PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wilson
vs
Monroe

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Valhalla Fight Wear

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Monroe checks it

so Monroe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monroe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson 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.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson is trying to keep Monroe in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.

Wilson trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe keeps trying to improve his position.
Wilson trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.

Monroe wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Monroe postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Johnny Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.

Monroe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilson is trying to defend but Monroe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monroe is working away from the top position though.
Wilson won't allow Monroe to pass to mount.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Monroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe is taking a breather. Wilson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monroe uses his free foot to push down on Wilson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Monroe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Monroe trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Monroe punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson misses with a head kick.

Monroe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Monroe is now in Wilson's guard.

Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monroe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Monroe advances to half guard.
Monroe wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monroe is working away from the top position though.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Monroe is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monroe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monroe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monroe slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Monroe controlling the action here.
Wilson tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Wilson won't allow Monroe to pass to mount.
Monroe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monroe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Monroe content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Monroe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets full guard.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
Monroe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

Monroe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monroe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
Monroe postures up.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monroe works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard.
Monroe is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Monroe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monroe works his way into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Monroe wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Monroe lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monroe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monroe cracks Wilson with a big right hand but Wilson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Wilson is rocked!
A big shot lands for Monroe! That's hurt Wilson! Will he recover? Monroe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Monroe!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Monroe gave a big smile as he said 'Nice threads, but nothing else. Im pissed about my first fight, that lucky bastard! '.