PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex KwonDo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Monstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monstra has chosen Tool - Vicarious as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

KwonDo
vs
Monstra

189 cm
22
245 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

219 cm
23
278 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Syndicate Drugs
Blueprint Clothing

Combat Pro Design
Blitzkrieg Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex KwonDo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Monstra!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monstra misses the jab.

KwonDo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monstra's guard.
Monstra looking to hit a scissor sweep but KwonDo is one step ahead there.
KwonDo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
KwonDo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monstra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
KwonDo distracts Monstra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
KwonDo throws a big right hand that misses.
KwonDo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KwonDo advances to half guard.
KwonDo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monstra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but KwonDo scores with a couple of nice shots.
KwonDo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monstra looks like he's trying to stand up.
KwonDo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monstra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
KwonDo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
KwonDo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monstra knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KwonDo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monstra wants to improve his position but KwonDo is controlling well.
KwonDo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monstra.

It looks like Rex KwonDo has been cut.

KwonDo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
KwonDo stopping the sweep attempt from Monstra.
KwonDo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo trying to control but Monstra is working from the bottom.
KwonDo tries to free his leg and advance position but Monstra is retaining full guard.
Monstra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monstra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for KwonDo!
KwonDo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
KwonDo tries to hold on but Monstra pushes him away.
KwonDo regains half guard.
KwonDo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. KwonDo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
KwonDo wants to sweep here but Monstra controlling him for the moment.

Monstra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
KwonDo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
KwonDo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monstra misses the jab.
No joy there for Monstra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KwonDo manages to avoid it.

KwonDo rushes Monstra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KwonDo jumps guard but Monstra stands there with KwonDo around his waist. KwonDo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Monstra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Monstra misses its intended target.
KwonDo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monstra counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus Monstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monstra finds it's way round the side to connect with KwonDo's head.
Monstra lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Monstra.
Monstra slips a straight right by KwonDo.
Monstra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monstra throws a nice looking combination but KwonDo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
KwonDo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monstra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monstra looks gassed!
KwonDo misses the jab.
KwonDo takes a swing at Monstra's ribcage but misses.
Monstra avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KwonDo wants to clinch
and Monstra counters with a one-two to the body.
KwonDo tries to clinch but Monstra moves away
and Monstra counters with a nice uppercut.
Rex KwonDo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KwonDo misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Monstra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rex KwonDo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Monstra throws a left and a right that both miss
and KwonDo counters with a three punch combo that has Monstra backing up. Monstra nods at KwonDo to acknowledge the strikes.
KwonDo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KwonDo looks to throw the jab but Monstra is out of range.
KwonDo misses with a hook. Monstra ducked under it nicely.
KwonDo blocks a jab.

KwonDo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
KwonDo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monstra's head.
KwonDo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
KwonDo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
KwonDo winds up and cracks Monstra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monstra is looking for a sweep. KwonDo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
KwonDo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
KwonDo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
KwonDo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monstra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice cross by Monstra.
KwonDo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monstra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rex KwonDo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monstra is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from KwonDo misses.
Monstra fails to land with a series of punches.
KwonDo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

KwonDo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KwonDo lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
KwonDo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monstra blocking the ground and pound attempt from KwonDo.
KwonDo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monstra defending well though.
Monstra tries to kick KwonDo off but KwonDo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Monstra blocking the ground and pound attempt from KwonDo.
KwonDo stalling away here and it's allowed Monstra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
KwonDo tries to free his leg and advance position but Monstra is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KwonDo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from KwonDo.
Monstra connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KwonDo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monstra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monstra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Monstra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monstra misses with a double jab

and KwonDo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Monstra's guard now.
KwonDo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monstra has wrist control.
KwonDo looking to pass the guard.
KwonDo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KwonDo preventing the sweep.
KwonDo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monstra is keeping the position for now.
Monstra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
KwonDo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KwonDo lands a head shot.
KwonDo tries to clinch but Monstra moves away
and Monstra counters with a nice body shot.
Monstra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KwonDo fails to land with a series of punches.
KwonDo throws a series of punches but Monstra moves out of range.
KwonDo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monstra.
The fighters circling - KwonDo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
KwonDo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
KwonDo looks to score with a jab to the body but Monstra is just out of range.
Monstra is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo is looking to clinch but Monstra is avoiding it.
Monstra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KwonDo tries to clinch but Monstra moves away
and Monstra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - KwonDo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex KwonDo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rex KwonDo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monstra misses with a two punch combination.
KwonDo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monstra counters with a left to the body.

KwonDo drives through with a takedown into guard.
KwonDo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
KwonDo trying to control the position from guard on top but Monstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monstra wants to get back to his feet but KwonDo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monstra has KwonDo pulled in close to control his posture.
Monstra 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.
Monstra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
KwonDo won't allow Monstra to get back to his feet.
KwonDo looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra is trying to keep KwonDo in close.
Monstra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Monstra throws a nice looking combination but KwonDo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monstra loads up on a big right hand but KwonDo slips the punch.
Monstra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KwonDo looks to land a combination but Monstra avoids it well.
KwonDo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. KwonDo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Monstra misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of KwonDo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
KwonDo lands a slapping body shot.
KwonDo dips to his left and cracks Monstra with an uppercut!
Monstra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
KwonDo throws a series of strikes that have Monstra backpedaling.

