PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saddam Husseyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rexford King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chase and Status- No Problem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Husseyn
vs
King

187 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

209 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saddam Husseyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rexford King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Husseyn gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Husseyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Husseyn's guard.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Husseyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.

King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Husseyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Husseyn's legs - danger averted.
Husseyn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Husseyn tries to get out of the position.
King wants to pass the guard but Husseyn is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husseyn controls King momentarily but King frees himself.
Husseyn wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King trying to control but Husseyn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King pushes down on Husseyn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
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!

King is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Husseyn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rexford King!
An out of breath Rexford King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.