PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jitsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jitsu
vs
Monsoon

225 cm
39
287 lbs
21 - 19 - 0

213 cm
29
276 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

4 Leaf Fight Gear

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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Monsoon.
A jab from Monsoon misses.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Monsoon sprawls well.

Jitsu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monsoon!
Monsoon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jitsu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura but Monsoon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jitsu to get the leverage.
Jitsu blocks the strikes from Monsoon.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monsoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Jitsu.
Monsoon is refusing to be controlled, as Jitsu sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Monsoon is just riding it out for now. Jitsu eventually gives up the hold.
Monsoon trying to control here.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control the action but Monsoon is working from the bottom.

Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monsoon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Jitsu is looking to advance position but Monsoon won't allow it.
Monsoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monsoon defends it well.

Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Monsoon is defending well.
Monsoon tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.

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

Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monsoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jitsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monsoon thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Jitsu or perhaps it was just good defense by Monsoon which made him look bad.

Jitsu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monsoon was covering up waiting for the punch and Jitsu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jitsu slips nicely into half guard.

Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Monsoon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu content to control rather than advance.
Jitsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monsoon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jitsu prevents Monsoon from improving his position.

Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monsoon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monsoon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jitsu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Jitsu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Monsoon defend it? Jitsu steps over the head and cranks it - Monsoon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jitsu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
A very excited looking Jiu Jitsu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.