PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Motta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex KwonDo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex KwonDo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roger Motta's chin.

Motta
vs
KwonDo

195 cm
23
259 lbs
17 - 2 - 1

189 cm
27
245 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 17 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Motta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex KwonDo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Motta misses its intended target.
Motta looks to land a combination but KwonDo avoids it well.
Motta missing with a left hand there. KwonDo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KwonDo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roger Motta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KwonDo.

Motta gets caught flat footed, as KwonDo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Motta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KwonDo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KwonDo scoring with some ground and pound.

Motta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KwonDo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Motta keeping moving, preventing KwonDo from controlling successfully.
KwonDo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Motta has momentary wrist control but KwonDo slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Motta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
KwonDo looking to pass the guard.
KwonDo looking to sit in guard and control but Motta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Motta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! KwonDo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Motta, into his guard.
KwonDo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Motta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo throwing strikes from guard but Motta blocks nicely.
KwonDo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KwonDo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
KwonDo throws a strike but Motta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
KwonDo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
KwonDo working a defensive guard but Motta manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motta is looking to take a break and control but KwonDo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Motta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, KwonDo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Motta's guard! Nice work there by KwonDo!

Motta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KwonDo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KwonDo wants to control from the top but Motta keeps moving.
KwonDo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Motta's guard.

KwonDo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from KwonDo there.
Motta wants to control but KwonDo is keeping busy.

Motta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KwonDo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
KwonDo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Motta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Motta misses with a hook.
KwonDo takes a swing at Motta's ribcage but misses.
KwonDo looks to score with a jab to the body but Motta is just out of range.
Motta misses with a body shot.
Motta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KwonDo.
Motta loads up on a big right hand but KwonDo slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Motta misses
and KwonDo counters with a right hand to the body.
Motta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Motta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows KwonDo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
KwonDo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
KwonDo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Motta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from KwonDo.
Motta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
KwonDo postures up in Motta's guard and throws a big left but Motta blocks it.
KwonDo looking to sit in guard and control but Motta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Motta thows a big elbow that misses.
KwonDo pulls Motta in close to his closed guard and prevents Motta from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Motta has gone for a leg lock! KwonDo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Motta's guard.
KwonDo trying to control but Motta is working from the bottom.

Motta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
KwonDo landing some decent shots from guard.
Motta keeping moving, preventing KwonDo from controlling successfully.
KwonDo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
KwonDo throwing strikes but missing.
KwonDo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
KwonDo advances position into side control!
KwonDo tries to score with some ground and pound. Motta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
KwonDo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
KwonDo working the strikes but Motta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
KwonDo drops an elbow to the side of Motta's head.
Motta manages to get to full guard.

Motta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KwonDo is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo trying to control the position from guard on top but Motta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KwonDo scoring with some ground and pound.
KwonDo is looking to work some ground and pound but Motta has wrist control.
KwonDo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
KwonDo works over Motta with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

KwonDo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Motta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Motta has escaped and now he's on top!
KwonDo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex KwonDo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Motta avoids the body shot from KwonDo.

KwonDo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Motta is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from KwonDo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Motta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Motta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Motta manages to work his way to half guard, despite KwonDo's best efforts.
KwonDo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Motta defending well though.
KwonDo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Motta!
KwonDo wants to control the pace but Motta is squirming around nicely.

KwonDo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Motta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Motta!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Motta looking to sit in guard and control but KwonDo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
KwonDo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Motta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KwonDo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
KwonDo working some strikes from top position.
KwonDo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
KwonDo distracts Motta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Motta is pulling down on KwonDo's head. It's preventing any offense from KwonDo, at least for the moment.
Motta has momentary wrist control but KwonDo slips an elbow through the middle.
Motta keeping moving, preventing KwonDo from controlling successfully.
KwonDo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
KwonDo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Motta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KwonDo chips away with some ground and pound.

Motta has his foot on KwonDo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. KwonDo works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Motta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Motta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Motta keeping moving, preventing KwonDo from controlling successfully.
KwonDo distracts Motta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Motta can't keep his opponent in guard - KwonDo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
KwonDo works his way into side control.
Roger Motta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KwonDo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Motta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Motta looking for a sweep but KwonDo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
KwonDo landing strikes from the mount and Motta is in trouble!
KwonDo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by KwonDo.
Rex KwonDo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Motta is rocked!
KwonDo controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Motta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KwonDo with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex KwonDo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got KwonDo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

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