PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Monseigneur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macky Jawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monseigneur
vs
Jawara

187 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Tab Out Clothes

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Monseigneur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Macky Jawara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jawara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monseigneur checks it well.
Jawara takes a swing at Monseigneur's ribcage but misses.
Jawara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jawara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monseigneur eats them both and turns towards Jawara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Arthur Monseigneur has been cut.
Jawara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monseigneur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monseigneur!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monseigneur has a takedown stuffed.
Monseigneur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monseigneur takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Jawara coming out on top.
Monseigneur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jawara manages to avoid it.
Jawara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monseigneur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jawara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monseigneur avoids the head kick by Jawara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jawara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jawara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monseigneur.
Jawara tries to clinch up but Monseigneur circles away and keeps his distance.
Jawara throws a leg kick but Monseigneur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jawara takes a swing at Monseigneur's ribcage but misses.
Jawara throws a nice looking combination but Monseigneur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jawara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Monseigneur clinches up against the cage.
Jawara tries to break the clinch but Monseigneur is controlling the position.

Jawara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monseigneur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jawara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Monseigneur has taken the fight to the clinch.

Monseigneur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monseigneur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macky Jawara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jawara connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawara throws a leg kick but Monseigneur checks it.
Jawara misses with a series of wild punches.

Monseigneur has managed to clinch.
Monseigneur prevents Jawara from breaking the clinch.
Jawara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Jawara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monseigneur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monseigneur stops Jawara from getting back to his feet.
Monseigneur is trying to control the action in half guard but Jawara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jawara wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monseigneur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jawara wants to improve his position but Monseigneur is controlling well.
Monseigneur seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Monseigneur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monseigneur stops Jawara from getting back to his feet.
Monseigneur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Monseigneur seems content to control.
Jawara pushes Monseigneur off looking to stand but Monseigneur dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monseigneur stays in close to Jawara's body and controls the position.
Monseigneur postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monseigneur looking to pass the guard.
Monseigneur works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Macky Jawara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Monseigneur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Monseigneur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jawara is out of range.
No joy there for Jawara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monseigneur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Monseigneur moves into range and clinches up with Jawara.
Jawara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monseigneur avoiding damage.
Monseigneur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jawara prevents it.
Jawara is trying to break free.
Monseigneur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jawara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jawara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monseigneur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jawara is defending well for now.
Jawara misses with an elbow strike.
Monseigneur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jawara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Monseigneur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jawara jabs Monseigneur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jawara tries to bum rush Monseigneur with a series of wild strikes but Monseigneur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jawara scores with a leg kick.
Macky Jawara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Monseigneur moves into the clinch.
Jawara is trying to break the clinch but Monseigneur has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monseigneur breaks the clinch.
Jawara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monseigneur throws a series of punches but Jawara moves out of range.
Monseigneur throws a body punch but Jawara moves out of range.
Jawara tries to clinch up.
Jawara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jawara misses with a head kick.
Jawara lands a head shot.
Monseigneur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jawara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jawara throws a head kick that misses
and Monseigneur counters with a good low kick that Jawara was not able to check.
Monseigneur looks for a takedown but Jawara sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jawara is looking to score with low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Jawara lands.
Monseigneur checks a low kick from Jawara.

Jawara moves into range and clinches up with Monseigneur.
Jawara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jawara has had enough of the clinch but Monseigneur keeps him there for the moment.

Monseigneur breaks from the clinch.
Jawara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jawara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monseigneur lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jawara fails to land with a series of punches.
Jawara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jawara explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monseigneur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jawara throws a leg kick
and Monseigneur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monseigneur keeps the fight on the outside.
Jawara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jawara lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jawara moves into the clinch.
Jawara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monseigneur has him pressed against the cage.

Jawara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macky Jawara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Monseigneur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jawara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monseigneur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jawara.
Jawara moves in looking to clinch but Monseigneur pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Jawara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monseigneur doesn't seem phased though.
Jawara swats away the attempt to clinch by Monseigneur.
Monseigneur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jawara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monseigneur somewhat.
Jawara sizes up Monseigneur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jawara misses with a straight left.
Jawara is looking to clinch.
Jawara tries to close the distance and clinch but Monseigneur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jawara takes a swing at Monseigneur's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monseigneur tries to clinch up.
Monseigneur shoots in and drives through. Jawara sprawls well.
Jawara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monseigneur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jawara.
Jawara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Monseigneur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monseigneur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jawara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jawara wants to get back to striking at distance but Monseigneur won't allow it.
Jawara is looking to control Monseigneur's arms but Monseigneur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jawara has his back to the cage.
Monseigneur tries to land knees in the clinch but Jawara avoids the damage to the body.
Jawara managing to block the knees to the body from Monseigneur.
Monseigneur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jawara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Monseigneur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monseigneur drives through and clinches with Jawara against the cage.
Jawara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jawara prevents a body shot from Monseigneur.
Jawara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jawara is trying to break the clinch but Monseigneur has him pressed against the cage.

Monseigneur manages to break the clinch.
Jawara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macky Jawara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jawara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jawara looks to land a left hand but Monseigneur moved out of range nicely.
Macky Jawara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jawara cracks Monseigneur with an open hand slap.
Monseigneur scores with a nice strike.
Monseigneur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monseigneur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jawara defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jawara.
Jawara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monseigneur avoids the head kick by Jawara.
A good leg kick by Jawara.

Jawara clinches up with Monseigneur and pushes him back against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jawara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Jawara.

Jawara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jawara is trying to break free.
Jawara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jawara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monseigneur has him pressed against the cage.
Monseigneur is trying to break the clinch but Jawara is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monseigneur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jawara is defending well.

Monseigneur manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macky Jawara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jawara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macky Jawara!