PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Monferrand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Monferrand could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bas Rutten's chin.

Monferrand
vs
Rutten

170 cm
21
282 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

186 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Milwaukee's Best 160 - Green Bay Packer's 12-0

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Monferrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joseph Monferrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monferrand misses with a takedown

and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monferrand looking for a sweep. Not yet Monferrand, not yet.
Rutten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutten won't allow Monferrand to get back to his feet.

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

Rutten gets to his feet - Monferrand follows without any prompting.
Monferrand misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Monferrand and Rutten goes tumbling to the canvas! Monferrand follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monferrand is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Monferrand decides to stand up.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monferrand.

Rutten shoots in and gets a takedown into Monferrand's guard.
Monferrand trying to keep a closed guard but Rutten is proving a slippery customer.
Monferrand is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rutten is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Monferrand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rutten is controlling him.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monferrand keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Joseph Monferrand wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monferrand dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monferrand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Monferrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monferrand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutten avoids it really well and circles away.
Monferrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Rutten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rutten showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monferrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rutten is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Monferrand has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rutten is pressing down on Monferrand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monferrand is holding on for now.

Rutten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rutten looks gassed!

Rutten wants to work for an arm triangle but Monferrand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Monferrand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monferrand actively working from the bottom here.

Monferrand is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Monferrand keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Monferrand moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rutten drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monferrand manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rutten has Monferrand in his guard.
Monferrand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Monferrand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monferrand shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monferrand has his takedown stuffed

and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown. Monferrand fights it but they end up in guard.
Monferrand keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.

Rutten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferrand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferrand can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rutten controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monferrand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard.

Rutten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monferrand doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monferrand manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monferrand advances to half guard.
Monferrand wants to pass the guard but Rutten is defending well.
Monferrand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rutten defending well though.

Monferrand is looking for a kimura here.

Rutten actively working from the bottom here.
Monferrand wants to free his trapped foot but Rutten is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand trying to control from half guard but Rutten is working away.

Monferrand is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monferrand.
Rutten wants to improve his position but Monferrand is controlling well.
Monferrand tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutten controls his leg.

Rutten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monferrand trying to control the action but Rutten is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand is really struggling to control Rutten but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Monferrand is working for a submission of some sort.
Monferrand wants to take a breather but Rutten is having none of it.
Rutten wants to get back to full guard but Monferrand has passed into side control.
Rutten is not content to let Monferrand control the position.
Rutten can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monferrand fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Monferrand decides to stand back up.
Monferrand shoots and misses

so Rutten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Monferrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rutten drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monferrand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monferrand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monferrand!
Rutten tries to bench press Monferrand off him but Monferrand keeps the position.
Monferrand wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Monferrand in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rutten is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Monferrand!