PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Tonu (ranked 4490 p4p, 393 weight class) and Jamiah Monlova (ranked 22748 p4p, 515 weight class). Monlova has chosen Erica Kane - Speaker Knockerz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tonu
vs
Monlova

182 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

182 cm
24
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Tonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamiah Monlova!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monlova manages to avoid it.
Monlova moves in looking to clinch but Tonu pushes him off.
Tonu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tonu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Monlova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monlova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonu throws a front kick aimed at Monlova's knee but Monlova avoids it well.
Monlova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tonu instigates a clinch.

Monlova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monlova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonu's sensitive parts.
Monlova checks a leg kick nicely.
Monlova looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monlova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tonu has Monlova up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonu is looking to break free of the clinch but Monlova has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monlova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tonu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonu backing away here, and Monlova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monlova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monlova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tonu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monlova.
Monlova scores with a jab to the head.

Tonu moves into the clinch.
Monlova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tonu's face.
Monlova goes for a takedown attempt but Tonu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonu throws a lazy head kick
and Monlova counters with a thumping low kick.
Monlova throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Monlova checks a low kick from Tonu.
Monlova is looking for the big counter here.
Monlova keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonu fails to land with a series of punches.

Tonu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monlova trying to control the position but instead, Tonu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monlova into the cage.
Tonu is trying to break the clinch but Monlova has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tonu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tonu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monlova has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tonu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monlova jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tonu walks away with a smile on his face. Monlova gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edward Tonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamiah Monlova.
Monlova checks a low kick from Tonu.
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!

Tonu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tonu drops an elbow to the side of Monlova's head.
Tonu is nestled in close to Monlova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tonu content to control rather than advance.
Tonu prevents Monlova from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tonu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Tonu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonu connects with a nice short shot to Monlova's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Monlova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonu prevents Monlova from improving his position.
Tonu wants to free his trapped foot but Monlova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tonu seems to be looking for submissions.
Tonu lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been informed that Monlova has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monlova trying to control but Tonu postures up.
Tonu lands with a punch from half guard.

Tonu seems to be working for a kimura but Monlova defends the submission attempt.
Tonu slips a nice elbow through Monlova's hands, connecting with Monlova's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tonu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monlova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tonu scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Tonu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Monlova tries to keep at a distance but Tonu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tonu wants to break free but Monlova has control.
Tonu is trying to break free.

Monlova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Monlova tries to keep at a distance but Tonu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monlova landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tonu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monlova can do to turn this around?
Tonu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monlova is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Monlova pulls Tonu into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monlova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonu chips away with some ground and pound.
Tonu's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tonu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tonu postures up and lands a big shot to Monlova's brow.
Tonu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Monlova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Monlova looking for a guillotine here but Tonu defends easily.
Tonu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonu passes Monlova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tonu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Monlova is looking to improve his position.
Tonu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonu working Monlova over with strikes.
Tonu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonu in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Tonu there.
Tonu working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Monlova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tonu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tonu trying to control the pace.
Tonu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Tonu controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonu connects with a nice short shot to Monlova's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tonu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monlova is just riding it out for now. Tonu eventually gives up the hold.
Tonu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Monlova trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monlova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu prevents Monlova from standing back up.
Tonu controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Tonu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tonu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monlova checks it well.

Monlova tries to sprawl but Tonu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tonu winds up and cracks Monlova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Tonu is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Monlova still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Monlova has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Monlova is looking to take a break and control but Tonu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tonu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monlova pulls his head out easily.
Tonu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monlova on the ground.
Tonu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monlova is pressing down on Tonu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tonu is holding on for now.
Tonu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monlova.
Tonu is looking for a sweep. Monlova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tonu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tonu looking for submissions off his back.
Monlova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonu keeps working.
Tonu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tonu tries to get out of the position.

Tonu has his foot on Monlova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monlova works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonu keeping moving, preventing Monlova from controlling successfully.
Monlova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonu holds on and takes a little breather.

Tonu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monlova prevents Tonu from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monlova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monlova moves out of range of the body kick from Tonu.
Monlova is looking to clinch.

Tonu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tonu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tonu cracks Monlova with a big elbow.
Monlova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonu's best efforts.
Tonu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonu connects with a nice short shot to Monlova's temple.

Monlova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monlova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonu trying to control the pace.
Tonu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jamiah Monlova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monlova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu working Monlova over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monlova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tonu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Tonu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Tonu!