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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 716 p4p, 467 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 102 p4p, 70 weight class). McGuire has chosen Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
McGuire misses with a hook.
A cross from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a good cross that connects.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is trying to buck Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGuire works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGuire keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire is looking to escape.
McGuire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGuire tries to kick Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGuire kicks off Jaxon Flaxon Waxon and gets to his feet.
McGuire slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGuire moves out of range as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon strikes.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon finds it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGuire enables Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGuire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGuire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips a jab from McGuire.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
A jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
A cross from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
A shot to the body from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a nice forearm strike.
McGuire is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGuire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaxon Flaxon Waxon up against the cage.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon backwards.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's ribcage. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon being controlled against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGuire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuire is working Jaxon Flaxon Waxon over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a body shot but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks it.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands a right hand.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to stand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuire's head.
McGuire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon thows a huge punch but McGuire dodges it nicely.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon stops McGuire from getting back to his feet.
McGuire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is on him like a limpet, forcing McGuire back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire presses Jaxon Flaxon Waxon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to take this one to the mat.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire feints and then cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaxon Flaxon Waxon down.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire tries a low kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGuire looks to land a combination but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it well.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McGuire thows a leg kick but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon checks it
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses its intended target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Jaxon Flaxon Waxon getting side control.
Ralph McGuire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with the ground and pound but McGuire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a big elbow that misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire pushes Jaxon Flaxon Waxon off and gets back to his feet.
McGuire motions for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses the target.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a wild body shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body punch but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks OK. McGuire waves Jaxon Flaxon Waxon back to his feet!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is rocked!
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!
McGuire fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jaxon Flaxon Waxon out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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