PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Sturdivant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Rex (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 Ron Rex was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sturdivant
vs
Rex

178 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Grappling Pro Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Sturdivant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Rex!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex blocks a jab.
Sturdivant shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex sprawls well. He's pushed Sturdivant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sturdivant wants to clinch.
Rex shoots in looking for a takedown. Sturdivant tries to sprawl out of it but Rex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sturdivant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sturdivant moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Rex swinging wilding here.

Rex scores a takedown into full mount!
Rex cracks Sturdivant with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rex lands a big shot there that rocks Sturdivant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rex wants to control the pace but Sturdivant is squirming around nicely.
Sturdivant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex working the ground and pound effectively.
Sturdivant tries to buck Rex off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Rex.
Sturdivant tries to lock up and control but Rex gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rex won't let Sturdivant get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rex working Sturdivant over with strikes here.
Sturdivant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rex with a couple of short strikes.

Rex working for a submission but Sturdivant is keeping him at bay.
Sturdivant is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rex cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sturdivant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sturdivant wants to get back to his feet.
Sturdivant working to try and regain half guard.
Sturdivant is bucking up trying to escape but Rex cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Rex lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sturdivant is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sturdivant is breathing heavily.
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sturdivant's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rex looking to finish Sturdivant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sturdivant!
Rex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rex lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex scoring with strikes but Sturdivant is staying in there.
Sturdivant is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rex with the ground and pound from mount.
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sturdivant is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sturdivant taking shots to the head.
Rex fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rex working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rex prevents Sturdivant from getting the reversal.
Sturdivant is working hard here to advance position.
Sturdivant flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex raining down shots from the mount!
Rex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sturdivant can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex won't let Sturdivant get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sturdivant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sturdivant tries to reverse the position but Rex maintains control.
Sturdivant tries to buck Rex off but he can't manage it.
Rex with shots to the head and body - Sturdivant looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rex raining down shots from the mount!
Rex working Sturdivant over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Rex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sturdivant looks to throw the jab but Rex is out of range.

Rex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Rex seems to be looking for submissions.

Sturdivant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sturdivant won't allow Rex to pass to mount.
Rex is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Sturdivant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rex trying to pass the guard but Sturdivant defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rex is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sturdivant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rex shoots in and drives through. Sturdivant sprawls well.
Felix Sturdivant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rex. No joy for Sturdivant on that attempt.
Rex fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Sturdivant coming out on top.
Sturdivant is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Rex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturdivant circles away.
Felix Sturdivant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Rex.
Sturdivant loads up on a big right hand but Rex slips the punch.
Rex needs to keep his hands up - Sturdivant had a free shot at his head there.
Rex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rex misses with a double jab.
Rex has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sturdivant finds it's way round the side to connect with Rex's head.
Rex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturdivant throws out the jab.
Rex scores with a spinning back kick!
Sturdivant throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Sturdivant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rex lands a glancing blow to the side of Sturdivant's head.
Ron Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rex shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sturdivant wants to get back to his feet.
Sturdivant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rex scores with a couple of nice shots.

Rex stands up out of the half guard.
Sturdivant with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rex counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sturdivant's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sturdivant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rex is aware though and is defending well.

Sturdivant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rex can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sturdivant is looking for a triangle but Rex pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturdivant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rex sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Rex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rex is pushing down on Sturdivant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sturdivant is fighting to maintain full guard but Rex has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturdivant keeps working.
Sturdivant is trying to stand.
Rex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sturdivant is trying to stand up here but Rex is controlling him well.
Ron Rex has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sturdivant is trying to get back to full guard.

Rex is looking for a kimura here.
Rex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sturdivant has his takedown stuffed

and Rex counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rex.
Rex effectively controlling the action here.
Rex lands a nice shot to the body.

Rex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturdivant scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Rex staying out of range there.
Sturdivant throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Sturdivant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturdivant looks to land a right hand but Rex moved out of range.

Rex closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sturdivant to the mat! Sturdivant manages to get full guard.

Sturdivant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rex passes Sturdivant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sturdivant has hold of Rex's hands but Rex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rex slips a nice elbow through Sturdivant's hands, connecting with Sturdivant's forehead.
Rex is pressing down on Sturdivant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturdivant is holding on for now.

Rex is looking for a kimura but Sturdivant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rex to get the leverage.

Sturdivant looking for submissions off his back.
Rex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex prevents Sturdivant from escaping the position.
Rex working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Rex's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sturdivant gets back to half guard.

Sturdivant actively working from the bottom here.
Sturdivant punching from the bottom.
Rex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Rex decides to stand and escape the position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rex is defended easily by Sturdivant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturdivant throws a hook but Rex blocks it.
Rex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Rex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rex wants to take a breather but Sturdivant is having none of it.
Sturdivant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rex trying to mount his opponent but Sturdivant defends it.
Rex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sturdivant is trying to control but can't.
Sturdivant pushes Rex off looking to stand but Rex dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Rex is looking for a kimura here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sturdivant fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rex gets a takedown into half guard.
Sturdivant is looking to escape.
Felix Sturdivant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturdivant manages to get to full guard.
Rex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rex keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sturdivant's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex prevents Sturdivant from getting back to his feet.

Rex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sturdivant throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
Sturdivant throws a hook to the side of Rex's head but Rex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturdivant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rex somewhat.
Sturdivant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sturdivant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturdivant misses with a straight left.

Rex closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sturdivant did well to prevent Rex getting side control.

Sturdivant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ron Rex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturdivant keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

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