PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mercer (ranked 5018 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamiah Monlova (ranked 6335 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Monlova's choice of entrance music: Erica Kane - Speaker Knockerz. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mercer
vs
Monlova

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamiah Monlova!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monlova tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jamiah Monlova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monlova is looking to clinch.
Monlova looks to land a body kick but Mercer moved away.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monlova. Monlova obviously looking to wear him down.
Monlova misses with a looping right.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monlova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Monlova clinches.

Mercer pulls guard successfully.
Monlova throws an elbow that misses. Mercer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monlova's guard. Nice move by Mercer!

Monlova has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mercer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monlova.
Mercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monlova on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monlova takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mercer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Monlova looks to land a body kick but Mercer moved away.

Mercer drives through with a takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Monlova manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mercer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Monlova is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monlova wants to take the fight to the mat but Mercer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mercer breaks from the clinch.
Monlova goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monlova throws a leg kick

so Mercer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monlova wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mercer manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mercer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monlova lands a leg kick that knocks Mercer off balance momentarily.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monlova as he jumps to the side.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Monlova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monlova unleashes a big counter combination but Mercer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Monlova.
Mercer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monlova manages to circle out of the way.
Monlova fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mercer rushes Monlova and presses him up against the cage.
Monlova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christian Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamiah Monlova.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monlova walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Mercer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Monlova pushes Mercer off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Monlova misses with a takedown attempt - Mercer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monlova but Monlova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monlova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monlova scores with a head kick.
Monlova connects with a leg kick. Mercer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monlova connects with a solid leg kick.

Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monlova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monlova has Mercer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mercer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Monlova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Monlova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monlova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mercer if he has to take too many more of those.
Monlova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monlova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mercer. Mercer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mercer thows a body kick. Monlova tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Monlova.
Monlova throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mercer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mercer showed some decent athleticism there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monlova manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mercer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamiah Monlova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jamiah Monlova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monlova cracks the inside of Mercer's front leg.

Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Monlova. Monlova maintains the clinch.
Mercer keeps control of Monlova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monlova has had enough of the clinch but Mercer keeps him there for the moment.
Mercer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monlova.
Monlova wants to break free but Mercer has control.

Monlova is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mercer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Monlova to the mat. Monlova regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Monlova is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mercer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mercer decides to pull guard.
Mercer looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monlova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercer wants to get back to his feet but Monlova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jamiah Monlova has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monlova gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mercer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monlova!

Monlova bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Monlova moves out of range easily.
Mercer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monlova connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monlova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercer.
Monlova lands a high kick!
Monlova thumps Mercer with a low kick.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monlova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer blocks the body kick.
Monlova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer is looking to counter the offense by Monlova and move into the clinch.

Mercer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monlova looking for a takedown.

Monlova decides to pull guard.
Mercer throws a big elbow that misses.
Monlova looking to control.
Monlova keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.

Mercer is posturing up here but Monlova has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mercer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mercer has to tap! Slick submission there by Monlova!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamiah Monlova!
Jamiah Monlova decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.