QFC Tournament 509 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feta Kuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smash
vs
Kuli

206 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongo Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Feta Kuli!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smash drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuli wants to sweep but no luck.
Smash postures up.

Kuli has his foot on Smash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smash works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuli, not yet.
Kuli working a defensive guard here.
Smash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuli on the ground.

Kuli is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smash throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuli's body to avoid the submission. Kuli has instead reached around Smash's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuli arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feta Kuli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanka Ivanow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Chek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Chek will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ivanow
vs
Chek

190 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vanka Ivanow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tomas Chek!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chek tries to clinch there but Ivanow circles away.

Chek looking to score a takedown here. Ivanow is defending well but Chek drives through and ends up in Ivanow's guard.

Ivanow has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chek doesn't defend quickly enough and Ivanow has managed to lock this one up! Can Chek escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ivanow on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vanka Ivanow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Kex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rex
vs
Kex

200 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr Kex!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kex is able to avoid easily.

Rex decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rex wants to take a breather but Kex is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kex.
Kex tries to get to full guard but Rex has control of the leg.
Kex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rex.
Kex trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kex is just riding it out for now. Rex eventually gives up the hold.
Kex is trying to control but can't.
Rex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kex on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kex tries to clinch up but Rex circles away and keeps his distance.
Kex misses with a takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a two punch combo.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Rex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kex dives in for a single leg takedown but Rex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rex defends it nicely.
Dr Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Kex.
Kex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rex tries to avoid it but Kex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rex to the ground. Rex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kex avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kex throws a sloppy head kick and Rex moves out of range easily.
Kex blocks a head kick by Rex.

Rex looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kex should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rex engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
Rex wants to stand but Kex is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex slips nicely into half guard.
Kex is looking to control Rex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kex avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kex manages to get to full guard.
Kex being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rex cracks Kex with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Rex dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Some bone on bone action there as Rex checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Rex rushes Kex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rex leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kex tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Kex drops back down to his feet.
Rex has Kex pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rex pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kex controlling from the top position.
Kex won't allow Rex to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kex scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kex can do to turn this around?
Kex wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.
Rex pulls Kex in to control the position.
Kex trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rex appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two 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.
Rex misses with a two punch combination.

Kex shoots in and gets a takedown into Rex's guard.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Kex from controlling successfully.
Rex pulls Kex in to control the position.
Kex tries to free his leg and advance position but Rex is retaining full guard.
Rex 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.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Kex from controlling successfully.
Rex wants to sweep here but Kex controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rex works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Rex moves into the clinch.

Rex tightens his grip and picks Kex up, before dumping him to the ground. Kex manages to land in guard.
Kex has Rex pulled in close to control his posture.
Kex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rex is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Kex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kex moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex goes for a double leg but Kex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kex continues to drive forward.
Kex is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rex tries to score with a low kick but Kex moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Rex dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rex gets caught flat footed, as Kex shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Kex is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex trying to keep a closed guard but Kex is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kex works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kex seems content to control.
Rex is staying active underneath Kex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kex wants to stand but Rex has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rex throws a body punch but Kex moves out of range.

Kex feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kex scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kex wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.
Rex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kex is one step ahead there.
Dr Rex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rex wants to improve his position but instead Kex has moved into half guard.
Kex works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rex is trying to reverse the position but instead Kex has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kex struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rex has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kex.

Kex is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rex is defending well though. Kex let's go of the attempt for now.
Kex struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kex softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kex thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rex trying to control the hands but Kex won't let him.
Rex tries to roll but Kex sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kex's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rex is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kex.
Rex is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dr Kex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rex 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Dr Rex!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Dr Rex!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Dr Rex!

Dr Rex wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Lex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Del Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Salvador Del Mundo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lex
vs
Del Mundo

200 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dr Lex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Del Mundo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lex delivers a nice body kick.
Lex throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Del Mundo tries to counter it with a takedown but Lex pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Lex forces Del Mundo back against the cage and clinches.
Lex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Del Mundo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lex prevents it.

Lex breaks from the clinch.

Lex shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Del Mundo's guard.

Del Mundo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lex looking to pass the guard.

Del Mundo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lex tries to clinch up.
Del Mundo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Mundo with the counter takedown but Lex avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Del Mundo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Del Mundo moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two 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.

Lex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Mundo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Mundo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lex presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Del Mundo regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lex is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Del Mundo looking for submissions off his back.

Del Mundo looking for subs from the bottom but Lex mounts him!
Del Mundo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Del Mundo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lex struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Del Mundo right now.
Lex tries to get the hooks in deep but Del Mundo pushed the leg off.
Del Mundo breaks Lex's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lex keeping full guard, as Del Mundo tries to pass.

Del Mundo has gone for a leg lock! Lex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Del Mundo's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Del Mundo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Mundo looks winded!
Lex is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Mundo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Del Mundo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lex could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Del Mundo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lex has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lex trying to control the action but Del Mundo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Lex dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Mundo!
Del Mundo is looking for a sweep.
Lex trying to control the position but Del Mundo is working away.
Del Mundo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lex wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Mundo is not content to let Lex control the position.
Dr Lex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Mundo can do to turn this around?
Lex working the ground and pound but Del Mundo is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mundo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lex presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Mundo is looking to escape.
Del Mundo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Del Mundo is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lex unloads with some shots from mount but Del Mundo bucks and avoids them well.
Lex prevents Del Mundo from getting the reversal.
Del Mundo tries to improve his position but instead Lex has taken his back!
Lex keeps control of the position as Del Mundo tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mundo turns into Lex and is now in his guard.
Lex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Mundo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lex working a defensive guard here.
Del Mundo wants to pass the guard but Lex is keeping the position.

Lex is looking for a triangle but Del Mundo pushes his legs off easily.
Del Mundo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lex is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Del Mundo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lex manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Del Mundo has Lex in his guard.

Lex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Mundo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lex has managed to get both his arms back between Del Mundo's legs - danger averted.

Del Mundo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Mundo is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Del Mundo working for submissions but it's allowed Lex to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Lex dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Del Mundo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lex is controlling Del Mundo's posture.

Del Mundo has gone for a leg lock! Lex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Del Mundo's guard.

Del Mundo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Del Mundo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lex passes into half guard.

Del Mundo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lex pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Mundo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lex is looking to take a break and control but Del Mundo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Del Mundo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Del Mundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Mundo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lex works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Del Mundo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Del Mundo is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lex is looking to take a break and control but Del Mundo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Mundo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Mundo is not content to let Lex control the position.
Lex has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Del Mundo!
Del Mundo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lex can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Mundo is looking to escape.
Del Mundo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Del Mundo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Del Mundo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Del Mundo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Del Mundo keeps trying to improve his position.
Del Mundo prevents Lex from getting a body triangle.
Del Mundo breaks Lex's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Mundo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lex wants to sweep but no luck.

Del Mundo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lex has escaped and now he's on top!

Lex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Del Mundo looking for a guillotine here but Lex defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salvador Del Mundo.
Well Lex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Dr Lex!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Dr Lex!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Dr Lex!

Dr Lex wins by unanimous decision!