PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinten Hendricks (ranked 4649 p4p, 5506 weight class) and Han Seul Kim (ranked 484 p4p, 518 weight class). Han Seul Kim will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hendricks
vs
Kim

169 cm
21
174
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
176
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinten Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Han Seul Kim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hendricks clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendricks is defending well.
Quinten Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Seul Kim.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendricks.

Hendricks lands a takedown into guard.

Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two 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.

Hendricks forces Kim back against the ropes and clinches.

Hendricks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hendricks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Kim stands and steps away. Hendricks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hendricks is looking to clinch.

Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Hendricks gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Hendricks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendricks misses with a punch to the body.

Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.

Hendricks clinches with his opponent.

Hendricks is trying to trip Kim. He has hold of a leg but Kim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hendricks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Kim has an active guard here but Hendricks has managed to pass into half guard.
Kim looks winded!
Hendricks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Hendricks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Kim stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hendricks lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendricks is in Kim's guard.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendricks stops Kim from standing up.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position.

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

Hendricks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Hendricks getting side control.
Kim is looking to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.

Hendricks clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendricks pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Hendricks ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hendricks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hendricks holds on and takes a little breather.

Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendricks, up you get!
Hendricks tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that Hendricks semi-blocks.
Kim throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.

Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks slows the pace down.
Hendricks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kim is not content to let Hendricks control the position.

Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hendricks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quinten Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Hendricks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Hendricks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Kim is controlling the position.

That's two 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.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Kim is trying to control but can't.

Hendricks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kim to get to his feet.

Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendricks wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four 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.

Kim looking for subs from the bottom but Hendricks mounts him!
Hendricks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Hendricks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quinten Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hendricks is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kim was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hendricks is posturing up here but Kim has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hendricks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hendricks has to tap! Slick submission there by Kim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim!