PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff jr Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsoon's entrance music is tnt. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

jr Monsoon
vs
Smith

173 cm
19
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff jr Monsoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Monsoon's head and hops out.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Monsoon should have avoided that one.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Monsoon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Monsoon prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.

Monsoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to stand up but Monsoon is controlling him.
Monsoon postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Monsoon is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Monsoon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsoon lands in his opponent's guard.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
Monsoon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monsoon pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Monsoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Monsoon is controlling him well.
Monsoon 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.

Monsoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monsoon.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monsoon is breathing heavily.

Monsoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon takes one to the side of the head.
Kyle Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Monsoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monsoon fails to land the takedown.
Kyle Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Monsoon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Monsoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monsoon dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Monsoon's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monsoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!

It looks like Jeff jr Monsoon has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Monsoon backpedaling.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith misses with the combination.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Monsoon backs away looking to recover.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a good jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monsoon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a good jab.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monsoon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monsoon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monsoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Monsoon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good shot there by Smith.
Monsoon looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.

Monsoon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff jr Monsoon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Monsoon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith lands a body shot.
Monsoon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Monsoon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Monsoon getting side control.

Monsoon is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monsoon to get the leverage.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.

Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Monsoon.
Monsoon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monsoon misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monsoon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.

Monsoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith leaves Monsoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monsoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monsoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Monsoon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith scores with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith stalks Monsoon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monsoon's face. Monsoon staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Monsoon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monsoon there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith clobbers Monsoon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kyle Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monsoon shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monsoon fails to land the takedown.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Monsoon closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Monsoon pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.
Monsoon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Monsoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Monsoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Monsoon backs away looking to recover.
Monsoon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. Smith catches Monsoon right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Monsoon moves out of range.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monsoon in his tracks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monsoon is defended easily by Smith.

Monsoon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsoon is controlling him.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Monsoon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith clobbers Monsoon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsoon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monsoon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Monsoon scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Monsoon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff jr Monsoon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Monsoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Monsoon tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monsoon throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monsoon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsoon thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.

Monsoon is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Monsoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith has one foot on Monsoon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith jabs Monsoon right on the nose. Monsoon blinks but takes it well.
Smith lunges at Monsoon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monsoon's hand.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Smith.
Monsoon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monsoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monsoon backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monsoon doesn't seem phased though.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monsoon backs up against the cage.
Kyle Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsoon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Smith.
Monsoon throws and low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Monsoon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monsoon in his tracks.
Smith throws a right and a left that Monsoon avoids nicely.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith jabs Monsoon right on the nose. Monsoon blinks but takes it well.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Monsoon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Monsoon backs away looking to recover.
Monsoon misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Smith.
A left lands for Smith.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Monsoon.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monsoon asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monsoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Monsoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monsoon tries to move to mount but Smith blocks the move with his legs.
Smith pushes Monsoon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monsoon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Monsoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff jr Monsoon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Monsoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Monsoon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monsoon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Monsoon seems unphased.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Monsoon backs up against the cage.
Smith throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith lands with a nice combination. Monsoon backs away looking to recover.
Monsoon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Monsoon tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Monsoon avoids them all with ease.
Monsoon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Monsoon should have avoided that one.

Monsoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monsoon lands in his opponent's guard.

Monsoon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monsoon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Monsoon isn't so interested in that idea.

Monsoon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monsoon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith lands a jab.
Monsoon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monsoon there as he acknowledges the shot.

Monsoon shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monsoon prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeff jr Monsoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Monsoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Monsoon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monsoon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monsoon prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Monsoon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Monsoon won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Monsoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is looking to stand up but Monsoon isn't so interested in that idea.
Monsoon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Monsoon thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jeff jr Monsoon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Monsoon moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Monsoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Monsoon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Monsoon stops Smith from standing up.
Monsoon is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Monsoon trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Monsoon won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Monsoon passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Monsoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Monsoon eventually gives up the hold.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Monsoon is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.

Monsoon is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

Smith kicks Monsoon off and gets back to his feet.
Monsoon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff jr Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Monsoon backpedaling.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Monsoon takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Monsoon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monsoon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Monsoon dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Monsoon's head and hops out.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith cracks Monsoon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Monsoon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Monsoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith looks to land a combination but Monsoon avoids it well.

Monsoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Monsoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monsoon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Monsoon off but instead Monsoon has got his back!
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Monsoon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Monsoon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Smith! Can he survive? No! He's out! Monsoon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff jr Monsoon!
Jeff jr Monsoon retains his lightweight title!