PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Quigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monsterson
vs
Quigley

193 cm
22
281 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Monsterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quigley duly obliges.
Monsterson slips under a jab from Quigley.
A big left from Quigley misses.
Monsterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quigley misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Quigley.
Monsterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quigley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quigley misses with a straight left.

Quigley drives through with a takedown into Monsterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quigley wants to control from the top but Monsterson keeps moving.
Quigley preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsterson working a defensive guard here.
Monsterson being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Quigley.

Monsterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quigley's guard.
Quigley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson tries to reverse the position but Quigley maintains control.
Monsterson blocking the ground and pound.
Monsterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quigley tries to control but Monsterson wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quigley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Monsterson is looking to improve his position but Quigley isn't that keen on the idea.
Quigley tries to control but Monsterson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quigley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Monsterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Monsterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsterson is working hard here to advance position.
Monsterson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Quigley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Monsterson shoots in for a takedown but Quigley shows good takedown defense.
Monsterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monsterson ducks under a wild hook from Quigley.
Monsterson tries for a takedown but Quigley circles away easily
and Quigley counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Monsterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quigley throws a poor cross that misses
and Monsterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monsterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Quigley connects with a right hand. Monsterson shakes it off.

Quigley shoots in and gets a takedown into Monsterson's guard.
Monsterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quigley is one step ahead there.
Monsterson working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monsterson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monsterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Kalle Monsterson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Monsterson looks for a takedown but Quigley sprawls well.
Monsterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph Quigley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monsterson with a poor takedown
and Quigley counters with a stiff right hand.
Monsterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quigley as he jumps to the side.
Monsterson blocks a jab.

Quigley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsterson trying to hold on to Quigley's head to control him but Quigley postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Quigley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Monsterson looking for submissions off his back.
Monsterson tries to roll over but Quigley keeps him under control.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monsterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Quigley is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quigley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Quigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Monsterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quigley takes a swing at Monsterson's ribcage but misses.
Monsterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quigley counters with a straight right hand.

Quigley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quigley lands in his opponent's guard.
Monsterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quigley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Quigley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Monsterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Monsterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monsterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quigley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quigley connects with a looping right hand.
Quigley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monsterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quigley.
Quigley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monsterson defends it nicely.

Quigley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monsterson to the ground. Quigley is now in Monsterson's guard.
Monsterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quigley's guard.
Quigley keeping moving, preventing Monsterson from controlling successfully.
Quigley looking for a sweep. Not yet Quigley, not yet.
Joseph Quigley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monsterson cracks Quigley with a solid left hand.
Monsterson wants to control from the top but Quigley keeps moving.
Monsterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Monsterson preventing the sweep.
Monsterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
Quigley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsterson is one step ahead there.
Quigley keeping full guard, as Monsterson tries to pass.
Quigley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quigley pulls Monsterson in close to prevent any damage.
Quigley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsterson distracts Quigley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsterson wants to pass the guard but Quigley is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kalle Monsterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monsterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph Quigley.
Well Quigley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Quigley!