PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dino Rex (ranked 24486 p4p, 4547 weight class) and Charles Iron Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Rex
vs
Iron Fist

200 cm
22
145
1 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
154
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charles Iron Fist!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron Fist looks to land a body kick but Rex moved away.
Rex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Iron Fist.
Rex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.
Iron Fist misses with the body kick
and Rex counters with a head kick.
Iron Fist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.
Iron Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iron Fist manages to circle out of the way.
Iron Fist closes the distance but Rex moves to the side
and Rex counters with a good, hard body kick but Iron Fist shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Fist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Iron Fist.
Rex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iron Fist manages to circle out of the way.
Iron Fist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rex tries to avoid it but Iron Fist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rex to the ground. Rex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dino Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Iron Fist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iron Fist or perhaps it was just good defense by Rex, which made it look bad.
Iron Fist throws a lazy head kick

and Rex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Rex.
Rex lands an elbow inside.
Iron Fist tries for a takedown but Rex manages to get underhooks.
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Iron Fist's face.
Iron Fist takes a knee to the side of the body.

Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Fist moves to clinch but Rex breaks away
and Rex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Iron Fist is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Iron Fist misses with a hook.
Rex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iron Fist manages to circle out of the way.

Iron Fist changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rex explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Fist goes for a double leg but Rex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rex continues to drive forward.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.
Rex checks a low kick from Iron Fist.
Iron Fist tries to clinch but Rex moves out of range.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.
Rex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Iron Fist feints and as Rex raises his hands in defense, Iron Fist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Fist wanted to stand there but Rex had control of the position.
Iron Fist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iron Fist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Iron Fist from controlling successfully.

Iron Fist stands up and waves to Rex to follow him.
Dino Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iron Fist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iron Fist wants to clinch up but Rex keeps it at a distance.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.
Iron Fist moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Iron Fist.
Iron Fist tries to clinch but Rex is having none of it.
Rex throws a quick counter head kick but Iron Fist was just out of range.
Iron Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iron Fist with a poor takedown
and Rex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iron Fist manages to circle out of the way.
Rex keeps the fight on the outside.
Iron Fist just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRex.
Iron Fist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Iron Fist misses.
Iron Fist shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense.
Rex tries to counter by clinching up but Iron Fist breaks away and moves out of range.
Dino Rex is winning the standup battle so far.

Iron Fist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex tries to kick Iron Fist off but Iron Fist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Iron Fist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rex is refusing to be controlled, as Iron Fist sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iron Fist seems to be looking for submissions.
Iron Fist is just content to waste time from the top position. Rex takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iron Fist can do to turn this around?
Iron Fist trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Iron Fist misses with a body kick.
Rex tries to counter by clinching up but Iron Fist breaks away and moves out of range.
Iron Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rex blocks a head kick by Iron Fist.
Rex throws a counter high kick but Iron Fist was just alert enough to avoid it.
Iron Fist throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Rex is looking to counter with head kicks.
Iron Fist has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Fist fails with the takedown
and Rex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dino Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Iron Fist.
Iron Fist is breathing heavily.
Iron Fist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rex tries to avoid it but Iron Fist 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 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Iron Fist wants to slow Rex down by chopping away at his legs.
Rex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron Fist swinging wildly here.
Rex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Iron Fist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iron Fist somewhat.
As Iron Fist tries to get set, Rex tries to push him back and clinch up but Iron Fist manages to avoid the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Fist with a poor takedown
and Rex counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iron Fist moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rex stuffs the takedown.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Iron Fist and move into the clinch.

Rex gets caught napping as Iron Fist dives in and scores a takedown. Rex manages to retain guard.

Rex has his feet on Iron Fist's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Iron Fist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rex wants it to stay on the feet.
Iron Fist has his takedown stuffed
and Rex counters with a big head kick but Iron Fist shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Rex dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Iron Fist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rex swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron Fist.
Rex seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Iron Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Iron Fist is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Iron Fist wants to clinch but Rex slips to the side
and Rex counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Fist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rex defends it nicely.
Rex seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Iron Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron Fist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dino Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Iron Fist.
Iron Fist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rex tries to counter by clinching up but Iron Fist breaks away and moves out of range.
Iron Fist misses with a takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a big head kick but Iron Fist shrugs it off.
Charles Iron Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iron Fist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iron Fist somewhat.
Rex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Iron Fist.
Iron Fist moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Fist tries to clinch but Rex is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Rex tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iron Fist.
Rex throws a quick counter head kick but Iron Fist was just out of range.
Rex defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iron Fist.
Iron Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rex counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Iron Fist is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Iron Fist shoots in for a takedown but Rex shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Rex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iron Fist.
Iron Fist tries to clinch up.
Iron Fist misses with a takedown attempt

and Rex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rex.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rex wants to break free but Iron Fist has control.
Rex lands an elbow that stopped Iron Fist in his tracks for a moment.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Iron Fist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rex gets underhooks to prevent Iron Fist's takedown attempt.
Rex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iron Fist's defenses.
Iron Fist looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iron Fist's defenses.

Rex manages to break the clinch.
Iron Fist is looking to land body kicks.
Rex is looking to counter with head kicks.
Iron Fist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iron Fist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a head kick. That will keep Iron Fist thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Iron Fist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rex as he avoids it easily.
Rex swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iron Fist or perhaps it was just good defense by Rex, which made it look bad.
Charles Iron Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iron Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rex counters with a big head kick but Iron Fist shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Rex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rex 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Rex!