PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedard has chosen Creeping Death by Metallica as his entrance music. Kalle Monsterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Jedard's chin.

Monsterson
vs
Jedard

193 cm
22
281 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

196 cm
30
270 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Monsterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monsterson has managed to clinch.

Monsterson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jedard can't fight it off and eventually Monsterson manages to take the fight to the floor. Jedard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Monsterson looking to sit in guard and control but Jedard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monsterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jedard's guard.
Monsterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsterson thows a huge punch but Jedard dodges it nicely.
Monsterson thows a huge punch but Jedard dodges it nicely.
Monsterson stalling away here and it's allowed Jedard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Jedard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monsterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jedard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monsterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Monsterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Monsterson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jedard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jedard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jedard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jedard taking some punishment here, with Monsterson in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jedard gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsterson stands up over Jedard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monsterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Monsterson slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monsterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jedard is just riding it out for now. Monsterson eventually gives up the hold.
Monsterson passes to side control.
A big shot lands for Monsterson! That's hurt Jedard! Will he recover? Monsterson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Monsterson!