PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 5686 p4p, 206 weight class) and Killy Monjaros (ranked 4846 p4p, 141 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Monjaros's choice of entrance music: KILLY - Killamonjaro. Killy Monjaros will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Karelin
vs
Monjaros

194 cm
25
268 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killy Monjaros!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Monjaros ducks down to avoid it.
Monjaros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Monjaros lands.
Monjaros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monjaros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karelin.
Monjaros lands with a nice body punch.
Monjaros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Karelin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monjaros.
Monjaros throws a lazy right hand but Karelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karelin fails with the takedown
and Monjaros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monjaros slips a straight right by Karelin.
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Monjaros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Monjaros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monjaros.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Monjaros.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karelin misses with a hook
and Monjaros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monjaros.

Karelin gets a clinch.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Monjaros.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monjaros is trying to break the clinch but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Karelin working aggressively here.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monjaros's efforts to push away.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
A short left from Karelin.
Karelin is leaning against Monjaros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karelin tries to land knees in the clinch but Monjaros avoids the damage to the body.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monjaros.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monjaros looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has Monjaros pressed against the cage, preventing Monjaros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monjaros misses with some punches.
Monjaros has had enough of the clinch but Karelin keeps him there for the moment.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.
Monjaros working aggressively here.
Karelin missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Monjaros leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karelin cracks Monjaros with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin.

It looks like Killy Monjaros has been cut.
Karelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Karelin.
A short left from Karelin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karelin.
Monjaros is trying to break the clinch but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Karelin digs a right hand into Monjaros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monjaros's gas tank.
Karelin lands a shoulder strike.
Karelin tries to land knees in the clinch but Monjaros avoids the damage to the body.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monjaros or not.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monjaros is defending well for now.
Karelin has Monjaros pressed against the cage, preventing Monjaros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Karelin.
Karelin is leaning against Monjaros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've been informed that Monjaros has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin tries a body shot but Monjaros blocks it.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.
Karelin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Karelin as the two fighters clinch.
Monjaros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karelin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monjaros prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karelin lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to work over Monjaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Monjaros managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
Monjaros misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karelin.
Karelin lands a body punch.
Monjaros prevents a body shot from Karelin.
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monjaros working aggressively here.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Karelin scores with a hook to the body.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monjaros avoiding damage as Karelin throws knees to the body.
Karelin just leaning against Monjaros, taking a breather.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monjaros managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Karelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killy Monjaros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Monjaros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monjaros.
A jab from Karelin misses.
Karelin tries to clinch but Monjaros moves out of range.
Monjaros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monjaros can do to turn this around?

Karelin instigates a clinch.
Monjaros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Monjaros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karelin throws an elbow but misses.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Monjaros manages to get underhooks.
Karelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monjaros backwards.
Monjaros is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin.
Nice body punch from Karelin - that landed with a thud.
Aleksandr Karelin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin lands a body shot.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.
Karelin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Monjaros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karelin.
Monjaros tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monjaros avoids it.
Monjaros prevents a body shot from Karelin.
Monjaros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karelin can't find room to land a body shot as Monjaros controls the action.
Monjaros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monjaros is defending well for now.
Karelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Karelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monjaros's elbow.
Monjaros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Monjaros wants to break free but Karelin has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working Monjaros over against the cage.
Karelin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Monjaros backwards.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Karelin tries to work over Monjaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monjaros working aggressively here.
Karelin keeps control of Monjaros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Monjaros is trying to break the clinch but Karelin is controlling him.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Monjaros's head.
Monjaros swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karelin prevents Monjaros from breaking the clinch.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karelin lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Karelin.
A short left from Karelin.
Monjaros prevents a body shot from Karelin.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin tries to work over Monjaros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Karelin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Karelin lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Monjaros is rocked!
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Karelin.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Monjaros swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monjaros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karelin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Monjaros scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to throw a body punch but Monjaros avoids it by throwing Karelin back against the cage.
Karelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monjaros or not.
Karelin presses Monjaros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Monjaros controls his hands.

Karelin lands an uppercut that drops Monjaros! Karelin follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Monjaros is still in real trouble! Can Karelin finish him?

Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Monjaros is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Monjaros is defending well.
The strikes coming from Karelin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Monjaros seems to have recovered his senses.
Karelin working the strikes but Monjaros uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Monjaros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karelin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karelin thows a huge punch but Monjaros dodges it nicely.
Monjaros regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karelin.
Karelin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Karelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killy Monjaros's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Monjaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monjaros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin misses with a body punch
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monjaros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monjaros throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Karelin throws a right hand that Monjaros ducks under and follows up with a left that Monjaros also avoids with ease.
Karelin misses the jab.
It seemed like Monjaros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Monjaros.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Monjaros manages to avoid it.
Karelin shoots and misses
and Monjaros counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Monjaros to counter with a crisp jab.
Monjaros scores with a jab. Karelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karelin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monjaros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monjaros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Monjaros.
It looked like Karelin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monjaros.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karelin darts in and clinches Monjaros up against the cage.
Monjaros is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelin has double underhooks.
Karelin missing with knees to the body.
Karelin blocking some punches.
Karelin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monjaros gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Monjaros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monjaros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monjaros throws a head punch that misses.
Monjaros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monjaros misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Monjaros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelin misses with an elbow strike.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monjaros tries to circle away but Karelin has him pinned against the cage.
Monjaros makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karelin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monjaros lands a right hand.
Monjaros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Karelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monjaros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Monjaros managing to block the knees to the body from Karelin.
Karelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monjaros's efforts to push away.
Karelin scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Monjaros lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Monjaros fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Karelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Monjaros.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monjaros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karelin is looking for a takedown.
Monjaros blocks a body shot from Karelin.
Monjaros tries a body shot but Karelin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monjaros.
Karelin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Monjaros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Monjaros throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monjaros backwards.
Monjaros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karelin misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monjaros.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin lands with a light punch inside.

That has opened up Killy Monjaros's cut even more.
Monjaros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monjaros tries to work over Karelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksandr Karelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monjaros has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Monjaros dodges an elbow strike from Karelin.
Monjaros throws a punch but it's blocked by Karelin.
Monjaros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monjaros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Karelin as the two fighters clinch.
Karelin scores with a shot to the side of Monjaros's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karelin lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Karelin.
Karelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Karelin.
A left hand lands to the body for Karelin.
Killy Monjaros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karelin gets through Monjaros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksandr Karelin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karelin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Karelin!