 's leg. Laxx is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laxx lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coles.
Coles stuffs the takedown attempt from Laxx . Laxx gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laxx 's head backwards.
An inside leg kick from Coles misses.
Laxx tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Laxx .
Laxx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coles's head backwards.
Coles scores with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coles. Laxx shrugs it off though.
Laxx is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coles. Laxx does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coles scores with a kick to the midsection.
Coles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
Coles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Laxx tries to keep at a distance but Coles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laxx pushes Coles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coles blocking some punches.
Coles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coles pushes Laxx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Laxx fails to land.
Coles struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.

Coles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Coles there.
Coles misses with a low kick.
Laxx lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coles scores with a sloppy right hand. Laxx should have avoided that one.
Laxx misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Coles misses.
Coles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Coles dominated that round.
That's time! Laxx 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Laxx moves out of range of the strikes.
Laxx is looking to counter punch.
Coles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laxx lands a nice shot that snaps Coles's head back.
Coles throws a poor cross that misses
and Laxx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coles throws a jab but it's blocked by Laxx .
A jab from Coles misses.
Coles tries to bum rush Laxx with a series of wild strikes but Laxx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coles connects with a crisp jab.
Coles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Coles's head.
Coles looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range.
Laxx seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coles lands with an uppercut that bounces Laxx off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx moves out of range as Coles throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coles moves into the clinch.
Laxx misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laxx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis Coles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Laxx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coles misses with some punches.
Coles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Laxx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Coles.
Laxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laxx tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
Coles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coles lands with a light punch inside.
Coles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laxx tries a body shot but Coles blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coles struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Coles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coles throws a head punch that misses.
Coles lands a left hand.
Coles struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx tries to throw a body punch but Coles avoids it by throwing Laxx back against the cage.
Coles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laxx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laxx misses with some punches.
Coles misses with a body punch.
Coles digs a right hand into Laxx 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laxx 's gas tank.
Coles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coles scores with a nice hook to the head.

Coles manages to break the clinch.
Laxx moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Coles - just one landing.

Coles has Laxx up against the cage in a clinch.
Coles tries to work over Laxx 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coles misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Coles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Coles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coles is keeping the position for now.

Coles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laxx defends it easily.
Laxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coles is trying to keep Laxx in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laxx manages to get himself to full guard.

Laxx has his hands on Coles's head, controlling the position.
Coles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coles wants to control from the top but Laxx keeps moving.
Coles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Coles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Coles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coles lands with a right hand.
Laxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coles.
Laxx fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coles just manages to avoid it.
Coles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dennis Coles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laxx tries to bum rush Coles with a series of wild strikes but Coles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coles connects with a single shot there.
Coles lands a jab to Laxx 's midsection.
Coles with a hook.
Coles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Coles misses with a leg kick.
Laxx blocks a leg kick.
Coles connects with a body shot that sends Laxx 's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coles stuns Laxx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coles stuns Laxx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coles thuds a left hand into Laxx 's body.
Coles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laxx doesn't seem bothered though.
Laxx drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coles tries to clinch up but Laxx circles away and keeps his distance.
Laxx checks a leg kick nicely.
Laxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coles throws a hook to the side of Laxx 's head but Laxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laxx is looking to counter the offense by Coles and move into the clinch.
Coles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laxx has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Coles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Coles fails to land.
Coles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Coles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laxx blocks a body shot from Coles.
Coles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
Coles lands with a right to the head.
Coles misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Coles has closed the distance and engaged Laxx in a clinch.
Laxx blocks a body shot from Coles.
Coles blocks an uppercut.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laxx is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A hook to the body from Laxx .
Coles lands with a right to the head.
Laxx misses with some punches.
Coles working aggressively here.

Coles breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laxx checks a leg kick.

Coles closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Coles uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laxx creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Coles - that landed with a thud.
Coles lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Coles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coles can't find room to land a body shot as Laxx controls the action.
Laxx blocks a body shot from Coles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coles.
Coles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Coles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coles misses with a body punch.
Coles misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laxx throws a head punch that misses.
Laxx takes a shot to the head.

Laxx is rocked!
Coles lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Laxx to his knees! Coles keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Coles!