PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falcon
vs
Monsoon

190 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 28 - 0

201 cm
24
219 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Falcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon closes the distance and clinches up with Falcon, looking for a takedown. Monsoon pushes Falcon against the cage but Falcon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monsoon shoots and misses
and Falcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monsoon's head backwards.
Falcon leaves Monsoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Monsoon.
A jab from Falcon finds it's way through Monsoon's defenses.
Falcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsoon.
Monsoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monsoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcon.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcon but Falcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Falcon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Monsoon did well to prevent Falcon getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Monsoon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Monsoon is trying to control the position but Falcon postures up.
Falcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon seems keen to control Falcon's posture.
Monsoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monsoon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falcon's guard.
Falcon looking to control.
Falcon wants to stand and escape but Monsoon is having none of it.
Falcon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Monsoon.
Monsoon fails with the takedown
and Falcon counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falcon as he jumps to the side.
Monsoon moves away from the strike by Falcon.
Adam Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Monsoon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falcon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monsoon is in Falcon's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsoon wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.
Falcon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcon is working hard here to advance position.
Falcon is looking to stand up but Monsoon isn't so interested in that idea.
Falcon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon wants to control from the top but Falcon keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Monsoon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Falcon tries to sprawl out of it but Monsoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falcon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcon.

Monsoon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Falcon was covering up waiting for the punch and Monsoon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
Monsoon advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon works his way into side control.
Monsoon controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Falcon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsoon trying to control the position but Falcon is working away.
You can see the frustration on Falcon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monsoon trying to control the position but Falcon is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsoon cracks Falcon with a big elbow.
Falcon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Monsoon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A left lands for Falcon.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Falcon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monsoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falcon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monsoon somewhat.
Falcon misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Falcon.

It looks like Jack Monsoon has been cut.

Falcon gets caught flat footed, as Monsoon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Monsoon from controlling successfully.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.

Monsoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Falcon gets a double leg takedown into Monsoon's guard.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon throws an elbow that misses. Monsoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Falcon's guard. Nice move by Monsoon!

Monsoon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monsoon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcon trying to keep a closed guard but Monsoon is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon looking to sit in guard and control but Falcon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Falcon gets to his feet - Monsoon follows without any prompting.
Falcon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falcon with a jab.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Monsoon.
Falcon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monsoon.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcon's waist but Falcon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.
Monsoon has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcon lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monsoon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monsoon scrambles back to his feet.
Monsoon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Falcon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falcon lands a nice shot that snaps Monsoon's head back.

Monsoon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falcon's guard.
Monsoon is breathing heavily.
Monsoon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monsoon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monsoon working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon is not content to let Monsoon control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Monsoon.
Falcon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Falcon is looking to reverse the position.
Falcon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Monsoon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Falcon trying to control but Monsoon postures up.
Monsoon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monsoon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcon is positioning himself well to prevent Monsoon advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Falcon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Monsoon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Monsoon has a takedown stuffed.
Monsoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsoon moves away.
Monsoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Falcon thuds a left hand into Monsoon's body.
Monsoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falcon counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam Falcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Monsoon.
Falcon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcon throws a right hand that Monsoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Monsoon also avoids with ease.

Monsoon shoots in and gets a takedown into Falcon's guard.
Falcon controlling Monsoon's posture.
Monsoon with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Falcon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Monsoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monsoon has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Monsoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsoon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Falcon misses with a straight right.
Falcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcon. Monsoon does a little dance to reset his feet.

Falcon drives through with a takedown into Monsoon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falcon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monsoon trying to keep a closed guard but Falcon is proving a slippery customer.
Monsoon keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Falcon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monsoon quickly recovers to half guard.
Monsoon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falcon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falcon's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsoon is trying to stick to Falcon's back but Falcon is turning into Monsoon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Monsoon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Falcon.
Monsoon working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcon is one step ahead there.
Monsoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Monsoon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Falcon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monsoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcon swings for the body but Monsoon moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon misses with a two punch combination.
Falcon misses with an uppercut.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcon but Falcon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monsoon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Falcon.
Falcon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adam Falcon is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcon lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Falcon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monsoon's guard.
Falcon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monsoon's guard.
Monsoon looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Falcon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falcon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Falcon!
A very excited looking Adam Falcon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.