PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Monroe (ranked 4975 p4p, 424 weight class) and Willis Mays (ranked 5278 p4p, 441 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Monroe
vs
Mays

191 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 New York, Joe Monroe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willis Mays!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mays misses with a takedown attempt
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Mays finds it's way through Monroe 's defenses.
Monroe throws a series of strikes that have Mays backpedaling.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Mays fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mays dives in for a single leg takedown but Monroe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joe Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Mays.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Mays has his takedown stuffed
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays darts in looking for a takedown but Monroe gets double underhooks and turns Mays into the cage.
Mays fails with a takedown attempt.
Mays bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mays is defended easily by Monroe .
Mays moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away

and Monroe counters with a takedown into side control.
Monroe moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe controlling from mount.
Monroe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mays tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monroe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mays for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monroe continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Monroe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mays shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
Mays throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Monroe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Monroe tries to land knees in the clinch but Mays avoids the damage to the body.

Mays manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe .
Willis Mays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mays shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense.
Mays goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Joe Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Mays.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mays fails with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a right hand that Mays ducks under and follows up with a left that Mays also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mays is looking to chop away at Monroe 's legs.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mays shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mays with a lazy takedown attempt

and Monroe counters by moving into the clinch.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mays is defending well for now.

Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mays tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Mays.
Monroe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mays tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mays tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mays tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Mays misses.
Monroe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joe Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monroe shoots in and gets a takedown into Mays's guard.

Monroe stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mays changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monroe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mays shoots and misses
and Monroe counters with a series of strikes. Mays will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mays tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
Mays fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mays ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monroe has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monroe .

Monroe breaks the clinch.
Mays shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mays's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mays looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Monroe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Monroe closes the distance and pushes Mays back into the cage.
Mays avoiding damage as Monroe throws knees to the body.
Mays tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monroe .
Monroe is pushing Mays up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mays jumps guard but Monroe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Monroe has Mays pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Monroe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mays tumbling to the mat - Monroe dives into Mays's guard.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monroe controlling from the top position.

Monroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mays, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Monroe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.

Monroe moves into the clinch successfully.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mays lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monroe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mays is trying to push Monroe away but Monroe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mays with a poor takedown
and Monroe counters with a three punch combo that has Mays backing up. Mays nods at Monroe to acknowledge the strikes.
Mays fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Monroe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mays.
Joe Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Mays.
Mays takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mays with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mays shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monroe moves into range and clinches up with Mays.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mays can do to turn this around?
Monroe has Mays pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Monroe .
Monroe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Mays fails with the takedown

and Monroe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mays's guard.
Mays wants to get back to his feet but Monroe passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monroe controlling the action here.

Monroe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mays shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monroe as he avoids it easily.
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!
Mays tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monroe appears to be looking for a big counter.

Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mays is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monroe .
Mays tries to break free but Monroe pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monroe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mays is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monroe .
Mays tries for a takedown but Monroe circles away easily
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Mays tries to clinch
and Monroe counters with a left and a right that stings Mays.
Mays throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mays moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Mays shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mays shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monroe pinned against the cage. Monroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mays tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mays fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monroe is looking for a counter combo.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Willis Mays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mays gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mays is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Monroe dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Mays comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Monroe !