PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 1132 p4p, 2181 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 166 p4p, 290 weight class). Vanorden's entrance music is Squad King Karter. A fine choice. Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vanorden
vs
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon

190 cm
23
219
8 - 5 - 0

186 cm
23
207
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
Vanorden misses with a left hand
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to keep at a distance but Vanorden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanorden is working Jaxon Flaxon Waxon over against the cage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden tries to work over Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon controls the action.
Vanorden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's elbow.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Vanorden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backwards.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanorden's elbow.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushed against the cage.

Vanorden manages to break the clinch.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips under a jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a straight right. Vanorden didn't see that one coming.
Vanorden throws a hook but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a loose jab but Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vanorden cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a jab. Vanorden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden dips to his left and cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Vanorden.
Vanorden thuds a left hand into Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has time to react.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in and gets a takedown into Vanorden's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vanorden holds on and takes a little breather.
Vanorden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's guard.

Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Vanorden continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vanorden.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a straight left.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids the punch easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon 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.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks down to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vanorden catches Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden walks into a jab.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaxon Flaxon Waxon can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden connects with a jab.
Vanorden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanorden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses its intended target.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a combination that misses
and Vanorden counters with a stiff right hand.
Vanorden throws out a loose jab but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's head back.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with that takedown attempt.
Vanorden moves forwards but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vanorden takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden throws a lazy right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
It seemed like Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden throws a hook but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it easily.
Vanorden lands a slapping body shot.
Vanorden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a jab when Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips the punch.
A left lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vanorden is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vanorden is looking to improve his position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanorden is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanorden gets back to full guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden keeping full guard, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to pass.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to pass the guard but Vanorden is keeping the position.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stopping the sweep attempt from Vanorden.
Vanorden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vanorden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vanorden scores with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a jab to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a jab when Vanorden was well out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
And Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to counter it with a takedown but Vanorden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vanorden takes one to the side of the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanorden lands with an overhand left.
Vanorden takes a swing at Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage but misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon loads up on a big right hand but Vanorden slips the punch.
Vanorden lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Vanorden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanorden cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vanorden moves out of range as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanorden clobbers Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out the jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses the target.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to avoid it.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanorden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vanorden wants to hit a sweep here but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vanorden there!
Vanorden tries to lock up and control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden gets back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanorden has his hands clasped together around Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's back. He's all about the action.
Vanorden wants to control but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is keeping busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon passes into side control, despite Vanorden's attempt to control the position.
Vanorden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working the ground and pound but Vanorden is defending the strikes.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vanorden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's best efforts.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanorden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanorden has his hands clasped together around Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's back. He's all about the action.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon prevents Vanorden from improving his position.
Vanorden is trying to control but can't.
Vanorden tries to get to full guard but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has control of the leg.
Vanorden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is working away from the top position though.
Vanorden is controlling Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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 Bruce Vanorden.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanorden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.