PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Monsignor
vs
Americano

180 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Americano duly obliges.

It looks like Herbert Monsignor has been cut.

Monsignor drives through and clinches with Americano against the cage.
Monsignor wants a takedown but no success here.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Americano holds him up against the cage and eventually Monsignor drops back down to his feet.
Americano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Monsignor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Americano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Monsignor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americano connects with a solid leg kick.
Americano lands with a kick to the temple. Monsignor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tonying Americano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monsignor blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano throws a head kick but Monsignor moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Monsignor moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Monsignor blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Monsignor throws a head kick that misses.
Americano connects with a high kick.
Tonying Americano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Monsignor has closed the distance and engaged Americano in a clinch.
Monsignor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Americano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Americano avoids a wild elbow strike from Monsignor.
Americano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monsignor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano is looking to break free of the clinch but Monsignor has double underhooks.
Americano tries to break the clinch but Monsignor is controlling the position.
Americano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Americano is trying to break free.
Monsignor lands an elbow that stopped Americano in his tracks for a moment.
Monsignor trying to land knees to the body.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Americano won't allow it.
Monsignor fails to pull guard.
Americano can't break the clinch.
Americano prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor looking for a takedown.
Monsignor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Americano walks away with a smile on his face. Monsignor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Americano throws a head kick that misses

and Monsignor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Americano's guard now.
Americano pulls Monsignor in close to his closed guard and prevents Monsignor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Americano wants to get back to his feet but Monsignor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsignor sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Americano has Monsignor pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Americano wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Monsignor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Americano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsignor has Americano in his guard.

Monsignor is looking for a triangle but Americano pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonying Americano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick by Americano misses

and Monsignor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Americano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Monsignor wants to free his trapped foot but Americano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monsignor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Americano keeps working.
Monsignor stalling away here and it's allowed Americano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Monsignor looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsignor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Americano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monsignor, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americano looking to pass the guard.

Monsignor has an active guard here but Americano has managed to pass into half guard.

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.
Monsignor gets back to full guard.
Americano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Monsignor looking for subs off his back but Americano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Monsignor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monsignor trying to control here.
Americano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Monsignor!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Americano looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Herbert Monsignor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
That's time! Monsignor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Americano.
Americano throws a leg kick

and Monsignor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Americano's guard now.
Americano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Americano keeping full guard, as Monsignor tries to pass.
Americano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsignor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Monsignor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Americano passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Americano prevents Monsignor from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monsignor trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Americano seems content to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tonying Americano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano lands a two punch combo.
Monsignor shoots in for a double leg but Americano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monsignor blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Americano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Monsignor with that takedown attempt.
Monsignor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Monsignor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americano throws a lazy head kick

and Monsignor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Americano!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsignor wants to control the pace but Americano is squirming around nicely.
Americano is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Americano is working to get back to half guard.
Americano wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonying Americano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Americano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonying Americano!