PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deik Kong (ranked 5129 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gun Lex (ranked 5237 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kong
vs
Lex

185 cm
18
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deik Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gun Lex!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lex manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kong on his heels. He'll look to pass Kong's guard now, I'm sure.
Kong really is a fat lump.
Kong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Lex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kong postures up in Lex's guard and throws a big left but Lex blocks it.

Lex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kong 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 Kong has Lex in his guard.

Lex trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Lex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong pulls Lex in to control the position.
Kong trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Lex from controlling successfully.
Kong is trying to control the position but Lex postures up.
Lex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lex preventing the sweep.
Lex trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Lex scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kong preventing the sweep.

Lex has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Lex.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Lex blocks nicely.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lex wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong throws an elbow that misses. Lex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Lex!

Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Lex is in close to Kong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lex stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Lex content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong controls Lex momentarily but Lex frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gun Lex 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.

Kong throws out a leg kick but Lex moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lex is defended easily by Kong.

Lex has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lex throws a big right hand that misses.
Gun Lex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lex throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Kong 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.
Kong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Lex from controlling successfully.
Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lex trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Lex is pressed up against the cage. Kong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lex down to the mat. Lex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lex sprawls and moves away.
Lex throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Lex circles away.

Lex has managed to clinch.
Kong tries to pull guard but Lex won't allow it.

Lex gets control of Kong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lex has locked up a guillotine! Lex's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kong is holding on here and Lex must be using up a lot of energy. Kong has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lex gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gun Lex!