PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake The GridIron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuyari Monoriku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The GridIron comes to the cage accompanied by eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The GridIron
vs
Monoriku

188 cm
22
188 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
189 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake The GridIron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Katsuyari Monoriku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monoriku thows a body kick. The GridIron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Monoriku.
Monoriku tries to clinch but The GridIron is having none of it.
A solid body kick from Monoriku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The GridIron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monoriku's half guard.
Monoriku is trying to stand back up but The GridIron is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Monoriku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monoriku is looking to stand up but The GridIron isn't so interested in that idea.
Monoriku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monoriku takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Monoriku is working for a submission of some sort.
Monoriku wants to take a breather but The GridIron is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Monoriku connects with a nice short shot to The GridIron's temple.
The GridIron is staying active underneath Monoriku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The GridIron is breathing heavily.
Monoriku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The GridIron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monoriku pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Monoriku is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, The GridIron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monoriku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The GridIron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monoriku pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Monoriku decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Monoriku scores with a body shot.
Monoriku tries to clinch up.
Monoriku doesn't manage to clinch there - The GridIron circles away.
Monoriku tries to clinch but The GridIron moves out of range.
Monoriku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monoriku fails with the takedown

and The GridIron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The GridIron.
Monoriku is trying to control the position but The GridIron postures up.
Monoriku wants to stand but The GridIron is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monoriku working a defensive guard here.
Monoriku wants to stand and escape but The GridIron is having none of it.

The GridIron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monoriku dives on top into guard.
Monoriku passes into half guard.

Monoriku is looking for a kimura here.
Monoriku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku tries to pass to full mount but The GridIron defends it.
The GridIron is staying active underneath Monoriku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Monoriku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

The GridIron is defending against the submission attempts here by Monoriku.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Monoriku is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuyari Monoriku dominated that round.
That's time! The GridIron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The GridIron circles away from the clinch attempt.
The GridIron throws a lazy right hand but Monoriku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The GridIron tries to clinch but Monoriku moves away
and Monoriku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Monoriku is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The GridIron's half guard.
Monoriku tries to pass the half guard into mount. The GridIron knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The GridIron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Monoriku is looking for a kimura but The GridIron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monoriku to get the leverage.
Monoriku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monoriku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The GridIron!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Monoriku gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monoriku wants to clinch but The GridIron slips to the side

and The GridIron counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The GridIron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Monoriku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The GridIronis looking to pass into half guard but Monoriku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Monoriku is in guard.

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

The GridIron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monoriku is aware though and is defending well.
Monoriku preventing the sweep.
Monoriku trying to control but The GridIron is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The GridIron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monoriku defends well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monoriku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monoriku dives in and grabs The GridIron's left leg, looking for a takedown. The GridIron pushes down on Monoriku's head and hops out.
The GridIron keeps the fight on the outside.
The GridIron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monoriku.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monoriku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The GridIron paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku tries to close the distance and clinch but The GridIron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monoriku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monoriku tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monoriku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monoriku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The GridIron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monoriku tries to clinch but The GridIron is having none of it.
Monoriku misses with a takedown attempt - The GridIron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monoriku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake The GridIron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuyari Monoriku.
Monoriku is looking to clinch.
Katsuyari Monoriku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monoriku lands with an overhand left.
Monoriku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monoriku is looking to clinch.
Monoriku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horrible takedown by Monoriku or perhaps it was just good defense by The GridIron which made him look bad.

That's four 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.
Monoriku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monoriku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Monoriku both land. Nice combination.
Monoriku throws a nice head kick!
Monoriku throws a head kick that misses.
The GridIron shoots for a double leg takedown but Monoriku sprawls well. He's pushed The GridIron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monoriku wants to clinch up but The GridIron keeps it at a distance.
Monoriku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The GridIron tries to clinch but Monoriku is having none of it.
Monoriku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monoriku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monoriku misses with a head kick.
The GridIron avoids the head kick by Monoriku.

The GridIron changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monoriku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monoriku manages to work his way to half guard, despite The GridIron's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuyari Monoriku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The GridIron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Monoriku doesn't manage to clinch there - The GridIron circles away.
Jake The GridIron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The GridIron feints and as Monoriku raises his hands in defense, The GridIron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The GridIron trying to control but Monoriku is working from the bottom.
Monoriku is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Monoriku has his foot on The GridIron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The GridIron works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Monoriku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Monoriku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The GridIron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The GridIron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The GridIron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monoriku dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monoriku gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Monoriku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monoriku tries to clinch up

and The GridIron counters with a takedown into side control.

The GridIron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monoriku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monoriku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The GridIron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The GridIron is looking to advance position but Monoriku won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monoriku is trying to stand back up but The GridIron is controlling him
Monoriku is pressing down on The GridIron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

The GridIron drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monoriku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monoriku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monoriku!
The GridIron struggling a bit here.
The GridIron is trying to work for a sweep but Monoriku has mounted him!
The GridIron wants to hold on but Monoriku pushes him away.
The GridIron tries to reverse the position but Monoriku maintains control.

Monoriku is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Monoriku throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The GridIron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monoriku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The GridIron avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monoriku.

The GridIron instigates a clinch.
The GridIron tries to pull guard but Monoriku holds him up against the cage and eventually The GridIron drops back down to his feet.
Monoriku tries to circle away but The GridIron has him pinned against the cage.
The GridIron prevents Monoriku from breaking the clinch.
Monoriku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The GridIron backwards.
Monoriku is trying to drag The GridIron to the mat but The GridIron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jake The GridIron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuyari Monoriku.

Monoriku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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.
The GridIron takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Monoriku moves into the clinch successfully.
Monoriku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monoriku has The GridIron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The GridIron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monoriku lands a nice knee to the body.
The GridIron wants a takedown but no success here.
Monoriku unloads a knee to the mid-section. The GridIron lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monoriku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The GridIron tries for a takedown. No joy.
The GridIron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monoriku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monoriku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The GridIron in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The GridIron is working for takedown but Monoriku is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monoriku.
The GridIron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monoriku.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The GridIron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monoriku walks away with a smile on his face. The GridIron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jake The GridIron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsuyari Monoriku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monoriku lands a head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuyari Monoriku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monoriku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuyari Monoriku!