It looks like Marcus Monstra has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KwonDo tries to clinch but Monstra is having none of it.
KwonDo wants to clinch up but Monstra keeps it at a distance.
KwonDo misses with a double jab
and Monstra counters with a nice body shot.
Monstra staying out of range there.
Marcus Monstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.

KwonDo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monstra's guard.
Monstra has momentary wrist control but KwonDo slips an elbow through the middle.
KwonDo landing with the ground and pound.
KwonDo tries to free his leg and advance position but Monstra is retaining full guard.
KwonDo trying to control the position from guard on top but Monstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KwonDo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
KwonDo prevents Monstra from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo scoring with punches to the head and body.
KwonDo wants to control from the top but Monstra keeps moving.
KwonDo scoring with some ground and pound.
KwonDo trying to control but Monstra is working from the bottom.
KwonDo thows a big elbow that misses.
Monstra is trying to control the position but KwonDo postures up.
KwonDo throws and elbow that misses. Monstra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KwonDo's guard. Nice move by Monstra!
KwonDo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Monstra preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting KwonDo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KwonDo fails to land the takedown.
Monstra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KwonDo.
Monstra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by KwonDo or perhaps it was just good defense by Monstra which made him look bad.
KwonDo moves away from the strike by Monstra.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KwonDo staying out of range there.
KwonDo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex KwonDo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

KwonDo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KwonDo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left and a right from Monstra both land. Nice combination.
KwonDo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
KwonDo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monstra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Monstra as KwonDo shoots in.
KwonDo misses with a wild combination.
KwonDo throws a body punch but Monstra moves out of range.
KwonDo misses with a hook. Monstra ducked under it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
KwonDo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monstra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
KwonDo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monstra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monstra lands a head shot.
Monstra looks to land a left hand but KwonDo moved out of range nicely.

KwonDo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. KwonDo showed some decent athleticism there.
KwonDo wants to pass the guard but Monstra is defending well.
Monstra keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
KwonDo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
KwonDo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra is doing well to control the position and prevent KwonDo from advancing to side control.
KwonDo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monstra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from KwonDo.
Monstra is staying active underneath KwonDo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
KwonDo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
KwonDo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Monstra moves into full guard.
KwonDo looking to sit in guard and control but Monstra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monstra won't allow KwonDo to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monstra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
KwonDo throwing short punches from the bottom.
KwonDo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Monstra wants to stand but KwonDo is controlling his posture from full guard.
KwonDo striking from the bottom here.
Monstra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
KwonDo wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Monstra stands up out of KwonDo's guard for a moment - KwonDo manages to land a nice upkick.
KwonDo looking for a sweep. Not yet KwonDo, not yet.

KwonDo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Monstra has picked KwonDo up and slammed him! KwonDo can't keep hold of the triangle and Monstra manages to pass to side control!
Monstra is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down KwonDo's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo is looking for a sweep.
Monstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but KwonDo keeps working.
KwonDo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Monstra presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Monstra dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Monstra with a jab.
KwonDo looks to land a right hand but Monstra moved out of range.
KwonDo throws a right hand that Monstra ducks under and follows up with a left that Monstra also avoids with ease.
Monstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Monstra scores with a four punch combination!
Monstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KwonDo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KwonDo takes one on the button.
Monstra lands with a straight right. KwonDo didn't see that one coming.
KwonDo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KwonDo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monstra counters with a nice uppercut.
KwonDo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monstra as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KwonDo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from KwonDo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Donk. Monstra catches KwonDo right on the button with a cross.
Monstra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
KwonDo throws a lazy right hand but Monstra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KwonDo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KwonDo shoots in for a double leg but Monstra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monstra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KwonDo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monstra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Monstra as KwonDo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex KwonDo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KwonDo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KwonDo walks into a straight right hand from Monstra.
Monstra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Monstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Monstra.
KwonDo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monstra's waist but Monstra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KwonDo off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monstra lands with a shot to the body.
Monstra stalks KwonDo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into KwonDo's face. KwonDo staggers backwards, shaken.
KwonDo walks into a straight right hand from Monstra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KwonDo misses with an uppercut. Monstra saw that one coming.
A big left from Monstra misses.
KwonDo lands a jab to the nose.
KwonDo moves in looking to clinch but Monstra pushes him off.
KwonDo avoids a punch combination nicely.
KwonDo staying out of range there.
Monstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KwonDo.
KwonDo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KwonDo walks into a stiff left hand from Monstra.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo tests Monstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monstra connects with a looping right hand.
Monstra falls off balance throwing a combination

so KwonDo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
KwonDo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rex KwonDo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
KwonDo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monstra trying to control but KwonDo postures up.
Monstra is trying to stand.

KwonDo seems to be looking for submissions.
KwonDo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monstra is trying to maintain the position but KwonDo is very close to passing his half guard.
Monstra keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
KwonDo lands with a punch from half guard.
Monstra is holding on to half guard well.
KwonDo works his foot free and advances to mount.
KwonDo with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KwonDo with a couple of short strikes.
KwonDo landing strikes from the mount and Monstra is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Monstra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monstra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Monstra!