PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jackson
vs
Monday

182 cm
27
193 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
A shot to the liver by Monday. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Monday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson controls Monday momentarily but Monday frees himself.
Monday trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Monday postures up.
Monday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Troy Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Monday with a series of wild strikes but Monday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenny Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monday lands a jab.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monday looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monday with a jab.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Monday checks a low kick from Jackson.
Troy Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Monday bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Monday's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Monday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Monday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Monday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is controlling Monday's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson trying to hold on to Monday's head to control him but Monday postures up.

Monday is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monday to get the leverage.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monday on the ground.
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. Monday connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson trying to hold on to Monday's head to control him but Monday postures up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
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. Monday connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Monday takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Monday is keeping busy.
Monday prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Monday thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Monday lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has hold of Monday's hands but Monday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Monday is very close to passing his half guard.
Monday is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Monday is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Monday working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Monday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters circling - Monday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monday with a jab.
Monday fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Monday.

Monday looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson is trying to keep Monday in close.
Monday trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Monday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls Monday momentarily but Monday frees himself.
Monday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Troy Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monday swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monday is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday checks the leg kick.
Monday tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monday backs up against the cage.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick

so Monday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monday working some strikes from top position.
Monday landing with the ground and pound.
Monday wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson controlling the position.
Monday advances to half guard.
Jackson has hold of Monday's hands but Monday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Monday connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Monday scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson is looking to control Monday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is staying active underneath Monday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Monday there.
Jackson has hold of Monday's hands but Monday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monday is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Monday trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson wants to control but Monday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Monday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jackson tries to move into range but Monday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monday.
Monday connects with a body shot.
Monday missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monday.
A shot to the liver by Monday. Beautiful body shot.

Monday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Monday has control of the leg.
Monday is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monday is working away from the top position though.
Monday prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Monday lands with a punch from half guard.
Monday drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Monday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson is trying to control but Monday manages to pass to mount!
Monday lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monday tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monday tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kenny Monday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monday connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Monday controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Monday lands a big elbow.

Jackson is rocked!
Monday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Monday is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Monday working Jackson over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monday cracks Jackson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Monday!